From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond

DanDunfee · 1st September 2007, 16:44

I guess this will have to make do till RBW Admin archives the submitted Article in the RBW Library . It's The only convenient way I know to post it here.

I've jokingly called the RGU-2 'A Poor Mans C-96'. I routinely dived the OMG C-96s Grandfather, the Pirelli LS-901, in the 1950s, and loved it.

http://www.therebreathersite.nl/06_Homebuilders/RGU-2%20by%20Dan%20Dunfee.htm

Tom Rose · 5th September 2007, 04:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by DanDunfee)

I guess this will have to make do till RBW Admin archives the submitted Article in the RBW Library . It's The only convenient way I know to post it here.

I've jokingly called the RGU-2 a 'Poor Mans C-96'. I routinely dived the OMG C-96s Grandfather, the Pirelli LS-901, in the 1950s, and loved it.

RGU2

Nice piece of work Dan. I really like the use of the scrubber within the CL....very clever. Those people who have not used a light weight chest mounted unit just have no clue how easy they are to dive.

Tom....

***Beanie*** · 5th September 2007, 08:48

Will try to sort this out today I have you PDF jsut need to format it for the site.

Crazyduck · 5th September 2007, 18:23

Dan,
Awesome development sir.

The idea of a lightweight, chest rebreather that travels easily is extremely appealing.
The homebuilt aspects is even more exciting that trying to find vintage models. Hummm… this gets me thinking…

Thank you for sharing your ideas and I look forward to this unit developing.
Regards, Andrew

zoo_diver · 5th September 2007, 19:09

Great article and awesome work! I like the compact/travel friendly design.

Yankee Rebel · 5th September 2007, 20:59

beautifully done!!!

ive got an old parts RG-UF/M laying around that isnt doing much... was going to build it into a poormans ARO-57 simular to what OxyDiver did.. but i like the looks of this...

are you going to be selling counterlungs? or is that something to ask Bill about directly???

who mod'd the mouthpeice into a DSV? been looking for an affordable DSV mod or the original mouthpeice that didnt involve sending it to germany.

cstmwrks · 5th September 2007, 22:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Yankee Rebel)

are you going to be selling counterlungs? or is that something to ask Bill about directly???

The design belongs to Dan, Though I am the one who made the prototype for him. Unless he declares the design "freewear" you gotta keep on Dan's good side.

DanDunfee · 5th September 2007, 22:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Yankee Rebel)

beautifully done!!!

ive got an old parts RG-UF/M laying around that isnt doing much... was going to build it into a poormans ARO-57 simular to what OxyDiver did.. but i like the looks of this...

are you going to be selling counterlungs? or is that something to ask Bill
about directly???

who mod'd the mouthpeice into a DSV? been looking for an affordable DSV mod or the original mouthpeice that didnt involve sending it to germany.

====================
You can talk to Bill directly about making a CL. If you want him to do it to your design, that would involve him making a new molding form.

If you wanted him to make a CL using 'my' form, I've given him a verbal heads up on a couple of minor, but important changes for my next generation CL(s). It'll involve a couple of changes to my molding form. I've yet to give him a drawing that incorporates the changes, and would want to before he made any more CLs of 'my design'.

You can get a modded RGU mouthpiece that incorporates the DSV feature from Miachel Klokosch at NVA Militaria in Germany. E-address is
Medi-Leipzig@online.de
I've put a report on the modded mouthpiece in the RBW Library under 'Accessories'. Be sure to read it if you're seriously interested. If you contact Miachel, please let him know I referred you to him.

PS: One thing I didn't mention in the Article is how very easy and convenient it is to disassemble, wrinse, clean and disinfect this simple, straightforward little rig. Takes only a fraction of the time as for typical RBs.

Best regards

Dan

***Beanie*** · 6th September 2007, 09:58

article is now in the libary: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...tml#post135275

will have to sort out the images later, work to do right now

jorgey · 6th September 2007, 20:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by DanDunfee)

...
I've jokingly called the RGU-2 'A Poor Mans C-96'.
...

Hi Dan,
Beautiful work.
I've just posted a couple of photos of mine, a poor mans P-96 would I say :-)
I allowed myself to take your words for my title :-)
ciao
jorgeY

1st September 2007, 16:44	#1 (permalink)
DanDunfee Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 204	I guess this will have to make do till RBW Admin archives the submitted Article in the RBW Library . It's The only convenient way I know to post it here. I've jokingly called the RGU-2 'A Poor Mans C-96'. I routinely dived the OMG C-96s Grandfather, the Pirelli LS-901, in the 1950s, and loved it. http://www.therebreathersite.nl/06_Homebuilders/RGU-2%20by%20Dan%20Dunfee.htm __________________ There are 'Bold' divers and old divers, but NO old, ' Bold ' divers Last edited by DanDunfee : 5th September 2007 at 14:17.
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5th September 2007, 04:57	#2 (permalink)
Tom Rose Still Learning Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA,North Carolina Posts: 331	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Quote: (Originally Posted by DanDunfee) I guess this will have to make do till RBW Admin archives the submitted Article in the RBW Library . It's The only convenient way I know to post it here. I've jokingly called the RGU-2 a 'Poor Mans C-96'. I routinely dived the OMG C-96s Grandfather, the Pirelli LS-901, in the 1950s, and loved it. RGU2 Nice piece of work Dan. I really like the use of the scrubber within the CL....very clever. Those people who have not used a light weight chest mounted unit just have no clue how easy they are to dive. Tom.... __________________ The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime I have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability I'll get it wrong the first time. www.atlimp.com
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5th September 2007, 08:48	#3 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Will try to sort this out today I have you PDF jsut need to format it for the site. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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5th September 2007, 18:23	#4 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Dan, Awesome development sir. The idea of a lightweight, chest rebreather that travels easily is extremely appealing. The homebuilt aspects is even more exciting that trying to find vintage models. Hummm… this gets me thinking… Thank you for sharing your ideas and I look forward to this unit developing. Regards, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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5th September 2007, 19:09	#5 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Great article and awesome work! I like the compact/travel friendly design.
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5th September 2007, 20:59	#6 (permalink)
Yankee Rebel Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond beautifully done!!! ive got an old parts RG-UF/M laying around that isnt doing much... was going to build it into a poormans ARO-57 simular to what OxyDiver did.. but i like the looks of this... are you going to be selling counterlungs? or is that something to ask Bill about directly??? who mod'd the mouthpeice into a DSV? been looking for an affordable DSV mod or the original mouthpeice that didnt involve sending it to germany.
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5th September 2007, 22:05	#7 (permalink)
cstmwrks The old ways still work. Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 238	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Quote: (Originally Posted by Yankee Rebel) are you going to be selling counterlungs? or is that something to ask Bill about directly??? The design belongs to Dan, Though I am the one who made the prototype for him. Unless he declares the design "freewear" you gotta keep on Dan's good side. __________________ Why you ask... well it's not like I have anything better to do.
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5th September 2007, 22:11	#8 (permalink)
DanDunfee Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 204	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Quote: (Originally Posted by Yankee Rebel) beautifully done!!! ive got an old parts RG-UF/M laying around that isnt doing much... was going to build it into a poormans ARO-57 simular to what OxyDiver did.. but i like the looks of this... are you going to be selling counterlungs? or is that something to ask Bill about directly??? who mod'd the mouthpeice into a DSV? been looking for an affordable DSV mod or the original mouthpeice that didnt involve sending it to germany. ==================== You can talk to Bill directly about making a CL. If you want him to do it to your design, that would involve him making a new molding form. If you wanted him to make a CL using 'my' form, I've given him a verbal heads up on a couple of minor, but important changes for my next generation CL(s). It'll involve a couple of changes to my molding form. I've yet to give him a drawing that incorporates the changes, and would want to before he made any more CLs of 'my design'. You can get a modded RGU mouthpiece that incorporates the DSV feature from Miachel Klokosch at NVA Militaria in Germany. E-address is Medi-Leipzig@online.de I've put a report on the modded mouthpiece in the RBW Library under 'Accessories'. Be sure to read it if you're seriously interested. If you contact Miachel, please let him know I referred you to him. PS: One thing I didn't mention in the Article is how very easy and convenient it is to disassemble, wrinse, clean and disinfect this simple, straightforward little rig. Takes only a fraction of the time as for typical RBs. Best regards Dan __________________ There are 'Bold' divers and old divers, but NO old, ' Bold ' divers Last edited by DanDunfee : 6th September 2007 at 01:27.
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond article is now in the libary: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...tml#post135275 will have to sort out the images later, work to do right now __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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6th September 2007, 20:44	#10 (permalink)
jorgey New Member Current Rebreather/s: Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austria / Argentina Posts: 57	Re: From RG-UF/M....To RGU-2....And Beyond Quote: (Originally Posted by DanDunfee) ... I've jokingly called the RGU-2 'A Poor Mans C-96'. ... Hi Dan, Beautiful work. I've just posted a couple of photos of mine, a poor mans P-96 would I say :-) I allowed myself to take your words for my title :-) ciao jorgeY
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