Ultimate Spares Kit

devo · 9th March 2006, 19:23

I am heading to Cocos/Malpelo for 13 days March 28th with another Evo Diver.

I am learning you can never have enough spare parts , and I am looking at my kit saying "what am I missing??". Besides the spare sensors, batteries, scrims, o-rings, etc. what have people found to be indispensible?

Fred Evans · 10th March 2006, 06:11

I bet Phi and/or Philippe will astound us with a comprehensive list ….

but to cater for hose failures I highly recommending including: a pair of reusable hose end fittings (3/8-24 and 9/16-18 swivel … from Undersea, M&J, etc.), a 9/16-18 to BC QC adapter, and a long LP interstage hose.

With this set you can replace any length and type of LP hose, either by adapting the spare hose or cutting back either end of a damaged hose.

For HP, take a plug.

This should be an interesting thread, maybe we can do tool kits next.

Regards, Fred

Skipbreather · 10th March 2006, 06:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by devo)

I am heading to Cocos/Malpelo for 13 days March 28th with another Evo Diver.

I am learning you can never have enough spare parts , and I am looking at my kit saying "what am I missing??". Besides the spare sensors, batteries, scrims, o-rings, etc. what have people found to be indispensible?

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lizardland · 10th March 2006, 09:13

Some two part epoxy, a stick of Plumber's Mate (industrial strength plasticine), a soldering iron (not the crappy gas-powered ones), a small multimeter, some inner tube and sheet neoprene (solid not foam), jubilee clips, a spare KISS valve, a couple of batteries, a sensor and molex plug, assorted Swagelok bits and a full set of o-rings. Also in my KISS bag is a spoon (in case I overfill the scrubber... obviously never happens

), a couple of small wrenches and one biggie, a pin spanner, a few screwdrivers, a set of hex keys, Richard (the KISS bolt tool), a couple of metres of LP hose, some 1/8" NPT hose tails, a spare capped 1st stage for O2, a spare uncapped 1st stage for dil and an IP gauge. It all fits into a small bag, not much bigger than a paperback book. I picked up an imitation Leatherman with a socket/driver set for £5 (about $3). It's not amazing quality but it's got most tools you'd need.

I also usually take enough regulator bits so that I can go back to a full OC set up if I have to. I've already got the backplate and wing on the KISS so it's easy enough to swap back to OC. I just find it easier to carry enough regs to do the same dives OC than a massive spares kit and I'd also rather dive OC than on a Rebreather that I can't trust.

doitdeep · 21st March 2006, 22:38

Hi,
I have just replaced cells on my inspiration. I got them at www.rebreatherspares.co.uk
A great company to deal with, I must add, I do not have any connection to them except a very satisfied customer

steevke · 22nd March 2006, 07:11

You must be VERY satisfied indeed - you post THREE replies and you mention the company in ALL THREE posts

Steven

Quote: (Originally Posted by doitdeep)

A great company to deal with, I must add, I do not have any connection to them except a very satisfied customer

diamond al · 22nd March 2006, 13:50

Hi,

I have what is above but,also carry,
Spare
Head latches
Battery Packs
O2 Hose
Breathing hoses
Mouthpieces
O2 Solenoid
Scrubber Spring

Guess I should carry a complete spare head but
ISC don't want recreate my UGLY face

9th March 2006, 19:23	#1 (permalink)
devo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 53	Ultimate Spares Kit I am heading to Cocos/Malpelo for 13 days March 28th with another Evo Diver. I am learning you can never have enough spare parts , and I am looking at my kit saying "what am I missing??". Besides the spare sensors, batteries, scrims, o-rings, etc. what have people found to be indispensible?
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10th March 2006, 06:11	#2 (permalink)
Fred Evans Old Bull Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indonesia, Jakarta Posts: 51	Re: Ultimate Spares Kit I bet Phi and/or Philippe will astound us with a comprehensive list …. but to cater for hose failures I highly recommending including: a pair of reusable hose end fittings (3/8-24 and 9/16-18 swivel … from Undersea, M&J, etc.), a 9/16-18 to BC QC adapter, and a long LP interstage hose. With this set you can replace any length and type of LP hose, either by adapting the spare hose or cutting back either end of a damaged hose. For HP, take a plug. This should be an interesting thread, maybe we can do tool kits next. Regards, Fred
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10th March 2006, 06:27	#3 (permalink)
Skipbreather WAY past the barber pole Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 528	Re: Ultimate Spares Kit Quote: (Originally Posted by devo) I am heading to Cocos/Malpelo for 13 days March 28th with another Evo Diver. I am learning you can never have enough spare parts , and I am looking at my kit saying "what am I missing??". Besides the spare sensors, batteries, scrims, o-rings, etc. what have people found to be indispensible? DVOM & DUCT TAPE! http://www.redgreen.com/files/layout...heducttape.wav http://www.redgreen.com/files/layout/ifthewomen.wav
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10th March 2006, 09:13	#4 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,188	Re: Ultimate Spares Kit Some two part epoxy, a stick of Plumber's Mate (industrial strength plasticine), a soldering iron (not the crappy gas-powered ones), a small multimeter, some inner tube and sheet neoprene (solid not foam), jubilee clips, a spare KISS valve, a couple of batteries, a sensor and molex plug, assorted Swagelok bits and a full set of o-rings. Also in my KISS bag is a spoon (in case I overfill the scrubber... obviously never happens ), a couple of small wrenches and one biggie, a pin spanner, a few screwdrivers, a set of hex keys, Richard (the KISS bolt tool), a couple of metres of LP hose, some 1/8" NPT hose tails, a spare capped 1st stage for O2, a spare uncapped 1st stage for dil and an IP gauge. It all fits into a small bag, not much bigger than a paperback book. I picked up an imitation Leatherman with a socket/driver set for £5 (about $3). It's not amazing quality but it's got most tools you'd need. I also usually take enough regulator bits so that I can go back to a full OC set up if I have to. I've already got the backplate and wing on the KISS so it's easy enough to swap back to OC. I just find it easier to carry enough regs to do the same dives OC than a massive spares kit and I'd also rather dive OC than on a Rebreather that I can't trust. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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21st March 2006, 22:38	#5 (permalink)
doitdeep New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 5	Re: Ultimate Spares Kit Hi, I have just replaced cells on my inspiration. I got them at www.rebreatherspares.co.uk A great company to deal with, I must add, I do not have any connection to them except a very satisfied customer
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22nd March 2006, 07:11	#6 (permalink)
steevke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 308	Re: Ultimate Spares Kit You must be VERY satisfied indeed - you post THREE replies and you mention the company in ALL THREE posts Steven Quote: (Originally Posted by doitdeep) A great company to deal with, I must add, I do not have any connection to them except a very satisfied customer
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22nd March 2006, 13:50	#7 (permalink)
diamond al diamond al Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brighton UK Posts: 24	Re: Ultimate Spares Kit Hi, I have what is above but,also carry, Spare Head latches Battery Packs O2 Hose Breathing hoses Mouthpieces O2 Solenoid Scrubber Spring Guess I should carry a complete spare head but ISC don't want recreate my UGLY face
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