DT Box knock-offs on E-bay

sensor330 · 18th October 2005, 23:38

Anyone ordered one to these yet? I want too but I'm not sure if it will be worth it when it goes thru customs. Can anybody from North American specifically from Canada ordered anything similar to this from UK, and if so what did you end up paying for duty?

Scott

edster · 20th October 2005, 09:24

Hi

yes I have one, going to dive it on Saturday for the first time

Its pretty good, the only slight problem is that you need to knoock up something to hold the manifold. I used a bit of plastic from a bath tray from the local charity shop cut to the appropriate size and shape. Not because I'm cheap you understand... Secondly, it doesnt have a built in handle, or a convenient place to fix one at the top. I have a plan to use the d-ring at the base as a connection point and bring some webbing up underneath the wing to act as a support, with a bit of metal tube on as a handle. The quality of the metalwork is good as is the welding, on mine at least, so I reckon its pretty good value. I'll post a pic of it made up if you want

cheers

Ed

divetheworld · 20th October 2005, 17:55

I was looking closely and it appears that the threaded bolts are on the front side. If this is the case then if your diving from a RIB, then dragging it in can rip the tubes.
Let us know, or better still give us some more detailed pics.

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

Hi

yes I have one, going to dive it on Saturday for the first time

Its pretty good, the only slight problem is that you need to knoock up something to hold the manifold. I used a bit of plastic from a bath tray from the local charity shop cut to the appropriate size and shape. Not because I'm cheap you understand... Secondly, it doesnt have a built in handle, or a convenient place to fix one at the top. I have a plan to use the d-ring at the base as a connection point and bring some webbing up underneath the wing to act as a support, with a bit of metal tube on as a handle. The quality of the metalwork is good as is the welding, on mine at least, so I reckon its pretty good value. I'll post a pic of it made up if you want

cheers

Ed

edster · 21st October 2005, 16:33

Hi yes there are two bolts on the back (the outside) so they would run over the edge of a RIB if it was pulled in that way. Having said that, I'm not sure that they would rip as they are round, knurled cylinders that would have difficulty digging in to rip. They could be machined to be totally hemispherical at the top, or replaced with domed nuts easily enough if you were worried. I've just packed the car for the morning, so I'll post some photos tomorrow.

regards

Ed

divetheworld · 21st October 2005, 17:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

Hi yes there are two bolts on the back (the outside) so they would run over the edge of a RIB if it was pulled in that way. Having said that, I'm not sure that they would rip as they are round, knurled cylinders that would have difficulty digging in to rip. They could be machined to be totally hemispherical at the top, or replaced with domed nuts easily enough if you were worried. I've just packed the car for the morning, so I'll post some photos tomorrow.

regards

Ed

Nice one, I appreciate any photos. considering one myself if it is RIB friendly. I cant afford to replace tubes. New ones being fitted now!

edster · 22nd October 2005, 17:25

So... cant insert images at the moment, but they are ready to be posted. I will try and make them available on another site, and send the link and some description here. Check back later!! cheers Ed

***schford*** · 22nd October 2005, 18:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

So... cant insert images at the moment, but they are ready to be posted. I will try and make them available on another site, and send the link and some description here. Check back later!! cheers Ed

Problem fixed....but If you could upload them into the Gallery woudl be great please.....

edster · 22nd October 2005, 19:27

OK will post them here later on...

edster · 22nd October 2005, 22:05

Hi all

I have posted pics to the gallery - search under DT Box JanBox and this should pick them up. I'll write up my experiences with it so far

in the near future.

Regards

Ed

divetheworld · 22nd October 2005, 23:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

Hi all

I have posted pics to the gallery - search under DT Box JanBox and this should pick them up. I'll write up my experiences with it so far

in the near future.

Regards

Ed

Cant find them, does it take time for them to hit the gallery?

18th October 2005, 23:38	#1 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 549	DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Anyone ordered one to these yet? I want too but I'm not sure if it will be worth it when it goes thru customs. Can anybody from North American specifically from Canada ordered anything similar to this from UK, and if so what did you end up paying for duty? Scott
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20th October 2005, 09:24	#2 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 146	Hi yes I have one, going to dive it on Saturday for the first time Its pretty good, the only slight problem is that you need to knoock up something to hold the manifold. I used a bit of plastic from a bath tray from the local charity shop cut to the appropriate size and shape. Not because I'm cheap you understand... Secondly, it doesnt have a built in handle, or a convenient place to fix one at the top. I have a plan to use the d-ring at the base as a connection point and bring some webbing up underneath the wing to act as a support, with a bit of metal tube on as a handle. The quality of the metalwork is good as is the welding, on mine at least, so I reckon its pretty good value. I'll post a pic of it made up if you want cheers Ed __________________
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20th October 2005, 17:55	#3 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,537	I was looking closely and it appears that the threaded bolts are on the front side. If this is the case then if your diving from a RIB, then dragging it in can rip the tubes. Let us know, or better still give us some more detailed pics. Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) Hi yes I have one, going to dive it on Saturday for the first time Its pretty good, the only slight problem is that you need to knoock up something to hold the manifold. I used a bit of plastic from a bath tray from the local charity shop cut to the appropriate size and shape. Not because I'm cheap you understand... Secondly, it doesnt have a built in handle, or a convenient place to fix one at the top. I have a plan to use the d-ring at the base as a connection point and bring some webbing up underneath the wing to act as a support, with a bit of metal tube on as a handle. The quality of the metalwork is good as is the welding, on mine at least, so I reckon its pretty good value. I'll post a pic of it made up if you want cheers Ed __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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21st October 2005, 16:33	#4 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 146	Bolts Hi yes there are two bolts on the back (the outside) so they would run over the edge of a RIB if it was pulled in that way. Having said that, I'm not sure that they would rip as they are round, knurled cylinders that would have difficulty digging in to rip. They could be machined to be totally hemispherical at the top, or replaced with domed nuts easily enough if you were worried. I've just packed the car for the morning, so I'll post some photos tomorrow. regards Ed __________________
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21st October 2005, 17:14	#5 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,537	Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) Hi yes there are two bolts on the back (the outside) so they would run over the edge of a RIB if it was pulled in that way. Having said that, I'm not sure that they would rip as they are round, knurled cylinders that would have difficulty digging in to rip. They could be machined to be totally hemispherical at the top, or replaced with domed nuts easily enough if you were worried. I've just packed the car for the morning, so I'll post some photos tomorrow. regards Ed Nice one, I appreciate any photos. considering one myself if it is RIB friendly. I cant afford to replace tubes. New ones being fitted now! __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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22nd October 2005, 17:25	#6 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 146	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay So... cant insert images at the moment, but they are ready to be posted. I will try and make them available on another site, and send the link and some description here. Check back later!! cheers Ed __________________
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22nd October 2005, 18:56	#7 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) So... cant insert images at the moment, but they are ready to be posted. I will try and make them available on another site, and send the link and some description here. Check back later!! cheers Ed Problem fixed....but If you could upload them into the Gallery woudl be great please.....
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22nd October 2005, 19:27	#8 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 146	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay OK will post them here later on... __________________
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22nd October 2005, 22:05	#9 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 146	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Hi all I have posted pics to the gallery - search under DT Box JanBox and this should pick them up. I'll write up my experiences with it so far in the near future. Regards Ed __________________
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22nd October 2005, 23:48	#10 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,537	Re: DT Box knock-offs on E-bay Quote: (Originally Posted by edster) Hi all I have posted pics to the gallery - search under DT Box JanBox and this should pick them up. I'll write up my experiences with it so far in the near future. Regards Ed Cant find them, does it take time for them to hit the gallery? __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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