drying the loop

Toren · 5th March 2006, 03:42

I use a gizmo made for skiers and such called a Dry Guy. I use the Dry Fast model--the vents fit perfectly into the Draeger hoses.
That said, after you disinfect (I use Virkon S) and rinse, do the accordian, whizz, and such...don't worry, be happy. Very little is going to grow in a little bit of clean tap water.

**Freef** · 6th March 2006, 18:21

Probably not much use in Florida, but in the UK we have airing cupboards where the hot water tank and /or boiler lives, mine dry in there within 24 hours, laying flat after being hung over the bath taps. The heat in the cupboard isn't excessive [30 is deg C at peak] so if you can get the hoses over a similar heat source it may help.

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Toren In Rebreather holding pattern... Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF, CA Posts: 114	Re: drying the loop I use a gizmo made for skiers and such called a Dry Guy. I use the Dry Fast model--the vents fit perfectly into the Draeger hoses. That said, after you disinfect (I use Virkon S) and rinse, do the accordian, whizz, and such...don't worry, be happy. Very little is going to grow in a little bit of clean tap water. __________________ ------ "Sh*t does happen, it is our job to keep it a minor annoyance by training, proper gear configuration, emergency skills practice and a survival mindset." --Ron Micjan
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6th March 2006, 18:21	#12 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: drying the loop Probably not much use in Florida, but in the UK we have airing cupboards where the hot water tank and /or boiler lives, mine dry in there within 24 hours, laying flat after being hung over the bath taps. The heat in the cupboard isn't excessive [30 is deg C at peak] so if you can get the hoses over a similar heat source it may help. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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