BDH Container - Suitable for Lime?

**PhilSiswick** · 21st August 2006, 21:50

Does anyone out there use BDH containers to store scrubber material? I've used them in the past for canoeing and, with a simple seal made from truck inner tube (see, another use for it ;-), they are pretty watertight. I've also seen them used as toolboxes on the A-Frames of RHIBs in the UK.

There is a 2.5l version. I've got a hunch that this might work for the Inspiration scrubber, so was thinking about giving it a try. Their original use is/was for storing some type of chemicals. I've never known what....

The aim would be to: a) Allow me to carry a scrubber fill at a time, reducing the total volume I need to take on any one trip b) Make large amounts more portable, as it would be broken down into smaller chunks and c) Expose a smaller amount to contamination/water when packing the scrubber on a boat.

Clearly, I could be missing something (like 2.5 Kg of lime doesn't fit in a 2.5 l container or lime will eat a BDH container ;-). Has anyone tried this and dumped it as an idea? If so, why? Does anyone know why I wouldn't want to do this?

Cheers,

***Beanie*** · 22nd August 2006, 07:51

No the inspo scrubber won't fit in a 2.5L BDH tub, and it will only hold ~2.5 off loime so not enough for a fill - your better off buying the two pack of 4.5kg lime tubs (same cost per kg as the 20kg tubs from APD)

AMW · 22nd August 2006, 07:52

Have a look at :
http://www.solentplastics.co.uk

For Darren drums (like a BDH)

Product Pages then Marine.

Also have a look at Lidded Box for yes lidded boxes

not a bad price for the box sold for a lot more through some dive shops.

Andrew.

lizardland · 22nd August 2006, 08:06

I use an empty 5L water bottle from the supermarket. Holds enough for a KISS fill, it has a carrying handle, it's clear so it's easy to put a fill marker on it, the narrow mouth makes pouring easier than from a tub and best of all, they cost about 60p from Morrisons.

Cheers,

Stuart

**PhilSiswick** · 22nd August 2006, 10:15

I knew there would be a good reason why I've never seen or heard of anyone using them

Many thanks for your help!

21st August 2006, 21:50	#1 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 880	BDH Container - Suitable for Lime? Does anyone out there use BDH containers to store scrubber material? I've used them in the past for canoeing and, with a simple seal made from truck inner tube (see, another use for it ;-), they are pretty watertight. I've also seen them used as toolboxes on the A-Frames of RHIBs in the UK. There is a 2.5l version. I've got a hunch that this might work for the Inspiration scrubber, so was thinking about giving it a try. Their original use is/was for storing some type of chemicals. I've never known what.... The aim would be to: a) Allow me to carry a scrubber fill at a time, reducing the total volume I need to take on any one trip b) Make large amounts more portable, as it would be broken down into smaller chunks and c) Expose a smaller amount to contamination/water when packing the scrubber on a boat. Clearly, I could be missing something (like 2.5 Kg of lime doesn't fit in a 2.5 l container or lime will eat a BDH container ;-). Has anyone tried this and dumped it as an idea? If so, why? Does anyone know why I wouldn't want to do this? Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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22nd August 2006, 07:51	#2 (permalink)
*Beanie* Cheif tea maker Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,134	Re: BDH Container - Suitable for Lime? No the inspo scrubber won't fit in a 2.5L BDH tub, and it will only hold ~2.5 off loime so not enough for a fill - your better off buying the two pack of 4.5kg lime tubs (same cost per kg as the 20kg tubs from APD) __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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22nd August 2006, 07:52	#3 (permalink)
AMW Technical caver Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 167	Re: BDH Container - Suitable for Lime? Have a look at : http://www.solentplastics.co.uk For Darren drums (like a BDH) Product Pages then Marine. Also have a look at Lidded Box for yes lidded boxes not a bad price for the box sold for a lot more through some dive shops. Andrew. __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/
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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Ray Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,138	Re: BDH Container - Suitable for Lime? I use an empty 5L water bottle from the supermarket. Holds enough for a KISS fill, it has a carrying handle, it's clear so it's easy to put a fill marker on it, the narrow mouth makes pouring easier than from a tub and best of all, they cost about 60p from Morrisons. Cheers, Stuart __________________ 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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22nd August 2006, 10:15	#5 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 880	Re: BDH Container - Suitable for Lime? I knew there would be a good reason why I've never seen or heard of anyone using them Many thanks for your help! __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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