homebuild challenge

shell-back · 15th April 2006, 21:20

The Homebuild RBW challenge

pictures don't count but we want to see them!

Challenge begins today April 15th and ends at the DEMA 06 RBW PARTY

RULES:
NO rules, just right

Looking for entries of :
Loop design , scrubber ,po2 monitor, BOV, Back plate
tank attachment devices, counter lungs , HUD, tank weights and any other item you think will be worthy Mods accepted.

all Items must be present and verified, pics will be taken and posted on RBW for votes. The details are sketchy I know but so are the entries

Let the fun begin , this will be the put up or shut up event of the year.

Sutty · 15th April 2006, 22:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back)

DEMA 06 RBW PARTY

Don't want to be picky - but when is that?

I've got an idea, but nothing more at present....

shell-back · 15th April 2006, 22:13

I will let STU give the dates and place of the exact spot.

November 8-11 in Orlando, FL!
http://www.DEMAShow.com

If you cannot make it your entry can ! we can work it out.

**jkromelow** · 1st July 2006, 00:00

I think you should have to dive it to show it works. There is some decent diving in Florida.

JK

shell-back · 1st July 2006, 13:15

this would be entertaining at best but not necessary as we want to have fun not drama. a video of you diving your work would probably sway some votes I assume. I have already agreed to bring one members entry and will do the same for others if needed.

time is getting short , Get er done!

Genesis · 2nd July 2006, 03:58

When/where is the Rebreather party, and how does one get in if they are not "diving bizness" aka "qualified for DEMA"?

In short, if I'm gonna cart a home-build down there, I darn sure am going to do it personally (where it does NOT leave my control during that time) and yes, it will likely still be dripping.

Yankee Rebel · 5th September 2006, 14:36

ive got a simple BOV that was made from common everyday off the shelf parts, that almost anyone can make for about $150 (including OC Regset) and an evenings time. its alittle stiff, but it functions in air. it hasnt been wet tested yet due to my homebuild still being in the process of being built. would pics be suitable for entry for this, or does it HAVE to be present?

its pretty garage tech, but itll work. i made mine for about $100 in parts, including a NIB regulator that i scored off fleabay. if youre interested, let me know.
Yankee Rebel

Genesis · 7th November 2006, 02:06

Does my avatar count as an entry?

That's no shit, operating in full eCCR mode, in my pool this evening. I even played "shark" with my kid in the pool for about a half-hour in an attempt to overbreathe the scrubber (no breakthrough despite my best effort, even with a half-can adapter in and 4-8 instead of the usual 6-12.)

To those who said I couldn't - you know what my response is now, right?

It doesn't trim bad either - a bit head up but not horrible, and a couple of pounds of trim weights will fix that. Needs a lot of weight on the belt to sink it tho - I'm going to put the steel backplate on instead of the aluminum one, and with a full charge of 'sorb that will add another 4lbs to the unit's weight too. In a 3 mil full suit in the pool (the water was quite cold - its been cold up here lately!) I needed close to 20lbs to sink - it'll be around 10-12 with the SS plate and a full charge. That'll be pretty close to neutral in terms of its "native" trim.

Yes, the K1 will be at DEMA. Fully charged, in the event there's an opportunity to use it.

What categories do I get into with this? (I think this counts as "put up")

If you'd like a larger picture, here it is....

John Langley · 29th January 2007, 13:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Yankee Rebel)

ive got a simple BOV that was made from common everyday off the shelf parts, that almost anyone can make for about $150 (including OC Regset) and an evenings time. its alittle stiff, but it functions in air. it hasnt been wet tested yet due to my homebuild still being in the process of being built. would pics be suitable for entry for this, or does it HAVE to be present?

its pretty garage tech, but itll work. i made mine for about $100 in parts, including a NIB regulator that i scored off fleabay. if youre interested, let me know.
Yankee Rebel

Any pics,or drawings of your BOV yet?

J.L.

pirateeye · 8th April 2007, 22:17

Would like to see pics of the homade BOV also

15th April 2006, 21:20	#1 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 475	homebuild challenge The Homebuild RBW challenge pictures don't count but we want to see them! Challenge begins today April 15th and ends at the DEMA 06 RBW PARTY RULES: NO rules, just right Looking for entries of : Loop design , scrubber ,po2 monitor, BOV, Back plate tank attachment devices, counter lungs , HUD, tank weights and any other item you think will be worthy Mods accepted. all Items must be present and verified, pics will be taken and posted on RBW for votes. The details are sketchy I know but so are the entries Let the fun begin , this will be the put up or shut up event of the year. __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 RBW FIGJAM commitee member Last edited by shell-back : 15th April 2006 at 22:16.
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15th April 2006, 22:06	#2 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 837	Re: homebuild challenge Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back) DEMA 06 RBW PARTY Don't want to be picky - but when is that? I've got an idea, but nothing more at present.... __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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15th April 2006, 22:13	#3 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 475	Re: homebuild challenge I will let STU give the dates and place of the exact spot. November 8-11 in Orlando, FL! http://www.DEMAShow.com If you cannot make it your entry can ! we can work it out. __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 RBW FIGJAM commitee member
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1st July 2006, 00:00	#4 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Re: homebuild challenge I think you should have to dive it to show it works. There is some decent diving in Florida. JK __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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1st July 2006, 13:15	#5 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 475	Re: homebuild challenge this would be entertaining at best but not necessary as we want to have fun not drama. a video of you diving your work would probably sway some votes I assume. I have already agreed to bring one members entry and will do the same for others if needed. time is getting short , Get er done! __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 RBW FIGJAM commitee member
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2nd July 2006, 03:58	#6 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,453	Re: homebuild challenge When/where is the Rebreather party, and how does one get in if they are not "diving bizness" aka "qualified for DEMA"? In short, if I'm gonna cart a home-build down there, I darn sure am going to do it personally (where it does NOT leave my control during that time) and yes, it will likely still be dripping. __________________ "A venturesome minority will always be eager to get off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." http://www.denninger.net http://www.diversunion.org/liability.htm - Fix the Diving Cert racket
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5th September 2006, 14:36	#7 (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: homebuild challenge ive got a simple BOV that was made from common everyday off the shelf parts, that almost anyone can make for about $150 (including OC Regset) and an evenings time. its alittle stiff, but it functions in air. it hasnt been wet tested yet due to my homebuild still being in the process of being built. would pics be suitable for entry for this, or does it HAVE to be present? its pretty garage tech, but itll work. i made mine for about $100 in parts, including a NIB regulator that i scored off fleabay. if youre interested, let me know. Yankee Rebel
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7th November 2006, 02:06	#8 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,453	Re: homebuild challenge Does my avatar count as an entry? That's no shit, operating in full eCCR mode, in my pool this evening. I even played "shark" with my kid in the pool for about a half-hour in an attempt to overbreathe the scrubber (no breakthrough despite my best effort, even with a half-can adapter in and 4-8 instead of the usual 6-12.) To those who said I couldn't - you know what my response is now, right? It doesn't trim bad either - a bit head up but not horrible, and a couple of pounds of trim weights will fix that. Needs a lot of weight on the belt to sink it tho - I'm going to put the steel backplate on instead of the aluminum one, and with a full charge of 'sorb that will add another 4lbs to the unit's weight too. In a 3 mil full suit in the pool (the water was quite cold - its been cold up here lately!) I needed close to 20lbs to sink - it'll be around 10-12 with the SS plate and a full charge. That'll be pretty close to neutral in terms of its "native" trim. Yes, the K1 will be at DEMA. Fully charged, in the event there's an opportunity to use it. What categories do I get into with this? (I think this counts as "put up") If you'd like a larger picture, here it is.... __________________ "A venturesome minority will always be eager to get off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." http://www.denninger.net http://www.diversunion.org/liability.htm - Fix the Diving Cert racket
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29th January 2007, 13:58	#9 (permalink)
John Langley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in an appartment on the 99th floor of my block Posts: 103	Re: homebuild challenge Quote: (Originally Posted by Yankee Rebel) ive got a simple BOV that was made from common everyday off the shelf parts, that almost anyone can make for about $150 (including OC Regset) and an evenings time. its alittle stiff, but it functions in air. it hasnt been wet tested yet due to my homebuild still being in the process of being built. would pics be suitable for entry for this, or does it HAVE to be present? its pretty garage tech, but itll work. i made mine for about $100 in parts, including a NIB regulator that i scored off fleabay. if youre interested, let me know. Yankee Rebel Any pics,or drawings of your BOV yet? J.L. __________________ BSAC 1620 www.aqualanddivers.co.uk www.oceandiving.co.uk Thank your mother for the dripping.
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8th April 2007, 22:17	#10 (permalink)
pirateeye New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 49	Re: homebuild challenge Would like to see pics of the homade BOV also __________________ Why Buy It When You Can Spend More to Build It
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