Faber Dumpy 3L cylinders...

Padowan · 15th March 2005, 14:46

Anyone know the length (and perhaps diameter) of these cylinders. I'm toying with the idea of butt-mounting one on the Yellow Box for suit inflation, and spidge bagging purposes - and I want to know if it's about the right length to fit width-wise underneath. (would also have the bonus of making the unit sit a little higher for kitting up when I've built a nice stainless cage for it...)

Anyone tried this on a YBOD? Or suggest the perfect size?

Cheers..

***Beanie*** · 15th March 2005, 15:27

I'll get back to you with exact sizes
but length is aboutwhat 4-6 inches less than the height of a YBOD

probably about the same as the width of the YBOD

and 5 inches diameter

will get back to you later

JonnyB · 15th March 2005, 17:42

i dont remember the exact size of it, but it is shorter and thicker than a normal 3L. And i dont think its a good choise for the YBOD, i am not sure you will even get the cover on.
Why would you like to have dumpy on a YBOD? I have standard size 3L on my KISS, jus like the Inspiration, but i am thinking of adding dumpy's to my KISS, just because they do stick out. They are to long.

kind regards
Jonny

***schford*** · 15th March 2005, 17:58

I think Padowons temrinology might have been confusing - butt mount = to mount it underneath the bottom of the unit in a horizontal postion resting against your bum.

Eg not replace the standard cylinders but have an additional one!

stuart

JonnyB · 15th March 2005, 18:11

if i wasnt so freaking tired i would have noticed that i didnt manage to read and understand the post... hehehe
Sorry about that!

/Jonny

Padowan · 15th March 2005, 20:19

Got some input from someone that they might be Heiser cylinders, not Fabers. length 395mm apparently - I reckon that'd fit sweetly under my ass!!!

3L x 200bar = 600L which'll fill up my 60kg liftbag down to 90m - nice!

***EBT*** · 15th March 2005, 20:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

Got some input from someone that they might be Heiser cylinders, not Fabers. length 395mm apparently - I reckon that'd fit sweetly under my ass!!!

3L x 200bar = 600L which'll fill up my 60kg liftbag down to 90m - nice!

Since they're Heisers.... I'll measure mine!!

395mm length (minus valve)
14 1/2" circumference (including bits of rust from the bessel)

/Zak (Available from sea and sea)

***Beanie*** · 15th March 2005, 20:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by wreckweasel)

/Zak (Available from sea and sea)

your avaliable from Sea and Sea? blimey

Padowan as you've got the answer I was going to get you, I shall not answer as promised

and leave you to your mad ideas

(loving the smilies)

15th March 2005, 14:46	#1 (permalink)
Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	Faber Dumpy 3L cylinders... Anyone know the length (and perhaps diameter) of these cylinders. I'm toying with the idea of butt-mounting one on the Yellow Box for suit inflation, and spidge bagging purposes - and I want to know if it's about the right length to fit width-wise underneath. (would also have the bonus of making the unit sit a little higher for kitting up when I've built a nice stainless cage for it...) Anyone tried this on a YBOD? Or suggest the perfect size? Cheers.. __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	I'll get back to you with exact sizes but length is aboutwhat 4-6 inches less than the height of a YBOD probably about the same as the width of the YBOD and 5 inches diameter will get back to you later __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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15th March 2005, 17:42	#3 (permalink)
JonnyB Johnny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 960	i dont remember the exact size of it, but it is shorter and thicker than a normal 3L. And i dont think its a good choise for the YBOD, i am not sure you will even get the cover on. Why would you like to have dumpy on a YBOD? I have standard size 3L on my KISS, jus like the Inspiration, but i am thinking of adding dumpy's to my KISS, just because they do stick out. They are to long. kind regards Jonny
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*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,673	I think Padowons temrinology might have been confusing - butt mount = to mount it underneath the bottom of the unit in a horizontal postion resting against your bum. Eg not replace the standard cylinders but have an additional one! stuart
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15th March 2005, 18:11	#5 (permalink)
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15th March 2005, 20:19	#6 (permalink)
Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	Got some input from someone that they might be Heiser cylinders, not Fabers. length 395mm apparently - I reckon that'd fit sweetly under my ass!!! 3L x 200bar = 600L which'll fill up my 60kg liftbag down to 90m - nice! __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,929	Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) Got some input from someone that they might be Heiser cylinders, not Fabers. length 395mm apparently - I reckon that'd fit sweetly under my ass!!! 3L x 200bar = 600L which'll fill up my 60kg liftbag down to 90m - nice! Since they're Heisers.... I'll measure mine!! 395mm length (minus valve) 14 1/2" circumference (including bits of rust from the bessel) /Zak (Available from sea and sea) __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	Quote: (Originally Posted by wreckweasel) /Zak (Available from sea and sea) your avaliable from Sea and Sea? blimey Padowan as you've got the answer I was going to get you, I shall not answer as promised and leave you to your mad ideas (loving the smilies) __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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