Scruber Saver

diverrob · 9th May 2006, 01:11

I recently became Evolved and during my first few dives I noticed how much condensation can build up on the head of the unit (especially when chasing crab!). No problem but I wanted to dry it completely in between dives. In doing this I discovered an inconvenience WRT where do I put the basket to keep it protected as well as sealed and dry. I will often have the opportunity to reuse the sorb from previous dives but wanted to ensure that it was not exposed to potential contamination. A friend of mine suggested to put it in some kind of tube to seal it and keep it protected. After tracking down the correct size PVC I came up with this device. I think it will do the job but would like some feed back. I will apologies now if I have stolen someone's idea.

NickK · 9th May 2006, 01:46

Good job Rob,

What part # "plumbing" did you use and who supplied that stuff? Should be on commercial side. I used plastic bags so far, but was looking to make something like this for this summer season diving.
Are you in diving industry in Victoria? Dove three times at Ogden Point, very good, save weekend diving. Will be moving to VI fairly soon (mid Island), and will be nice to meet you one day in Victoria - " a little island's Paradise".

Cheers,
Nick

**Gill Envy** · 9th May 2006, 01:55

now that is one nice piece of aftermarket homebuild!! it just looks so darn perfect. um, yeah what are the part numbers and all?
g

diverrob · 9th May 2006, 02:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by NickK)

Good job Rob,

What part # "plumbing" did you use and who supplied that stuff? Should be on commercial side. I used plastic bags so far, but was looking to make something like this for this summer season diving.
Are you in diving industry in Victoria? Dove three times at Ogden Point, very good, save weekend diving. Will be moving to VI fairly soon (mid Island), and will be nice to meet you one day in Victoria - " a little island's Paradise".

Cheers,
Nick

Thanks it took a bit of work to make the first one but I think If I build more it should be a breeze. As for the part # I don't have them. I went to a commercial plumbing shop and asked for 6" ID PVC pipe with 2 end caps. The piece in the middle is a 6" PVC pipe union. I had to play with the lengths a bit before I came up with the perfect length and I will post them soon.
No Nik I am not in the industry but I am in the Navy. Give me a call when you get out here I often go diving in Nanaimo area and would love to show you around.

diverrob · 9th May 2006, 02:33

OK I have the dementions............

1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the top 4.5"
1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the bottom 7.25"
1 X 6" Union/coupler 6.125
2 X 6" End caps which I cut in half 1.5"
Total length 12.25"

I hope this helps, you have to be careful not to have any sharp edges that could damage the scrubber top. I am planning on putting in a gasket to help seal it as well as protect the scriber basket.

**wedivebc** · 9th May 2006, 03:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob)

OK I have the dementions............

1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the top 4.5"
1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the bottom 7.25"
1 X 6" Union/coupler 6.125
2 X 6" End caps which I cut in half 1.5"
Total length 12.25"

I hope this helps, you have to be careful not to have any sharp edges that could damage the scrubber top. I am planning on putting in a gasket to help seal it as well as protect the scriber basket.

Nice Job Rob. I will have to make for soon. Maybe different dimensions though

NickK · 9th May 2006, 04:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob)

Give me a call when you get out here I often go diving in Nanaimo area and would love to show you around.

Thank you Rob. I was on Inspo Classic course in Comox Valley with Bill Coltart of Pacific Pro Dive in May 2005. Fascinating diving with very good visibility.
Despite few glitches in first couple of dives, I was really impressed with what I saw. Take a small octopus on you hands, and poor creature was not running away, was something I normally would not expect. And last course's dive on Capelano wreck at 126 feet with vis 30-40 m was very something special.
Was so impressed that at the end of the week, after my course was over and my wife flew over to join me for long weekend, we managed to buy a property north of Nanaimo. Diving around Vancouver Island is incredible and gives all type of opportunities from shore diving to deep wrecks, fantastic walls eta, do not mention the Island itself.
You know more about that. I will be more then happy to get more introduction to VI diving. Unfortunately, it might take me quite few month
before we finally move there.

I"ll send you PM and, if you want, drop me you contact info.

Best regards,
Nick

PS My course started on Friday, May 13 Woooo.....

**wedivebc** · 9th May 2006, 13:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by NickK)

Thank you Rob. I was on Inspo Classic course in Comox Valley with Bill Coltart of Pacific Pro Dive in May 2005. Fascinating diving with very good visibility.
Despite few glitches in first couple of dives, I was really impressed with what I saw. Take a small octopus on you hands, and poor creature was not running away, was something I normally would not expect. And last course's dive on Capelano wreck at 126 feet with vis 30-40 m was very something special.
Was so impressed that at the end of the week, after my course was over and my wife flew over to join me for long weekend, we managed to buy a property north of Nanaimo. Diving around Vancouver Island is incredible and gives all type of opportunities from shore diving to deep wrecks, fantastic walls eta, do not mention the Island itself.
You know more about that. I will be more then happy to get more introduction to VI diving. Unfortunately, it might take me quite few month
before we finally move there.

I"ll send you PM and, if you want, drop me you contact info.

Best regards,
Nick

PS My course started on Friday, May 13 Woooo.....

Hey Nick,
I live just north of Nanaimo, look me up next time you are on the Island.

RebreatherDave · 9th May 2006, 14:40

In the 1st photo I noticed in the back left of the photo there were two devices placed on the floor that were tan colored in nature......may I correctly surmise that those are vibration induction devices designed to assist in compacting sofnolime in the scrubber by gripping the heal portion and lighty and repeatedly impacting the scrubber exterior?

diverrob · 9th May 2006, 15:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherDave)

In the 1st photo I noticed in the back left of the photo there were two devices placed on the floor that were tan colored in nature......may I correctly surmise that those are vibration induction devices designed to assist in compacting sofnolime in the scrubber by gripping the heal portion and lighty and repeatedly impacting the scrubber exterior?

You have found my secret

. I did not mean for those to get into the picture as I am applying for a patten for them, please keep this to your self

9th May 2006, 01:46	#2 (permalink)
NickK New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Scruber Saver Good job Rob, What part # "plumbing" did you use and who supplied that stuff? Should be on commercial side. I used plastic bags so far, but was looking to make something like this for this summer season diving. Are you in diving industry in Victoria? Dove three times at Ogden Point, very good, save weekend diving. Will be moving to VI fairly soon (mid Island), and will be nice to meet you one day in Victoria - " a little island's Paradise". Cheers, Nick
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9th May 2006, 01:55	#3 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,250	Re: Scruber Saver now that is one nice piece of aftermarket homebuild!! it just looks so darn perfect. um, yeah what are the part numbers and all? g __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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9th May 2006, 02:02	#4 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 320	Re: Scruber Saver Quote: (Originally Posted by NickK) Good job Rob, What part # "plumbing" did you use and who supplied that stuff? Should be on commercial side. I used plastic bags so far, but was looking to make something like this for this summer season diving. Are you in diving industry in Victoria? Dove three times at Ogden Point, very good, save weekend diving. Will be moving to VI fairly soon (mid Island), and will be nice to meet you one day in Victoria - " a little island's Paradise". Cheers, Nick Thanks it took a bit of work to make the first one but I think If I build more it should be a breeze. As for the part # I don't have them. I went to a commercial plumbing shop and asked for 6" ID PVC pipe with 2 end caps. The piece in the middle is a 6" PVC pipe union. I had to play with the lengths a bit before I came up with the perfect length and I will post them soon. No Nik I am not in the industry but I am in the Navy. Give me a call when you get out here I often go diving in Nanaimo area and would love to show you around.
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9th May 2006, 02:33	#5 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 320	Re: Scruber Saver OK I have the dementions............ 1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the top 4.5" 1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the bottom 7.25" 1 X 6" Union/coupler 6.125 2 X 6" End caps which I cut in half 1.5" Total length 12.25" I hope this helps, you have to be careful not to have any sharp edges that could damage the scrubber top. I am planning on putting in a gasket to help seal it as well as protect the scriber basket.
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9th May 2006, 03:27	#6 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Scruber Saver Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob) OK I have the dementions............ 1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the top 4.5" 1 X 6" PVC Pipe on the bottom 7.25" 1 X 6" Union/coupler 6.125 2 X 6" End caps which I cut in half 1.5" Total length 12.25" I hope this helps, you have to be careful not to have any sharp edges that could damage the scrubber top. I am planning on putting in a gasket to help seal it as well as protect the scriber basket. Nice Job Rob. I will have to make for soon. Maybe different dimensions though __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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9th May 2006, 04:21	#7 (permalink)
NickK New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Scruber Saver Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob) Give me a call when you get out here I often go diving in Nanaimo area and would love to show you around. Thank you Rob. I was on Inspo Classic course in Comox Valley with Bill Coltart of Pacific Pro Dive in May 2005. Fascinating diving with very good visibility. Despite few glitches in first couple of dives, I was really impressed with what I saw. Take a small octopus on you hands, and poor creature was not running away, was something I normally would not expect. And last course's dive on Capelano wreck at 126 feet with vis 30-40 m was very something special. Was so impressed that at the end of the week, after my course was over and my wife flew over to join me for long weekend, we managed to buy a property north of Nanaimo. Diving around Vancouver Island is incredible and gives all type of opportunities from shore diving to deep wrecks, fantastic walls eta, do not mention the Island itself. You know more about that. I will be more then happy to get more introduction to VI diving. Unfortunately, it might take me quite few month before we finally move there. I"ll send you PM and, if you want, drop me you contact info. Best regards, Nick PS My course started on Friday, May 13 Woooo..... Last edited by NickK : 9th May 2006 at 04:24.
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9th May 2006, 13:34	#8 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Scruber Saver Quote: (Originally Posted by NickK) Thank you Rob. I was on Inspo Classic course in Comox Valley with Bill Coltart of Pacific Pro Dive in May 2005. Fascinating diving with very good visibility. Despite few glitches in first couple of dives, I was really impressed with what I saw. Take a small octopus on you hands, and poor creature was not running away, was something I normally would not expect. And last course's dive on Capelano wreck at 126 feet with vis 30-40 m was very something special. Was so impressed that at the end of the week, after my course was over and my wife flew over to join me for long weekend, we managed to buy a property north of Nanaimo. Diving around Vancouver Island is incredible and gives all type of opportunities from shore diving to deep wrecks, fantastic walls eta, do not mention the Island itself. You know more about that. I will be more then happy to get more introduction to VI diving. Unfortunately, it might take me quite few month before we finally move there. I"ll send you PM and, if you want, drop me you contact info. Best regards, Nick PS My course started on Friday, May 13 Woooo..... Hey Nick, I live just north of Nanaimo, look me up next time you are on the Island. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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9th May 2006, 14:40	#9 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 227	Re: Scruber Saver In the 1st photo I noticed in the back left of the photo there were two devices placed on the floor that were tan colored in nature......may I correctly surmise that those are vibration induction devices designed to assist in compacting sofnolime in the scrubber by gripping the heal portion and lighty and repeatedly impacting the scrubber exterior?
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9th May 2006, 15:31	#10 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 320	Re: Scruber Saver Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherDave) In the 1st photo I noticed in the back left of the photo there were two devices placed on the floor that were tan colored in nature......may I correctly surmise that those are vibration induction devices designed to assist in compacting sofnolime in the scrubber by gripping the heal portion and lighty and repeatedly impacting the scrubber exterior? You have found my secret . I did not mean for those to get into the picture as I am applying for a patten for them, please keep this to your self
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