Mini Backup Rebreather

Brainx3 · 22nd January 2008, 07:43

Hi Guys,

I have been looking for what is called "Bail Out Rebreather" as the idea of taking one extra small unit to bail out on sounds much better than taking a bunch of Deco tanks for deep diving. I'm just wondering if anyone has more information about what's available in the market which is professionally done. I know that the US Navy uses mini rebreathers for backup in their subs but I'm trying to find a commercial version. I also tried looking into old posts but couldn't find anything practical. If you have any information about that then I would appreciate if you let me know.

Best Regards. Wael

Mark Chase · 22nd January 2008, 07:57

Talk to Dr Mike.

He has to be one of the formost authorities on bail out CCR on here. (unless others are keeping their heads down

)

My 2p is unless your divinge very deep (beyound 30mins at 80m ) or very far into a cave, its more hassel than its worth.

ATB

Mark Chase

***caveseeker7*** · 22nd January 2008, 08:01

Nothing commercially available afaIk. Check the threads for a Sport Kiss used as a BOB, with scrubber pushed down into the unit and hoses/BOV stuffed on top. Or build one, that what most people who use them are doing. Either a dual/twin of whatever unit they use (Twinspiration, Dual Meg etc) or convert a small O2 unit for mixed gas use like Dave Sutton'sMinimum Rebreather.

Brainx3 · 22nd January 2008, 08:38

Hi,

Thanks guys for the info. I will try to contact both DR. Mike and Dave to discuss further details. I really find Dave's mini unit interesting.

Best Regards. Wael

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Brainx3 Temporary Read only mode for site infractions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Borås, Sweden Posts: 274	Mini Backup Rebreather Hi Guys, I have been looking for what is called "Bail Out Rebreather" as the idea of taking one extra small unit to bail out on sounds much better than taking a bunch of Deco tanks for deep diving. I'm just wondering if anyone has more information about what's available in the market which is professionally done. I know that the US Navy uses mini rebreathers for backup in their subs but I'm trying to find a commercial version. I also tried looking into old posts but couldn't find anything practical. If you have any information about that then I would appreciate if you let me know. Best Regards. Wael
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Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,418	Re: Mini Backup Rebreather Talk to Dr Mike. He has to be one of the formost authorities on bail out CCR on here. (unless others are keeping their heads down ) My 2p is unless your divinge very deep (beyound 30mins at 80m ) or very far into a cave, its more hassel than its worth. ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,287	Re: Mini Backup Rebreather Nothing commercially available afaIk. Check the threads for a Sport Kiss used as a BOB, with scrubber pushed down into the unit and hoses/BOV stuffed on top. Or build one, that what most people who use them are doing. Either a dual/twin of whatever unit they use (Twinspiration, Dual Meg etc) or convert a small O2 unit for mixed gas use like Dave Sutton'sMinimum Rebreather. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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Brainx3 Temporary Read only mode for site infractions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Borås, Sweden Posts: 274	Re: Mini Backup Rebreather Hi, Thanks guys for the info. I will try to contact both DR. Mike and Dave to discuss further details. I really find Dave's mini unit interesting. Best Regards. Wael
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