Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D

chunter · 19th September 2007, 02:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

what about any mk15/15.5 poopers?

My 15.5 has always worked perfectly.

jeff h · 19th September 2007, 03:28

Wish I had a camera at the time but I pulled a real doozy this summer with my Meg. I hopped off the back of the boat and snagged the primary cable on the ladder. I knew I did something but didn't realize what. Apparently it made one hell of a noise on the boat. Peering through my mask I was looking at the primary and wondering why it wasn't working when the captain handed me the end of the cable and asked "is this suppose to be plugged in somewhere?". I'm sure he was being sarcastic!

Hopped back on the boat and duct taped my wrist seal (whoops). Did a quick check of the unit and wrapped the cable behind the wing. Attached the secondary to my wrist and got back in (hey, we can't all be that bright).

On the upside I still got in 10 minutes on SS Michigan in 270 ffw. Meg worked great and the head didn't flood.

After the incident I was wondering if having a bullet proof cable was really that helpful but it ISC took care of it (for a small fee of course). Now the cable gets wrapped on the inside of my arm everytime.

-Jeff

silent running · 19th September 2007, 04:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h)

After the incident I was wondering if having a bullet proof cable was really that helpful but it ISC took care of it (for a small fee of course). Now the cable gets wrapped on the inside of my arm everytime.

-Jeff

Hello Jeff, that's why I use thin zip ties to route my 2dry cable along the BP and down to the waist to take up as much slack as I can. That way, if I catch the short length of cable that still needs to be free on something, the thin zip tie snaps, not the cable. Worked well, so far... -Andy

wreckdiv · 19th September 2007, 04:03

Mark Chase put one of these pics in earlier to prove he could go DEEP.

Here's mine to prove that I can go LONG!!! Okay - just try to beat 958 min of bottom time guys

CCR Aug 2006 958RT.jpg

Drmike · 19th September 2007, 06:12

900mins? A few people have been there.

Theres someone about to atempt (foolishly IMO) to do a 300m 'record' bounce dive on a twin Rebreather. I guess (assuming he survives) that will be of the order of 900mins duration...just wish he wouldnt do it - who gives a crap - please go home and hug your son my friend its just not safe. Such momentary fame is just not worth the risk! - what is?

sorry for off topic

Drmike · 19th September 2007, 06:28

talking about 1st stages and fires..heres an expensive box of bits

[lesson learnt by dive shop owner:- never cross a Malay guy]

Drmike · 19th September 2007, 06:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

My 15.5 has always worked perfectly.

found one! My stuck open solenoid needed a bit of cleaning out

PCDiver · 19th September 2007, 06:55

My new nice and shiny nickel plated HH with a little bit of corosion

.

Drmike · 19th September 2007, 07:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

My new nice and shiny nickel plated HH with a little bit of corosion

.

Can feel your pain - as I can poor Kevins

When my suppliers let me down it can make me look like an ass with my customers - often/usually unfairly

As anyone in the mnf industry will say your suppliers can make or break you!

Bit of corrosion wont kill yah

Did you get free replacement?

**woody** · 19th September 2007, 07:32

Another HH, This was fixed very quickly and the service was better than some local suppliers as was the speed of delivery across the pond. Well done KJ.

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chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 471	Re: Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) what about any mk15/15.5 poopers? My 15.5 has always worked perfectly. __________________ "Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson "Hobgoblin is a cool word." - Charlie
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19th September 2007, 03:28	#42 (permalink)
jeff h New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 89	Re: Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D Wish I had a camera at the time but I pulled a real doozy this summer with my Meg. I hopped off the back of the boat and snagged the primary cable on the ladder. I knew I did something but didn't realize what. Apparently it made one hell of a noise on the boat. Peering through my mask I was looking at the primary and wondering why it wasn't working when the captain handed me the end of the cable and asked "is this suppose to be plugged in somewhere?". I'm sure he was being sarcastic! Hopped back on the boat and duct taped my wrist seal (whoops). Did a quick check of the unit and wrapped the cable behind the wing. Attached the secondary to my wrist and got back in (hey, we can't all be that bright). On the upside I still got in 10 minutes on SS Michigan in 270 ffw. Meg worked great and the head didn't flood. After the incident I was wondering if having a bullet proof cable was really that helpful but it ISC took care of it (for a small fee of course). Now the cable gets wrapped on the inside of my arm everytime. -Jeff
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19th September 2007, 04:01	#43 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,813	Re: Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h) After the incident I was wondering if having a bullet proof cable was really that helpful but it ISC took care of it (for a small fee of course). Now the cable gets wrapped on the inside of my arm everytime. -Jeff Hello Jeff, that's why I use thin zip ties to route my 2dry cable along the BP and down to the waist to take up as much slack as I can. That way, if I catch the short length of cable that still needs to be free on something, the thin zip tie snaps, not the cable. Worked well, so far... -Andy
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wreckdiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Annapolis MD USA Posts: 30	Re: Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D Mark Chase put one of these pics in earlier to prove he could go DEEP. Here's mine to prove that I can go LONG!!! Okay - just try to beat 958 min of bottom time guys CCR Aug 2006 958RT.jpg __________________ Note to self: Weekdays = Outer space, Weekends = Inner space. What day is this?
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19th September 2007, 06:12	#45 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,157	Re: Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D 900mins? A few people have been there. Theres someone about to atempt (foolishly IMO) to do a 300m 'record' bounce dive on a twin Rebreather. I guess (assuming he survives) that will be of the order of 900mins duration...just wish he wouldnt do it - who gives a crap - please go home and hug your son my friend its just not safe. Such momentary fame is just not worth the risk! - what is? sorry for off topic __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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19th September 2007, 07:14	#49 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,157	Re: Post your f_cked up Rebreather pics here :D Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) My new nice and shiny nickel plated HH with a little bit of corosion . Can feel your pain - as I can poor Kevins When my suppliers let me down it can make me look like an ass with my customers - often/usually unfairly As anyone in the mnf industry will say your suppliers can make or break you! Bit of corrosion wont kill yah Did you get free replacement? __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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