rebreather stations

leadking · 9th February 2006, 14:43

I've worked with Ron Benson (Deep Thought) in setting up a rebreather station in Truk with stage bottles/Sofnolime/helium etc. (all which is being left behind after our trip). I supported the project by working out the shipping logistics and selling cylinders and valves @ cost. I would like to start on online discussion to see if we can develop a working procedure without anyone taking advantage and seeing if it is viable .

Lee
www.seapearls.com

AD_ward9 · 9th February 2006, 16:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by leadking)

I've worked with Ron Benson (Deep Thought) in setting up a rebreather station in Truk with stage bottles/Sofnolime/helium etc. (all which is being left behind after our trip). I supported the project by working out the shipping logistics and selling cylinders and valves @ cost. I would like to start on online discussion to see if we can develop a working procedure without anyone taking advantage and seeing if it is viable .

Lee
www.seapearls.com

This is a very good idea. The agro of shipping stuff to remote locations, and back is huge.

What sort of arrangements are you proposing? I fancy a visit to Truk later this year, or next at the latest.

Cheers
Alex

shell-back · 9th February 2006, 16:52

I would like to see such a thing in the bay islands , I have contacts that can store items and perhaps handle fills , via AKR.

leadking · 9th February 2006, 18:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9)

This is a very good idea. The agro of shipping stuff to remote locations, and back is huge.

What sort of arrangements are you proposing? I fancy a visit to Truk later this year, or next at the latest.

Cheers
Alex

I am open to any proposal. I thought I would float it out there and see if there is any interest and view everyone's thoughts on how YOU thought it should work.

Lee
www.seapearls.com

onetime · 9th February 2006, 19:16

Interesting thought. I like it. The question I would have is how would these stores be replenished?

hchoat · 9th February 2006, 19:47

It's an outstanding idea, but how would it be implemented? How will restocking, etc be accomplished? I definitely think it's worth investigating!

-H

leadking · 9th February 2006, 20:17

I'm in the lead weight and tank business-the one thing I really know is how to do is ship stuff on the cheap. The idea is to get the cylinders where we need them an leave them there, then the only replenishment would be chemical and depending on interest, helium.

Lee
www.seapearls.com

hchoat · 9th February 2006, 20:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by leadking)

I'm in the lead weight and tank business-the one thing I really know is how to do is ship stuff on the cheap. The idea is to get the cylinders where we need them an leave them there, then the only replenishment would be chemical and depending on interest, helium.

Lee
www.seapearls.com

So are you envisioning something along the lines of a co-op? "Members" buying in and reserving tanks and consumables for specific dates?

I think it's a fantastic idea. I have been out to Truk twice, the last time in Aug '04- a trip that was 2 years or so in the planning. We tried to bring in He and gave up due tot he logistical nightmare it quickly became (I suspect that was in part due to the op. we used). I'm just trying to wrap my mind around the logistics and organization of this type of project.

-H

***schford*** · 9th February 2006, 20:31

This has potential - It would be realtivley to expand the Rebreather World community with a little add on, to track membership shares in things and then add a booking system....

Though like anything it would need an 'owner' or 'main admin'...

Stuart

leadking · 9th February 2006, 20:33

Last year I shipped in a pallet containing stages/rebreather cylinders/helium/sofnolime and did the same this year-it just arrived. we leave everything behind for future trips.

I am looking to the rebreather community to help be design a program that we all can use.

9th February 2006, 14:43	#1 (permalink)
leadking New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 56	rebreather stations I've worked with Ron Benson (Deep Thought) in setting up a rebreather station in Truk with stage bottles/Sofnolime/helium etc. (all which is being left behind after our trip). I supported the project by working out the shipping logistics and selling cylinders and valves @ cost. I would like to start on online discussion to see if we can develop a working procedure without anyone taking advantage and seeing if it is viable . Lee www.seapearls.com
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9th February 2006, 16:26	#2 (permalink)
AD_ward9 So much more to learn Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,605	Re: rebreather stations Quote: (Originally Posted by leadking) I've worked with Ron Benson (Deep Thought) in setting up a rebreather station in Truk with stage bottles/Sofnolime/helium etc. (all which is being left behind after our trip). I supported the project by working out the shipping logistics and selling cylinders and valves @ cost. I would like to start on online discussion to see if we can develop a working procedure without anyone taking advantage and seeing if it is viable . Lee www.seapearls.com This is a very good idea. The agro of shipping stuff to remote locations, and back is huge. What sort of arrangements are you proposing? I fancy a visit to Truk later this year, or next at the latest. Cheers Alex
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9th February 2006, 16:52	#3 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 481	Re: rebreather stations I would like to see such a thing in the bay islands , I have contacts that can store items and perhaps handle fills , via AKR.
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9th February 2006, 18:16	#4 (permalink)
leadking New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 56	Re: rebreather stations Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9) This is a very good idea. The agro of shipping stuff to remote locations, and back is huge. What sort of arrangements are you proposing? I fancy a visit to Truk later this year, or next at the latest. Cheers Alex I am open to any proposal. I thought I would float it out there and see if there is any interest and view everyone's thoughts on how YOU thought it should work. Lee www.seapearls.com
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9th February 2006, 19:16	#5 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 655	Re: rebreather stations Interesting thought. I like it. The question I would have is how would these stores be replenished?
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9th February 2006, 19:47	#6 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 221	Re: rebreather stations It's an outstanding idea, but how would it be implemented? How will restocking, etc be accomplished? I definitely think it's worth investigating! -H __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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9th February 2006, 20:17	#7 (permalink)
leadking New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 56	Re: rebreather stations I'm in the lead weight and tank business-the one thing I really know is how to do is ship stuff on the cheap. The idea is to get the cylinders where we need them an leave them there, then the only replenishment would be chemical and depending on interest, helium. Lee www.seapearls.com
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9th February 2006, 20:29	#8 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 221	Re: rebreather stations Quote: (Originally Posted by leadking) I'm in the lead weight and tank business-the one thing I really know is how to do is ship stuff on the cheap. The idea is to get the cylinders where we need them an leave them there, then the only replenishment would be chemical and depending on interest, helium. Lee www.seapearls.com So are you envisioning something along the lines of a co-op? "Members" buying in and reserving tanks and consumables for specific dates? I think it's a fantastic idea. I have been out to Truk twice, the last time in Aug '04- a trip that was 2 years or so in the planning. We tried to bring in He and gave up due tot he logistical nightmare it quickly became (I suspect that was in part due to the op. we used). I'm just trying to wrap my mind around the logistics and organization of this type of project. -H __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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9th February 2006, 20:31	#9 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	Re: rebreather stations This has potential - It would be realtivley to expand the Rebreather World community with a little add on, to track membership shares in things and then add a booking system.... Though like anything it would need an 'owner' or 'main admin'... Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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9th February 2006, 20:33	#10 (permalink)
leadking New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 56	Re: rebreather stations Last year I shipped in a pallet containing stages/rebreather cylinders/helium/sofnolime and did the same this year-it just arrived. we leave everything behind for future trips. I am looking to the rebreather community to help be design a program that we all can use.
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