Home build plastics/pipe sources uk

johnmaneely · 6th September 2008, 19:10

Hi,
I'm toying with the idea of making a side mount rebreather. I need to source some materials and would like some advice.

I was thinking of using 180mm od pipe for the main body, but not sure what material to go for or where to get just a couple of metres. Pipestock do some ABS stuff and PVCu but it comes in 6m lengths. Any suggestions would be greatfully received thanks. What material is the Joki/ddd bodies made from does anyone know?

I was thinking of using delrin from the plasticshop below for scrubber ends etc. Could use pvc or nylon but the cost difference isn't huge.

Plastics Index

Plastic Pipe, ABS Pipe, PVC Pipe, MDPE Pipe, Fittings & Valves, Water Meters

Thanks
John

Brad_Horn · 6th September 2008, 23:17

John,

Have you looked @ the D-5, use of a short rocket tube might make your life & design easier.

sump4.com/rebreather/d5_construction

Regards
Brad

johnmaneely · 7th September 2008, 09:20

Yeah I know Duncan and have seen his rebreathers. The rocket tube is a good idea, it is quite big and I'd also quite like to make something from scratch exactly how I want it.
Cheers
John

G4SSG · 7th September 2008, 10:35

avoid pe pipe , it can only be fuse welded abs is probably best ,it can easily be glued + no health issuesduncans design is a good working model using readily available parts..when starting out from scratch it is easy to waste a lot of goos stuff,which invarably costs money at the end of the day..ps ..my home build as been finished for 2 years now ...and i'm still altering it on a regular basis...i'm looking at a cost of a grand + now ..martyn</p>

johnmaneely · 8th September 2008, 20:49

Ok thanks for the input. Homebuilds are an ever evolving beast, half the fun of it.
Cheers
John

6th September 2008, 19:10	#1 (permalink)
johnmaneely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shoreham-by-sea uk Posts: 27	Home build plastics/pipe sources uk Hi, I'm toying with the idea of making a side mount rebreather. I need to source some materials and would like some advice. I was thinking of using 180mm od pipe for the main body, but not sure what material to go for or where to get just a couple of metres. Pipestock do some ABS stuff and PVCu but it comes in 6m lengths. Any suggestions would be greatfully received thanks. What material is the Joki/ddd bodies made from does anyone know? I was thinking of using delrin from the plasticshop below for scrubber ends etc. Could use pvc or nylon but the cost difference isn't huge. Plastics Index Plastic Pipe, ABS Pipe, PVC Pipe, MDPE Pipe, Fittings & Valves, Water Meters Thanks John
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6th September 2008, 23:17	#2 (permalink)
Brad_Horn Checklist, tick! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 518	Re: Home build plastics/pipe sources uk John, Have you looked @ the D-5, use of a short rocket tube might make your life & design easier. sump4.com/rebreather/d5_construction Regards Brad
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johnmaneely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shoreham-by-sea uk Posts: 27	Re: Home build plastics/pipe sources uk Yeah I know Duncan and have seen his rebreathers. The rocket tube is a good idea, it is quite big and I'd also quite like to make something from scratch exactly how I want it. Cheers John
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G4SSG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Home Build Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK...Midlands Posts: 63	Re: Home build plastics/pipe sources uk avoid pe pipe , it can only be fuse welded abs is probably best ,it can easily be glued + no health issuesduncans design is a good working model using readily available parts..when starting out from scratch it is easy to waste a lot of goos stuff,which invarably costs money at the end of the day..ps ..my home build as been finished for 2 years now ...and i'm still altering it on a regular basis...i'm looking at a cost of a grand + now ..martyn</p> Last edited by G4SSG : 7th September 2008 at 10:36. Reason: spelling
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8th September 2008, 20:49	#5 (permalink)
johnmaneely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shoreham-by-sea uk Posts: 27	Re: Home build plastics/pipe sources uk Ok thanks for the input. Homebuilds are an ever evolving beast, half the fun of it. Cheers John
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