DT Box knock-offs on E-bay

dave t · 24th October 2005, 13:02

Actually its not very much like my box at all, but it is almost a direct copy of Janbox, just not so good quality PCdiver any chance I can see the pics of your cylinder back mod? Dave

decoweenie · 24th October 2005, 13:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

Did I miss something?

No, I just meant that it is a good and interesting idea. And I will see about chasing it down if possible.

decoweenie · 24th October 2005, 13:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

Actually its not very much like my box at all, but it is almost a direct copy of Janbox, just not so good quality PCdiver any chance I can see the pics of your cylinder back mod? Dave

Well, you can't say that since the design isn't finalized yet...

Anyway, I have corrected the original post.

edster · 24th October 2005, 13:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

Actually its not very much like my box at all, but it is almost a direct copy of Janbox, just not so good quality PCdiver any chance I can see the pics of your cylinder back mod? Dave

I thought so too, but I knew what he meant... Hence it is in the gallery as Janbox as well as DTBox. I've not see a Janbox in the flesh so I cant comment on the quality of that, but for £200 (yes, you get what you pay for) it is a great improvement on the weight / trim front, will definitely take a bashing, and I never liked the yellow boxes anyway!!

cheers

Ed

dave t · 24th October 2005, 13:50

I was talking about the box this thread is referring to Phi

dave t · 24th October 2005, 13:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

I thought so too, but I knew what he meant... Hence it is in the gallery as Janbox as well as DTBox. I've not see a Janbox in the flesh so I cant comment on the quality of that, but for £200 (yes, you get what you pay for) it is a great improvement on the weight / trim front, will definitely take a bashing, and I never liked the yellow boxes anyway!!

cheers

Ed

I had a Janbox so I have a comparison but I agree totatly with what you say Dave

dave t · 24th October 2005, 13:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

I had a Janbox so I have a comparison but I agree totatly with what you say Dave

sorry I am struggleing with this new site a bit the worms are not coming out leke thiy shuld

decoweenie · 24th October 2005, 13:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

I was talking about the box this thread is referring to Phi

Of course, I mis-read your post. Sorry...

PCDiver · 24th October 2005, 14:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

PCdiver any chance I can see the pics of your cylinder back mod? Dave

My "box" is being anodized. I'll post a pick by the end of this week.

***Beanie*** · 26th October 2005, 12:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

Cylinders
Because I have made the hoses come out the side of the top, they slightly get in the way of the top of the dil bottle. This means it is hard to hold it in position, tighten up the cam band, and leave much gap under the valve without it contacting the frame at the base. The same applies to the O2 side (see photos). I'm about to try getting a double banding system in place, possibly backed by rubber / neoprene, to hold them where I want them. My current setup doesnt seem to really grip them tight enough to stop them slowly sliding down. If I was to move the bottles further back, this wouldn't be a problem, but I'm doing this so that they are as close as possible to my body.

It might be worth trying modified Cam bands rather than the simplt bands from the stock inspo...

What you do is curve the metal D of th cam band to more closely follow the curve of the cylinder. Snoopy loops round the cylinders will probably help too and stop any scratching going on

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edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 149	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t) Actually its not very much like my box at all, but it is almost a direct copy of Janbox, just not so good quality PCdiver any chance I can see the pics of your cylinder back mod? Dave I thought so too, but I knew what he meant... Hence it is in the gallery as Janbox as well as DTBox. I've not see a Janbox in the flesh so I cant comment on the quality of that, but for £200 (yes, you get what you pay for) it is a great improvement on the weight / trim front, will definitely take a bashing, and I never liked the yellow boxes anyway!! cheers Ed __________________
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dave t Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 654	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) I thought so too, but I knew what he meant... Hence it is in the gallery as Janbox as well as DTBox. I've not see a Janbox in the flesh so I cant comment on the quality of that, but for £200 (yes, you get what you pay for) it is a great improvement on the weight / trim front, will definitely take a bashing, and I never liked the yellow boxes anyway!! cheers Ed I had a Janbox so I have a comparison but I agree totatly with what you say Dave
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*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,174	Re: You've seen the photos, heres the spiel Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) Cylinders Because I have made the hoses come out the side of the top, they slightly get in the way of the top of the dil bottle. This means it is hard to hold it in position, tighten up the cam band, and leave much gap under the valve without it contacting the frame at the base. The same applies to the O2 side (see photos). I'm about to try getting a double banding system in place, possibly backed by rubber / neoprene, to hold them where I want them. My current setup doesnt seem to really grip them tight enough to stop them slowly sliding down. If I was to move the bottles further back, this wouldn't be a problem, but I'm doing this so that they are as close as possible to my body. It might be worth trying modified Cam bands rather than the simplt bands from the stock inspo... What you do is curve the metal D of th cam band to more closely follow the curve of the cylinder. Snoopy loops round the cylinders will probably help too and stop any scratching going on __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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