An(other) IDA-71 Conversion

5000grapas · 22nd January 2008, 21:08

I'm almost ready to start assembly on my IDA-71, I started this project in 2004 and am just now getting some parts machined, they will be back from the machine shop tomorrow and I think I will start the tear-down this weekend.

I'm looking to get trained in March on a Kiss, Megalodon, or Inspiration. I'm going to do this in Cozumel, so lots of choice, my consideration is since I can't be trained on a IDA-71 (except in Thailand) I figure I'll go to the rig that is either most easy to rent or the one I'm thinking of purchasing. Anybody have experience with this?

Now an(other) question: Has anybody created a water trap for the IDA?

Thanks
5000

undrh2o · 22nd January 2008, 21:21

Dave Sutton (Franken rig's daddy) on this board will do training on the IDA 71 - closest approved training would be on the KISS

Still working on mine - I should have time to get it together this spring and hope to do my training with Dave.

**Dave Sutton** · 22nd January 2008, 21:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by 5000grapas)

I'm looking to get trained in March on a Kiss, Megalodon, or Inspiration. I'm going to do this in Cozumel, so lots of choice, my consideration is since I can't be trained on a IDA-71 (except in Thailand)
5000

That would come as a surprise the the many divers who I've trained here on them! PM if you like. I do baseline IDA-71 Oxygen-Only mode, Baseline IDA-71 with offboard nitrox mode, and KISS Conversion mode. Certification issued under RSDAS as the agency. You two guys ought to coordinate completion and train as a pair. Makes it better for everyone.

Water traps have been made, do a search for old threads. In the main, they are not required.

Dave

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5000grapas · 22nd January 2008, 23:07

I'll see if we can co-ordinate the training. I'll PM you.

Great to hear your doing this training.

I'll check those threads on water traps.

5000

Skipbreather · 22nd January 2008, 23:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by 5000grapas)

I'm almost ready to start assembly on my IDA-71, I started this project in 2004 and am just now getting some parts machined, they will be back from the machine shop tomorrow and I think I will start the tear-down this weekend.

Now an(other) question: Has anybody created a water trap for the IDA?

Thanks
5000

During your tear down, you ARE going to correct the lurking problem inside the bag that has almost killed a number of ’71 divers, aren’t you? Scan old threads and you’ll get an eyeful!

As Dave said, pictures of modest water traps are in old threads as well.

Dive safe,
Ken

5000grapas · 7th February 2008, 20:56

I recieved the following from Skipbreather via PM, it is important enough to post here. A future builder may need this information.

If your going to the trouble of converting an IDA-71, this extra bit of work will be nothing, especially since "It could save your life."

Message:
Hi Bryan-

Problem has to do w/ a weak metal clamp band on the hose T inside the bag and how its breaking has come near to killing some folks via CO2 hits. These threads cover it well w/ some pics:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...onnectors.html

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...mebuilder.html

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...-and-time.html

Best,
Ken

marwan · 15th March 2008, 01:10

have u ever dove your unit yet..?it sounds like a frame up resto.hope u get it done soon

22nd January 2008, 21:08	#1 (permalink)
5000grapas New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 13	An(other) IDA-71 Conversion I'm almost ready to start assembly on my IDA-71, I started this project in 2004 and am just now getting some parts machined, they will be back from the machine shop tomorrow and I think I will start the tear-down this weekend. I'm looking to get trained in March on a Kiss, Megalodon, or Inspiration. I'm going to do this in Cozumel, so lots of choice, my consideration is since I can't be trained on a IDA-71 (except in Thailand) I figure I'll go to the rig that is either most easy to rent or the one I'm thinking of purchasing. Anybody have experience with this? Now an(other) question: Has anybody created a water trap for the IDA? Thanks 5000
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22nd January 2008, 21:21	#2 (permalink)
undrh2o Chris Miller Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 206	Re: An(other) IDA-71 Conversion Dave Sutton (Franken rig's daddy) on this board will do training on the IDA 71 - closest approved training would be on the KISS Still working on mine - I should have time to get it together this spring and hope to do my training with Dave.
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22nd January 2008, 21:23	#3 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: An(other) IDA-71 Conversion Quote: (Originally Posted by 5000grapas) I'm looking to get trained in March on a Kiss, Megalodon, or Inspiration. I'm going to do this in Cozumel, so lots of choice, my consideration is since I can't be trained on a IDA-71 (except in Thailand) 5000 That would come as a surprise the the many divers who I've trained here on them! PM if you like. I do baseline IDA-71 Oxygen-Only mode, Baseline IDA-71 with offboard nitrox mode, and KISS Conversion mode. Certification issued under RSDAS as the agency. You two guys ought to coordinate completion and train as a pair. Makes it better for everyone. Water traps have been made, do a search for old threads. In the main, they are not required. Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 22nd January 2008 at 21:26.
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22nd January 2008, 23:07	#4 (permalink)
5000grapas New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 13	Re: An(other) IDA-71 Conversion I'll see if we can co-ordinate the training. I'll PM you. Great to hear your doing this training. I'll check those threads on water traps. 5000
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22nd January 2008, 23:13	#5 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 584	Re: An(other) IDA-71 Conversion Quote: (Originally Posted by 5000grapas) I'm almost ready to start assembly on my IDA-71, I started this project in 2004 and am just now getting some parts machined, they will be back from the machine shop tomorrow and I think I will start the tear-down this weekend. Now an(other) question: Has anybody created a water trap for the IDA? Thanks 5000 During your tear down, you ARE going to correct the lurking problem inside the bag that has almost killed a number of ’71 divers, aren’t you? Scan old threads and you’ll get an eyeful! As Dave said, pictures of modest water traps are in old threads as well. Dive safe, Ken __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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7th February 2008, 20:56	#6 (permalink)
5000grapas New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 13	Re: An(other) IDA-71 Conversion I recieved the following from Skipbreather via PM, it is important enough to post here. A future builder may need this information. If your going to the trouble of converting an IDA-71, this extra bit of work will be nothing, especially since "It could save your life." Message: Hi Bryan- Problem has to do w/ a weak metal clamp band on the hose T inside the bag and how its breaking has come near to killing some folks via CO2 hits. These threads cover it well w/ some pics: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...onnectors.html http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...mebuilder.html http://www.rebreatherworld.com/home-...-and-time.html Best, Ken
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15th March 2008, 01:10	#7 (permalink)
marwan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: usa and lebanon Posts: 14	Re: An(other) IDA-71 Conversion have u ever dove your unit yet..?it sounds like a frame up resto.hope u get it done soon
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