Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail

MHD · 14th January 2007, 21:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running)

What caused your leak? -Andy

Complacency, unit passed a neg before the dive but has a known poor oring seal at one joint. if it gets knocked it can leak. in this case it started leaking within minutes of getting in. I always get a bit of moisture in the exhale one way valve that gurgles from spit, but usually takes a while to build up. Was getting some gurgling straight away (oring is at the top of this hose) and was deciding whether it was leakage of just build up. Then I got busy with failing cells and checking what they where doing, then it was all over red rover. Been looking to change out all o-rings on the unit for ages, just struggling to get parts for it. Now have no choice.

Matt

bendomatic · 14th January 2007, 21:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Hey Matty
Glad you are ok
Bet Rachel didnt kiss you better

Cheers
Chriso

Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD)

she wasn't concerned at all, after i swam up to her and told her, she just shrugged and swam off, she figured I was fine by then!

too right chriso!
He was still breathing, there was no distress, no need for me to do anything.....

rachel

RonMicjan · 14th January 2007, 23:22

have a read of this

caustic cocktail, a personal experience

glad you made it out ok, goodonya m8

friggin dolphins anyway : )

**Gill Envy** · 14th January 2007, 23:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

have a read of this

caustic cocktail, a personal experience

glad you made it out ok, goodonya m8

friggin dolphins anyway : )

thanks ron for that storry. What unit/counter lung configuration were you using?

silent running · 15th January 2007, 00:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

thanks ron for that storry. What unit/counter lung configuration were you using?

I'm guessing it was a Dolphin/Drager...

silent running · 15th January 2007, 00:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD)

Complacency, unit passed a neg before the dive but has a known poor oring seal at one joint. if it gets knocked it can leak. in this case it started leaking within minutes of getting in. I always get a bit of moisture in the exhale one way valve that gurgles from spit, but usually takes a while to build up. Was getting some gurgling straight away (oring is at the top of this hose) and was deciding whether it was leakage of just build up. Then I got busy with failing cells and checking what they where doing, then it was all over red rover. Been looking to change out all o-rings on the unit for ages, just struggling to get parts for it. Now have no choice.
Matt

Ah yes, another lazy human like myself. Thanks again for the post Matt. Is your home build a back mount counter lung design?

bendomatic · 15th January 2007, 02:31

yeah he dives a converted azi.

RonMicjan · 16th January 2007, 14:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

thanks ron for that storry. What unit/counter lung configuration were you using?

yup, draeger dolphin with the usual back mounted CL, was all fine until i tipped over to look at something and slosh came the drano down the inhale hose and i took a good sized breath of it, burned everything up to the glottis, voice went away for 3 days, everything tasted like metal for a week, puked and puked until nothing to puke, then puked some more.

E-man · 16th January 2007, 21:01

To those that experienced a cocktail...Did you wash your mouth out with vinegar ASAP?

Peter Piemonte · 16th January 2007, 21:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by E-man)

To those that experienced a cocktail...Did you wash your mouth out with vinegar ASAP?

That might have been a good idea but as we were offshore, I used seawater then lots of fresh water. It did not seem to do much good, though I'm sure it helped. Like Ron I got a good dose. The stuff is vile, and will make you gag and vomit. I read in "Mastering Rebreathers" by Jeff Bozanic of a diver who after experiencing a caustic cocktail had his larnx(sp?) spasm causing him not to be able to breathe. The diver had the presence of mind to not ascend, avoiding an embolism, and rinsed his mouth out with seawater until he was able to go to bailout. Hats off to him. I would not like to repeat my experience. Peter

14th January 2007, 21:46	#11 (permalink)
MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 240	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running) What caused your leak? -Andy Complacency, unit passed a neg before the dive but has a known poor oring seal at one joint. if it gets knocked it can leak. in this case it started leaking within minutes of getting in. I always get a bit of moisture in the exhale one way valve that gurgles from spit, but usually takes a while to build up. Was getting some gurgling straight away (oring is at the top of this hose) and was deciding whether it was leakage of just build up. Then I got busy with failing cells and checking what they where doing, then it was all over red rover. Been looking to change out all o-rings on the unit for ages, just struggling to get parts for it. Now have no choice. Matt
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14th January 2007, 21:55	#12 (permalink)
bendomatic Morgan's Mum Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 203	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Hey Matty Glad you are ok Bet Rachel didnt kiss you better Cheers Chriso Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD) she wasn't concerned at all, after i swam up to her and told her, she just shrugged and swam off, she figured I was fine by then! too right chriso! He was still breathing, there was no distress, no need for me to do anything..... rachel __________________ why deal with idiots on the net when you have to spend all day dealing with them at work.
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14th January 2007, 23:22	#13 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,101	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail have a read of this caustic cocktail, a personal experience glad you made it out ok, goodonya m8 friggin dolphins anyway : ) __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job Last edited by RonMicjan : 14th January 2007 at 23:24.
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14th January 2007, 23:39	#14 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,326	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) have a read of this caustic cocktail, a personal experience glad you made it out ok, goodonya m8 friggin dolphins anyway : ) thanks ron for that storry. What unit/counter lung configuration were you using? __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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15th January 2007, 00:51	#15 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,836	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) thanks ron for that storry. What unit/counter lung configuration were you using? I'm guessing it was a Dolphin/Drager...
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15th January 2007, 00:54	#16 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,836	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD) Complacency, unit passed a neg before the dive but has a known poor oring seal at one joint. if it gets knocked it can leak. in this case it started leaking within minutes of getting in. I always get a bit of moisture in the exhale one way valve that gurgles from spit, but usually takes a while to build up. Was getting some gurgling straight away (oring is at the top of this hose) and was deciding whether it was leakage of just build up. Then I got busy with failing cells and checking what they where doing, then it was all over red rover. Been looking to change out all o-rings on the unit for ages, just struggling to get parts for it. Now have no choice. Matt Ah yes, another lazy human like myself. Thanks again for the post Matt. Is your home build a back mount counter lung design?
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15th January 2007, 02:31	#17 (permalink)
bendomatic Morgan's Mum Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 203	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail yeah he dives a converted azi. __________________ why deal with idiots on the net when you have to spend all day dealing with them at work.
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16th January 2007, 14:04	#18 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,101	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) thanks ron for that storry. What unit/counter lung configuration were you using? yup, draeger dolphin with the usual back mounted CL, was all fine until i tipped over to look at something and slosh came the drano down the inhale hose and i took a good sized breath of it, burned everything up to the glottis, voice went away for 3 days, everything tasted like metal for a week, puked and puked until nothing to puke, then puked some more. __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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16th January 2007, 21:01	#19 (permalink)
E-man On the loop! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Titan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Coast ;) Posts: 212	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail To those that experienced a cocktail...Did you wash your mouth out with vinegar ASAP?
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16th January 2007, 21:26	#20 (permalink)
Peter Piemonte KISS and rEvo diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 147	Re: Hats off to anybody who has ever survived swallowing a caustic cocktail Quote: (Originally Posted by E-man) To those that experienced a cocktail...Did you wash your mouth out with vinegar ASAP? That might have been a good idea but as we were offshore, I used seawater then lots of fresh water. It did not seem to do much good, though I'm sure it helped. Like Ron I got a good dose. The stuff is vile, and will make you gag and vomit. I read in "Mastering Rebreathers" by Jeff Bozanic of a diver who after experiencing a caustic cocktail had his larnx(sp?) spasm causing him not to be able to breathe. The diver had the presence of mind to not ascend, avoiding an embolism, and rinsed his mouth out with seawater until he was able to go to bailout. Hats off to him. I would not like to repeat my experience. Peter
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