Anyone up to “no good” with design ideas?

Crazyduck · 16th September 2005, 17:07

Has anyone made their own counterlungs?

I had a vision while at an outdoors place the other day.

I saw a drybag and started thinking of using that- easy access through the bottom of the bag.

What material are folks using for their scrubber cans?

Can’t use PVC, or certain plastics like delrin!

I was considering using harder plastics such as acrylic but that is questionable.

Maybe lexan…

Oh- and has anyone converted a second stage to be an adv. I was thinking of plunging the exhalation vents and mounting inline.

Hummmm….

Andrew

Philippe GERIN · 16th September 2005, 17:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

What material are folks using for their scrubber cans?
I was considering using harder plastics such as acrylic but that is questionable.
Andrew

I use clear cast acrylic (clone of the original PVC) on my Kiss & I'm happy with it. See here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle....php?i=743&c=4 or here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle....php?i=393&c=4
Best
Philippe

divetheworld · 16th September 2005, 20:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

Has anyone made their own counterlungs?

I had a vision while at an outdoors place the other day.

I saw a drybag and started thinking of using that- easy access through the bottom of the bag.

What material are folks using for their scrubber cans?

Can’t use PVC, or certain plastics like delrin!

I was considering using harder plastics such as acrylic but that is questionable.

Maybe lexan…

Oh- and has anyone converted a second stage to be an adv. I was thinking of plunging the exhalation vents and mounting inline.

Hummmm….

Andrew

I use carbon fiber and ABS plastic for scrubbers.

onetime · 16th September 2005, 20:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

I use carbon fiber and ABS plastic for scrubbers.

Got any pics? I was thinking of carbon fiber as well.

E-man · 16th September 2005, 20:51

Someone gave me a link to some water bags that i am going to use for counter lungs. They have different size bags, plan on using the smallest size to make it easier since i expect this will be mCCR. Planning on getting some P-ports and installing them into the bags. I want to put drains on the bottom of each bags as well as OVP on exhale bag. Planning on going with Extendair scrubber

canuckdiver · 16th September 2005, 23:33

Same here, looking at MSR bladders for counterlungs.
Also looking at using ABS plastic for the electronics "pod" for my IDeA-71, and part of that will be to use the "guts" of an aqua-lung octo that I have, to use as an ADV.

Chris · 17th September 2005, 07:42

What do you think the SK lungs are made off? Look close at the draw string on the counterlung flap on the bottom of the unit..... I am sure it says MSR on it...

Cheers
Chris

decoweenie · 17th September 2005, 08:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

What do you think the SK lungs are made off? Look close at the draw string on the counterlung flap on the bottom of the unit..... I am sure it says MSR on it...

Chris,

You are thinking about the CK CL. The SK CL are not MSR, AFAIK.

Chris · 17th September 2005, 09:09

Thanks Phi
I may be mistaken, I had far too many beers before Gordon and Kim did the SK presentation back in Feb. I remember Gordon saying somthing about MSR and the Kiss... May have been the CK and not the SK.

http://www.uwphotog.com/galleries/kiss/sportkiss.html

Cheers
Chris

decoweenie · 17th September 2005, 10:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

...I remember Gordon saying somthing about MSR and the Kiss...

The MSR bags have always been used with the CK since day 1.

Obviously Gordon wants to use the same bags on the SK, and he did try in the beginning.

However, he found that the shape of the MSR bag was not working with the SK as he would like so he uses the similar shape of the MSR in the SK bags.

AFAIK, the SK CL are custom-made.

Personally, I would like to change its shape as well to allow easier installation into the housing.

16th September 2005, 17:07	#1 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Anyone up to “no good” with design ideas? Has anyone made their own counterlungs? I had a vision while at an outdoors place the other day. I saw a drybag and started thinking of using that- easy access through the bottom of the bag. What material are folks using for their scrubber cans? Can’t use PVC, or certain plastics like delrin! I was considering using harder plastics such as acrylic but that is questionable. Maybe lexan… Oh- and has anyone converted a second stage to be an adv. I was thinking of plunging the exhalation vents and mounting inline. Hummmm…. Andrew
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16th September 2005, 17:18	#2 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 647	Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) What material are folks using for their scrubber cans? I was considering using harder plastics such as acrylic but that is questionable. Andrew I use clear cast acrylic (clone of the original PVC) on my Kiss & I'm happy with it. See here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle....php?i=743&c=4 or here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle....php?i=393&c=4 Best Philippe
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divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,636	Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) Has anyone made their own counterlungs? I had a vision while at an outdoors place the other day. I saw a drybag and started thinking of using that- easy access through the bottom of the bag. What material are folks using for their scrubber cans? Can’t use PVC, or certain plastics like delrin! I was considering using harder plastics such as acrylic but that is questionable. Maybe lexan… Oh- and has anyone converted a second stage to be an adv. I was thinking of plunging the exhalation vents and mounting inline. Hummmm…. Andrew I use carbon fiber and ABS plastic for scrubbers. __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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16th September 2005, 20:51	#4 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 684	Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) I use carbon fiber and ABS plastic for scrubbers. Got any pics? I was thinking of carbon fiber as well.
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E-man On the loop! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Titan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Coast ;) Posts: 212	Someone gave me a link to some water bags that i am going to use for counter lungs. They have different size bags, plan on using the smallest size to make it easier since i expect this will be mCCR. Planning on getting some P-ports and installing them into the bags. I want to put drains on the bottom of each bags as well as OVP on exhale bag. Planning on going with Extendair scrubber
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16th September 2005, 23:33	#6 (permalink)
canuckdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: trenton, ontario, canada Posts: 39	Same here, looking at MSR bladders for counterlungs. Also looking at using ABS plastic for the electronics "pod" for my IDeA-71, and part of that will be to use the "guts" of an aqua-lung octo that I have, to use as an ADV.
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Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 615	What do you think the SK lungs are made off? Look close at the draw string on the counterlung flap on the bottom of the unit..... I am sure it says MSR on it... Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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17th September 2005, 08:28	#8 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) What do you think the SK lungs are made off? Look close at the draw string on the counterlung flap on the bottom of the unit..... I am sure it says MSR on it... Chris, You are thinking about the CK CL. The SK CL are not MSR, AFAIK.
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17th September 2005, 09:09	#9 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 615	Thanks Phi I may be mistaken, I had far too many beers before Gordon and Kim did the SK presentation back in Feb. I remember Gordon saying somthing about MSR and the Kiss... May have been the CK and not the SK. http://www.uwphotog.com/galleries/kiss/sportkiss.html Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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17th September 2005, 10:03	#10 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) ...I remember Gordon saying somthing about MSR and the Kiss... The MSR bags have always been used with the CK since day 1. Obviously Gordon wants to use the same bags on the SK, and he did try in the beginning. However, he found that the shape of the MSR bag was not working with the SK as he would like so he uses the similar shape of the MSR in the SK bags. AFAIK, the SK CL are custom-made. Personally, I would like to change its shape as well to allow easier installation into the housing.
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