Just add water

zepp · 12th March 2006, 10:40

It's taken longer than I thought, but I now have a 'usable' homebuild.

GKAM · 12th March 2006, 18:14

Well done Zepp!

Let us know how the pool trial goes. However, having dived an IDA71 KISS extensively, I have a few pointers you may find of use.

I too made my first dives with the original Russian hoses and DSV. You will find these are extremely uncomfortable unless you use a FFM. It would be best to witch to a Ray DSV and hoses.

Also, you are likely to need about 4kg of lead bolted on the IDA lid to counter the lung buoyancy.

A third pointer is on the bailout DV. I too had one on my rig for the first couple of dives. In my opinion a 3L aluminium sidemount is a more practical bailout option. The DIL tank is way too small for escapes. If you decide to keep the DV on, it may be a good idea to install an FCD to prevent gas loss if the diaphragm is pressed accidentally.

Last thing, if there is no OPV installed on the O2 1st stage, it may be worth getting it there.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get on!!!

Cheers,

GKAM

zepp · 12th March 2006, 18:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by GKAM)

Well done Zepp!

Let us know how the pool trial goes. However, having dived an IDA71 KISS extensively, I have a few pointers you may find of use.

I too made my first dives with the original Russian hoses and DSV. You will find these are extremely uncomfortable unless you use a FFM. It would be best to witch to a Ray DSV and hoses.

Also, you are likely to need about 4kg of lead bolted on the IDA lid to counter the lung buoyancy.

A third pointer is on the bailout DV. I too had one on my rig for the first couple of dives. In my opinion a 3L aluminium sidemount is a more practical bailout option. The DIL tank is way too small for escapes. If you decide to keep the DV on, it may be a good idea to install an FCD to prevent gas loss if the diaphragm is pressed accidentally.

Last thing, if there is no OPV installed on the O2 1st stage, it may be worth getting it there.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get on!!!

Cheers,

GKAM

Thanks for the pointers, I am putting lead in as I type

, PM sent...

12th March 2006, 10:40	#1 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 284	Just add water It's taken longer than I thought, but I now have a 'usable' homebuild. __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052/shearwater The Dyson is back
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12th March 2006, 18:14	#2 (permalink)
GKAM digital nomad Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 254	Re: Just add water Well done Zepp! Let us know how the pool trial goes. However, having dived an IDA71 KISS extensively, I have a few pointers you may find of use. I too made my first dives with the original Russian hoses and DSV. You will find these are extremely uncomfortable unless you use a FFM. It would be best to witch to a Ray DSV and hoses. Also, you are likely to need about 4kg of lead bolted on the IDA lid to counter the lung buoyancy. A third pointer is on the bailout DV. I too had one on my rig for the first couple of dives. In my opinion a 3L aluminium sidemount is a more practical bailout option. The DIL tank is way too small for escapes. If you decide to keep the DV on, it may be a good idea to install an FCD to prevent gas loss if the diaphragm is pressed accidentally. Last thing, if there is no OPV installed on the O2 1st stage, it may be worth getting it there. I hope this helps. Let us know how you get on!!! Cheers, GKAM
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12th March 2006, 18:19	#3 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 284	Re: Just add water Quote: (Originally Posted by GKAM) Well done Zepp! Let us know how the pool trial goes. However, having dived an IDA71 KISS extensively, I have a few pointers you may find of use. I too made my first dives with the original Russian hoses and DSV. You will find these are extremely uncomfortable unless you use a FFM. It would be best to witch to a Ray DSV and hoses. Also, you are likely to need about 4kg of lead bolted on the IDA lid to counter the lung buoyancy. A third pointer is on the bailout DV. I too had one on my rig for the first couple of dives. In my opinion a 3L aluminium sidemount is a more practical bailout option. The DIL tank is way too small for escapes. If you decide to keep the DV on, it may be a good idea to install an FCD to prevent gas loss if the diaphragm is pressed accidentally. Last thing, if there is no OPV installed on the O2 1st stage, it may be worth getting it there. I hope this helps. Let us know how you get on!!! Cheers, GKAM Thanks for the pointers, I am putting lead in as I type , PM sent... __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052/shearwater The Dyson is back
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