depth gauge

Andyg · 29th June 2006, 17:05

Hi All
I don't dive with a dive comp just use a bottom timer and tables which works for me most of the time.The problem start when i dive beyound 99mt the limit of my BT.
I would be interested to know what other rebreather divers are using to measure depth (100-200mts range) apart from a VR3. Also does any one make a bottom timer that goes to the above depths.

Regards

Andyg

G4SSG · 29th June 2006, 17:30

Yes they do ,you have already cast your pork pies over it !

Andyg · 29th June 2006, 18:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by G4SSG)

Yes they do ,you have already cast your pork pies over it !

Yes, but i would like to know if there are any more that people know of other than the two i already know.

01RMB · 29th June 2006, 22:54

I use a Suunto Stinger set in gauge mode for backup but it has a max depth display of only 150m although it does have a 200m waterproof rating.

mattmexico · 30th June 2006, 00:38

yo

Dive Rite Nitec He, III, Plus and C can be put into gauge mode to 200 meters 660 feet. Old Aladin Pro, the ones where you can change the batteries yourself go as deep as you dare, so do some of the old digital bottom timers that where made by Uwatec but sold under different names and labels.

Matt

***jradomski*** · 30th June 2006, 04:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico)

yo

Dive Rite Nitec He, III, Plus and C can be put into gauge mode to 200 meters 660 feet. Old Aladin Pro, the ones where you can change the batteries yourself go as deep as you dare, so do some of the old digital bottom timers that where made by Uwatec but sold under different names and labels.

Matt

on't forget many of those timers roll over at 99 minutes...

GKAM · 30th June 2006, 04:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andyg)

Hi All
I don't dive with a dive comp just use a bottom timer and tables which works for me most of the time.The problem start when i dive beyound 99mt the limit of my BT.
I would be interested to know what other rebreather divers are using to measure depth (100-200mts range) apart from a VR3. Also does any one make a bottom timer that goes to the above depths.

Regards

Andyg

I remember being told that some old UWATEC D-timers would read past 100m. When we took ours past 100m, one stuck at 99.9m and the other one at 00.0m. They also had a problem counting past 99min dive time (if I recall correct)

However, I have taken Aladin Pro/Nitrox units past 100m that continue to read just fine. They loose the decimal however, so you only get whole meters. I have also taken SUUTO Vypers, HS Explorer and NiTek He units. They also work.

If I were to buy a unit just for reading past 100m, I'd get any of the new SUUNTOs that can go into gauge mode. I think the GEKKO is the cheapest option, but I am not 100% sure on that...

01RMB · 30th June 2006, 06:33

Here is a quick comparison of the Suunto computers. The cheaper ones only go to 99m and don't have gauge mode. The only one to go to 199m is the D9. The watch type ones are harder to read because of the smaller numbers. I also have a Uwatec bottom timer but it starts counting from 0 again once it gets to 100m.

Suunto.JPG

aquaxel · 1st July 2006, 05:55

some years ago a technician from uwatec told me (quote: innofficial) that their meters and aladin pro calculate safe down to -125 m. as mentioned before they "roll over" at -99 m / -100 m. however from there on their is an increase of possiblity to calculate inaccurate.

aquaxel · 1st July 2006, 05:58

there is a recall of some d6 and d9 dive computers from suunto.

29th June 2006, 17:05	#1 (permalink)
Andyg New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sheffield Posts: 24	depth gauge Hi All I don't dive with a dive comp just use a bottom timer and tables which works for me most of the time.The problem start when i dive beyound 99mt the limit of my BT. I would be interested to know what other rebreather divers are using to measure depth (100-200mts range) apart from a VR3. Also does any one make a bottom timer that goes to the above depths. Regards Andyg
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29th June 2006, 17:30	#2 (permalink)
G4SSG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Home Build Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK...Midlands Posts: 56	Re: depth gauge Yes they do ,you have already cast your pork pies over it !
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29th June 2006, 18:02	#3 (permalink)
Andyg New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sheffield Posts: 24	Re: depth gauge Quote: (Originally Posted by G4SSG) Yes they do ,you have already cast your pork pies over it ! Yes, but i would like to know if there are any more that people know of other than the two i already know.
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29th June 2006, 22:54	#4 (permalink)
01RMB Evolving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 191	Re: depth gauge I use a Suunto Stinger set in gauge mode for backup but it has a max depth display of only 150m although it does have a 200m waterproof rating. __________________ Cheers Rod
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30th June 2006, 00:38	#5 (permalink)
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30th June 2006, 04:32	#6 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: depth gauge Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico) yo Dive Rite Nitec He, III, Plus and C can be put into gauge mode to 200 meters 660 feet. Old Aladin Pro, the ones where you can change the batteries yourself go as deep as you dare, so do some of the old digital bottom timers that where made by Uwatec but sold under different names and labels. Matt on't forget many of those timers roll over at 99 minutes... __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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30th June 2006, 04:55	#7 (permalink)
GKAM digital nomad Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 250	Re: depth gauge Quote: (Originally Posted by Andyg) Hi All I don't dive with a dive comp just use a bottom timer and tables which works for me most of the time.The problem start when i dive beyound 99mt the limit of my BT. I would be interested to know what other rebreather divers are using to measure depth (100-200mts range) apart from a VR3. Also does any one make a bottom timer that goes to the above depths. Regards Andyg I remember being told that some old UWATEC D-timers would read past 100m. When we took ours past 100m, one stuck at 99.9m and the other one at 00.0m. They also had a problem counting past 99min dive time (if I recall correct) However, I have taken Aladin Pro/Nitrox units past 100m that continue to read just fine. They loose the decimal however, so you only get whole meters. I have also taken SUUTO Vypers, HS Explorer and NiTek He units. They also work. If I were to buy a unit just for reading past 100m, I'd get any of the new SUUNTOs that can go into gauge mode. I think the GEKKO is the cheapest option, but I am not 100% sure on that... __________________ Stay #
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30th June 2006, 06:33	#8 (permalink)
01RMB Evolving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 191	Re: depth gauge Here is a quick comparison of the Suunto computers. The cheaper ones only go to 99m and don't have gauge mode. The only one to go to 199m is the D9. The watch type ones are harder to read because of the smaller numbers. I also have a Uwatec bottom timer but it starts counting from 0 again once it gets to 100m. Suunto.JPG __________________ Cheers Rod
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1st July 2006, 05:55	#9 (permalink)
aquaxel aquanaut Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: cyprus Posts: 529	Re: depth gauge some years ago a technician from uwatec told me (quote: innofficial) that their meters and aladin pro calculate safe down to -125 m. as mentioned before they "roll over" at -99 m / -100 m. however from there on their is an increase of possiblity to calculate inaccurate. __________________ rgds aquaxel www.aquatec-innerspace.com
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1st July 2006, 05:58	#10 (permalink)
aquaxel aquanaut Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: cyprus Posts: 529	Re: depth gauge there is a recall of some d6 and d9 dive computers from suunto. __________________ rgds aquaxel www.aquatec-innerspace.com
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