mmm Mouldy hoses??

Micko · 17th September 2006, 08:27

Hey gang thort i would give the unit a birthday today .. after 70+hrs of use since May..06
Glad i did as the air was tasting well phooooo. ehehehhe
Yes so nice warm water with dishwashing detergent and a bottle brush though hoses. {come up a treat and very cheap}
I am normally not to concerned about mould as i rinse hoses after evry 3-4 hours or when i pack a new scruber.
Any one know of any major health issues with mouldy air???
I have heard that it could be possible maybe mould spours!!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 17th September 2006, 19:17

I can't help it. I am pretty anal about things. I treat my unit after every outing (Virkon) unless I am on a multi-day outing. In that case, I rinse at the end of every day, and then I give the full treatment when I get home after the trip.

I use the bottle brush every once in a while (such as when doing my check on the mushroom valves). However, I really don't need to inasmuch as I do all of the other cleaning regularly.

Why take the chance? Isn't it better to have clean gas on every dive instead of just right after you get around to the full cleaning?

narked at 90 · 17th September 2006, 20:09

ok I've been through this with my Buddy a few times as he doesn't disinfect his breather, and I'm not always the best for stripping the unit straight away and washing but my old friend who many of you know but will remain nameless for now! ended up in hospital with pneumonia from his loop 4 times in a row.
and the my friend who sold me the unit i have now was so I'll the doctors had to be called out because he was to ill to go to them, my unit got a really good scrubbing when i got it!!!!
so at the end of the day you take your risks you may get away with it.;...but i know i don't have that much luck, and besides the exhale hose starts to stink after a wile....so out with the bottle brush and TRIGENE for me.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Micko)

Hey gang thort i would give the unit a birthday today .. after 70+hrs of use since May..06
Glad i did as the air was tasting well phooooo. ehehehhe
Yes so nice warm water with dishwashing detergent and a bottle brush though hoses. {come up a treat and very cheap}
I am normally not to concerned about mould as i rinse hoses after evry 3-4 hours or when i pack a new scruber.
Any one know of any major health issues with mouldy air???
I have heard that it could be possible maybe mould spours!!

17th September 2006, 08:27	#1 (permalink)
Micko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: perth Posts: 114	mmm Mouldy hoses?? Hey gang thort i would give the unit a birthday today .. after 70+hrs of use since May..06 Glad i did as the air was tasting well phooooo. ehehehhe Yes so nice warm water with dishwashing detergent and a bottle brush though hoses. {come up a treat and very cheap} I am normally not to concerned about mould as i rinse hoses after evry 3-4 hours or when i pack a new scruber. Any one know of any major health issues with mouldy air??? I have heard that it could be possible maybe mould spours!!
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17th September 2006, 19:17	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,939	Re: mmm Mouldy hoses?? I can't help it. I am pretty anal about things. I treat my unit after every outing (Virkon) unless I am on a multi-day outing. In that case, I rinse at the end of every day, and then I give the full treatment when I get home after the trip. I use the bottle brush every once in a while (such as when doing my check on the mushroom valves). However, I really don't need to inasmuch as I do all of the other cleaning regularly. Why take the chance? Isn't it better to have clean gas on every dive instead of just right after you get around to the full cleaning? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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17th September 2006, 20:09	#3 (permalink)
narked at 90 In my own little world Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 996	Re: mmm Mouldy hoses?? ok I've been through this with my Buddy a few times as he doesn't disinfect his breather, and I'm not always the best for stripping the unit straight away and washing but my old friend who many of you know but will remain nameless for now! ended up in hospital with pneumonia from his loop 4 times in a row. and the my friend who sold me the unit i have now was so I'll the doctors had to be called out because he was to ill to go to them, my unit got a really good scrubbing when i got it!!!! so at the end of the day you take your risks you may get away with it.;...but i know i don't have that much luck, and besides the exhale hose starts to stink after a wile....so out with the bottle brush and TRIGENE for me. Quote: (Originally Posted by Micko) Hey gang thort i would give the unit a birthday today .. after 70+hrs of use since May..06 Glad i did as the air was tasting well phooooo. ehehehhe Yes so nice warm water with dishwashing detergent and a bottle brush though hoses. {come up a treat and very cheap} I am normally not to concerned about mould as i rinse hoses after evry 3-4 hours or when i pack a new scruber. Any one know of any major health issues with mouldy air??? I have heard that it could be possible maybe mould spours!! __________________ CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *WWW.GRPSERVICES.COM*
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