manual diluent addition mechanisms

OceanOpportunity · 16th May 2007, 17:26

Hello all,

investigating options for manual diluent addition for a Dolphin conversion. I am aware of modified BC inflators and the like (which may indeed be an option)...anything else that folks particularly like? drysuit inflator obviously will not work in this case since the bags are within the shell on my back

thanks
ML

lizardland · 16th May 2007, 17:37

Clippard pushbutton valves?

Narked @ 90 do a remote valve too.

bythesea · 16th May 2007, 18:12

We also kicked around the Versa Valves Series B valve.
http://www.versavalves.com/Bseries.pdf

I just called Neff Power
Welcome to Neff Power
and they can get the BLK 2208 in 2-3 weeks for $30.10. Thats the basic valve but you can get a stainless button and PTFE seals as an option. This is the first place I tried. There are probably other sources if you look around. I know Iv'e seen some at a surplus site around $27 but didn't save the link.
Regards, Brad

Corallaro · 16th May 2007, 18:13

Clippard push valve for manual O2 and MAnual Diluent

Giovanni

narked at 90 · 16th May 2007, 19:00

there have been loads of things made for this over the years, and of course there is the set up i make PRODUCT this could be adapted to fit any thing you like, but i've aways stayed away from any thing that ends up looking like a wing inflator and people have a great tendancy to try and help you out some times and put you in more trouble!!
also the clipard vavles in the post above should have the shealded push buttons on them or they get pushed by accident!! ask duncan price

as he was stuck upside down in a hole when gas started venting until he poped out and was wedged on the ceiling with a wide eyed look thinking it was the 02....button but it was just the dil button that had been pushed!! he changed them soon after,
kind regards john routley

OceanOpportunity · 16th May 2007, 19:13

John,

I like your product for this...do you sell it as a 100% complete package, including the buttons and parts for the port to attach to the lung? I do not have an Inspo/evo to salvage these parts from.

ML

Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90)

there have been loads of things made for this over the years, and of course there is the set up i make PRODUCT this could be adapted to fit any thing you like, but i've aways stayed away from any thing that ends up looking like a wing inflator and people have a great tendancy to try and help you out some times and put you in more trouble!!
also the clipard vavles in the post above should have the shealded push buttons on them or they get pushed by accident!! ask duncan price

as he was stuck upside down in a hole when gas started venting until he poped out and was wedged on the ceiling with a wide eyed look thinking it was the 02....button but it was just the dil button that had been pushed!! he changed them soon after,
kind regards john routley

SINUS · 16th May 2007, 19:15

Arent those the same industrial valves used in rEVO add oxygen/diluent - except they are nickle plated.

They are cheap also.

Cheers

Wei Lan

Stephane · 16th May 2007, 19:22

Hello,

The rEvo uses Clippard MJV-2 valves with an extra spring to be sure that it won't be stuck opened.

SINUS · 16th May 2007, 19:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane)

Hello,

The rEvo uses Clippard MJV-2 valves with an extra spring to be sure that it won't be stuck opened.

I have stripped this valve before and I noticed it has weak spring.

This injector can be configured in many ways.

cheers

Wei Lan

narked at 90 · 16th May 2007, 19:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by OceanOpportunity)

John,

I like your product for this...do you sell it as a 100% complete package, including the buttons and parts for the port to attach to the lung? I do not have an Inspo/evo to salvage these parts from.

ML

i never set up to sell them as a complete set up because they where for inspos and you should have every thing you need to go with the kit.
how would you want to attach it to your unit? in the dose head or into the lung?
john

16th May 2007, 17:26	#1 (permalink)
OceanOpportunity for a world of water Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 596	manual diluent addition mechanisms Hello all, investigating options for manual diluent addition for a Dolphin conversion. I am aware of modified BC inflators and the like (which may indeed be an option)...anything else that folks particularly like? drysuit inflator obviously will not work in this case since the bags are within the shell on my back thanks ML __________________ Michael Lombardi Oceans of Opportunity www.oceanopportunity.com Elected Director, Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments MN'07, The Explorers Club Project Manager, Diving a Dream
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16th May 2007, 17:37	#2 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,387	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms Clippard pushbutton valves? Narked @ 90 do a remote valve too. __________________ 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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16th May 2007, 18:12	#3 (permalink)
bythesea RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: W.Mass, USA Posts: 75	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms We also kicked around the Versa Valves Series B valve. http://www.versavalves.com/Bseries.pdf I just called Neff Power Welcome to Neff Power and they can get the BLK 2208 in 2-3 weeks for $30.10. Thats the basic valve but you can get a stainless button and PTFE seals as an option. This is the first place I tried. There are probably other sources if you look around. I know Iv'e seen some at a surplus site around $27 but didn't save the link. Regards, Brad
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16th May 2007, 19:00	#5 (permalink)
narked at 90 John Routley Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,074	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms there have been loads of things made for this over the years, and of course there is the set up i make PRODUCT this could be adapted to fit any thing you like, but i've aways stayed away from any thing that ends up looking like a wing inflator and people have a great tendancy to try and help you out some times and put you in more trouble!! also the clipard vavles in the post above should have the shealded push buttons on them or they get pushed by accident!! ask duncan price as he was stuck upside down in a hole when gas started venting until he poped out and was wedged on the ceiling with a wide eyed look thinking it was the 02....button but it was just the dil button that had been pushed!! he changed them soon after, kind regards john routley __________________ *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Narked at 90 Go Military
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16th May 2007, 19:13	#6 (permalink)
OceanOpportunity for a world of water Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 596	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms John, I like your product for this...do you sell it as a 100% complete package, including the buttons and parts for the port to attach to the lung? I do not have an Inspo/evo to salvage these parts from. ML Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90) there have been loads of things made for this over the years, and of course there is the set up i make PRODUCT this could be adapted to fit any thing you like, but i've aways stayed away from any thing that ends up looking like a wing inflator and people have a great tendancy to try and help you out some times and put you in more trouble!! also the clipard vavles in the post above should have the shealded push buttons on them or they get pushed by accident!! ask duncan price as he was stuck upside down in a hole when gas started venting until he poped out and was wedged on the ceiling with a wide eyed look thinking it was the 02....button but it was just the dil button that had been pushed!! he changed them soon after, kind regards john routley __________________ Michael Lombardi Oceans of Opportunity www.oceanopportunity.com Elected Director, Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments MN'07, The Explorers Club Project Manager, Diving a Dream
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16th May 2007, 19:15	#7 (permalink)
SINUS Rebreather Aficionado Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 137km from equator Posts: 196	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms Arent those the same industrial valves used in rEVO add oxygen/diluent - except they are nickle plated. They are cheap also. Cheers Wei Lan __________________ "Silence Is Always Beautiful" Last edited by SINUS : 17th May 2007 at 15:40.
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16th May 2007, 19:22	#8 (permalink)
Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 788	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms Hello, The rEvo uses Clippard MJV-2 valves with an extra spring to be sure that it won't be stuck opened. __________________ Stéphane
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16th May 2007, 19:29	#9 (permalink)
SINUS Rebreather Aficionado Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 137km from equator Posts: 196	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane) Hello, The rEvo uses Clippard MJV-2 valves with an extra spring to be sure that it won't be stuck opened. I have stripped this valve before and I noticed it has weak spring. This injector can be configured in many ways. cheers Wei Lan __________________ "Silence Is Always Beautiful" Last edited by SINUS : 16th May 2007 at 19:33.
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16th May 2007, 19:29	#10 (permalink)
narked at 90 John Routley Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,074	Re: manual diluent addition mechanisms Quote: (Originally Posted by OceanOpportunity) John, I like your product for this...do you sell it as a 100% complete package, including the buttons and parts for the port to attach to the lung? I do not have an Inspo/evo to salvage these parts from. ML i never set up to sell them as a complete set up because they where for inspos and you should have every thing you need to go with the kit. how would you want to attach it to your unit? in the dose head or into the lung? john __________________ *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Narked at 90 Go Military
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