Inspo Cylinders

Paz · 26th February 2006, 22:06

Hello folks!

First post of a recently "qualified" Inspiration diver (course done in January down at Stoney - I must be mad!). I'm still at that stage where less than perfect technique means I'm not getting a full weekend's dive trip out of just 1 dil and 1 O2 cylinder. I'm looking to get a second set to take away with me. My question is where can I (and possibly a couple of buddies who did the course with me), get Inspiration cylinders "cheaper" than the £240 it would cost me to get them straight from APD? I've heard today that Beaver are doing a valve similar to the APD valve but I haven't had time to chase that one up yet.

If anyone has second hand ones they want to sell I'd be interested in that too.

PCDiver · 27th February 2006, 06:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Paz)

Hello folks!

First post of a recently "qualified" Inspiration diver (course done in January down at Stoney - I must be mad!). I'm still at that stage where less than perfect technique means I'm not getting a full weekend's dive trip out of just 1 dil and 1 O2 cylinder. I'm looking to get a second set to take away with me. My question is where can I (and possibly a couple of buddies who did the course with me), get Inspiration cylinders "cheaper" than the £240 it would cost me to get them straight from APD? I've heard today that Beaver are doing a valve similar to the APD valve but I haven't had time to chase that one up yet.

If anyone has second hand ones they want to sell I'd be interested in that too.

Try www.godive.net. They have them. Or get a Travelframe, then you can use bigger or different sized cylinders.

pondlife · 27th February 2006, 06:31

Go dive used to sell 3l cyls with the buddy valve,but last time I called they told me AP would not sell tham the valves.
I got mine from Divers warehouse in the end for a little over £100.
++Craig++

Alby scubakitmarket · 27th February 2006, 12:05

i think it may be cheaper just to buy or get 2 pony cylinders and buy the valves seperate thats what i did check it out

alby

scubakitmarket

Ben Field · 27th February 2006, 12:28

Why not use a transfer whip from a large scuba tank, just top the Inspiration bottles up as you go?

I just split my old twinset and use one as an O2 bank, saves buying yet MORE tanks to keep in test, grumble grumble....

BEN

Paz · 27th February 2006, 21:44

Thanks guys. Don't want to have to drag and extra 10l of O2 and one of air with me on trips too. I'm still a bit "uppy downy" in the bouyancy front so I go through dil faster than O2. Think I'll go with Alby's idea. Does anyone know if they are all the same threads?

doitdeep · 21st March 2006, 22:44

Try rebreatherspares.co.uk

UKSteve · 22nd March 2006, 06:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by doitdeep)

Try rebreatherspares.co.uk

Went to this website and was pissed off... have just placed a large order with APD!! Then I checked the location of the store... Jersey in the Channel Islands.

Beware... it doesn't mention it anywhere on the site...well not that I found quickly and not during the ordering process ... but UK residents are liable to VAT on anything worth more than £18 imported from Jersey into mainland UK...and responsibility for paying the VAT is with the importer. The prices I checked are around 17.5% less than the RRP!!

Steve

doitdeep · 23rd March 2006, 19:11

I received an order of over £60.00 which was on cell & some clips from rebreatherspares. I have just ordered some pockets as well. I did not pay any VAT.
Steve, you should give them a go, and also 7dayshop.com for batteries for the rebreather. They are in Jersey also. They are slightly cheaper than rebreatherspares, but the postage is more.
I hope to get my shares certificates through from these companies for promoting them so much

sandyt · 23rd March 2006, 21:25

Try Brett at www.divelife.co.uk

26th February 2006, 22:06	#1 (permalink)
Paz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Preston Posts: 6	Inspo Cylinders Hello folks! First post of a recently "qualified" Inspiration diver (course done in January down at Stoney - I must be mad!). I'm still at that stage where less than perfect technique means I'm not getting a full weekend's dive trip out of just 1 dil and 1 O2 cylinder. I'm looking to get a second set to take away with me. My question is where can I (and possibly a couple of buddies who did the course with me), get Inspiration cylinders "cheaper" than the £240 it would cost me to get them straight from APD? I've heard today that Beaver are doing a valve similar to the APD valve but I haven't had time to chase that one up yet. If anyone has second hand ones they want to sell I'd be interested in that too.
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27th February 2006, 06:02	#2 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 909	Re: Inspo Cylinders Quote: (Originally Posted by Paz) Hello folks! First post of a recently "qualified" Inspiration diver (course done in January down at Stoney - I must be mad!). I'm still at that stage where less than perfect technique means I'm not getting a full weekend's dive trip out of just 1 dil and 1 O2 cylinder. I'm looking to get a second set to take away with me. My question is where can I (and possibly a couple of buddies who did the course with me), get Inspiration cylinders "cheaper" than the £240 it would cost me to get them straight from APD? I've heard today that Beaver are doing a valve similar to the APD valve but I haven't had time to chase that one up yet. If anyone has second hand ones they want to sell I'd be interested in that too. Try www.godive.net. They have them. Or get a Travelframe, then you can use bigger or different sized cylinders.
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27th February 2006, 06:31	#3 (permalink)
pondlife Getting there Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tarragona Spain Posts: 14	Re: Inspo Cylinders Go dive used to sell 3l cyls with the buddy valve,but last time I called they told me AP would not sell tham the valves. I got mine from Divers warehouse in the end for a little over £100. ++Craig++
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27th February 2006, 12:05	#4 (permalink)
Alby scubakitmarket New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 38	Re: Inspo Cylinders i think it may be cheaper just to buy or get 2 pony cylinders and buy the valves seperate thats what i did check it out alby scubakitmarket
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27th February 2006, 12:28	#5 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,485	Re: Inspo Cylinders Why not use a transfer whip from a large scuba tank, just top the Inspiration bottles up as you go? I just split my old twinset and use one as an O2 bank, saves buying yet MORE tanks to keep in test, grumble grumble.... BEN __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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27th February 2006, 21:44	#6 (permalink)
Paz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Preston Posts: 6	Re: Inspo Cylinders Thanks guys. Don't want to have to drag and extra 10l of O2 and one of air with me on trips too. I'm still a bit "uppy downy" in the bouyancy front so I go through dil faster than O2. Think I'll go with Alby's idea. Does anyone know if they are all the same threads?
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21st March 2006, 22:44	#7 (permalink)
doitdeep New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 5	Re: Inspo Cylinders Try rebreatherspares.co.uk
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22nd March 2006, 06:25	#8 (permalink)
UKSteve Still a novice... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 557	Re: Inspo Cylinders Quote: (Originally Posted by doitdeep) Try rebreatherspares.co.uk Went to this website and was pissed off... have just placed a large order with APD!! Then I checked the location of the store... Jersey in the Channel Islands. Beware... it doesn't mention it anywhere on the site...well not that I found quickly and not during the ordering process ... but UK residents are liable to VAT on anything worth more than £18 imported from Jersey into mainland UK...and responsibility for paying the VAT is with the importer. The prices I checked are around 17.5% less than the RRP!! Steve
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23rd March 2006, 19:11	#9 (permalink)
doitdeep New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 5	Re: Inspo Cylinders I received an order of over £60.00 which was on cell & some clips from rebreatherspares. I have just ordered some pockets as well. I did not pay any VAT. Steve, you should give them a go, and also 7dayshop.com for batteries for the rebreather. They are in Jersey also. They are slightly cheaper than rebreatherspares, but the postage is more. I hope to get my shares certificates through from these companies for promoting them so much
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23rd March 2006, 21:25	#10 (permalink)
sandyt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1	Re: Inspo Cylinders Try Brett at www.divelife.co.uk
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