The G1 rebreather

Mdemon · 15th July 2006, 15:49

Superb. I think socks are an under-rated resource by the diving community.

Roll on G2!

**wedivebc** · 15th July 2006, 16:35

When I saw that I immediately was reminded of this. His owner loved him too

shell-back · 15th July 2006, 16:55

what in hell is that ?

the dog not the rebreather

solocavediver · 15th July 2006, 19:58

Er, well, Shell-Back, I think what Dave meant was that the G1 rebreather is a Dead Dog. But in fact that is not quite correct. The G1 rebreather is in fact a Live Dog, as is its owner. And the Bible assures us that

"A live dog is better than a dead lion".

The accident reports being full of sad cases of Dead Lions - even some who were diving the mighty Cis - I wish us all, dogs and lions both, a safe year of diving. By the way many thanks to SINUS for taking flattery to absurd but wonderful extremes!

Just off for my Sunday dive,

Cheers,

Charles.

**wedivebc** · 15th July 2006, 20:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by solocavediver)

Er, well, Shell-Back, I think what Dave meant was that the G1 rebreather is a Dead Dog. But in fact that is not quite correct. The G1 rebreather is in fact a Live Dog, as is its owner. And the Bible assures us that

"A live dog is better than a dead lion".

The accident reports being full of sad cases of Dead Lions - even some who were diving the mighty Cis - I wish us all, dogs and lions both, a safe year of diving. By the way many thanks to SINUS for taking flattery to absurd but wonderful extremes!

Just off for my Sunday dive,

Cheers,

Charles.

Sorry, wasn't implying anything about being dead. My implication was ugly as it was it was still a dog and loved by it's owner. No disrespect intended.

abowie · 15th July 2006, 22:56

A sterling demonstration of both the desire to surmount obstacles that is the core of every rebreather diver and the grit that allowed the Brits to triumph over the Hun in WW2.

You Sir, are a legend.

SimonK · 16th July 2006, 12:00

The use of socks in scrubber design has a fine and glorious history.
I belive the Apollo 13 astronauts used socks to rebuild round Command Module scrubbers so they fitted into square LEM holes. If its good enough for NASA I see no reason for us to turn our noses up at the idea (provided the socks are clean)

Simon

sven · 16th July 2006, 13:33

solocavediver,

If only the pictures were as good as your designs

Have some green ... Awesome! And it even includes a spinach can ...

Have you seen this before:

Hah! Easy! (Bearing in mind that the simplest form is an O2 rebreather)

An institutional-sized flip-top tin of Milo; the bladder from a very large winecask; the filter pads from a home aquarium system; old bits of rope cut-up and soaked in potash; and - based on a straightforward pendulum-system of a single hose- a few pieces of pool filter hoses, (the larger bore is better than the garden hose!) Then attach a front-mounted O2 cylinder that you can throttle by hand!

Posted recently by David Strike on www.diveoz.com
(http://www.diveoz.com.au/discussion_...TOPIC_ID=12636)

All the best with your truly unique Rebreather!

solocavediver · 17th July 2006, 10:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by SimonK)

The use of socks in scrubber design has a fine and glorious history.
I belive the Apollo 13 astronauts used socks to rebuild round Command Module scrubbers so they fitted into square LEM holes. If its good enough for NASA I see no reason for us to turn our noses up at the idea (provided the socks are clean)

Simon

My God! - so that scene in the movie where they're making a new scrubber out of bits - in real life they ended up using SOCKS!!! - and you realise those socks would have been holding in - wait for it - LITHIUM HYDROXIDE!!!! Must have been good socks to begin with.. I still remember everyone watching the TV in a local newsagent when they were trying to land Apollo 13. And being glad when they made it.

Cheers,

Charles.

Jens Kallmeyer · 17th July 2006, 17:59

HI Charles

I think this rebreather puts you into the homebuilders Hall of Fame!

Do you have any pictures of you actually wearing the rig?
When reading all this articles about accidents with high-end multi computer units, I just can't help the feeling that homebuilders are somehow the safer crowd. Not better looking (definitely not) but they usually know their stuff and don't just strap an expensive box on their back

Jens

15th July 2006, 15:49	#11 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,946	Re: The G1 rebreather Superb. I think socks are an under-rated resource by the diving community. Roll on G2! __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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15th July 2006, 16:55	#13 (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: The G1 rebreather what in hell is that ? the dog not the rebreather __________________ 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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15th July 2006, 19:58	#14 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 117	Re: The G1 rebreather Er, well, Shell-Back, I think what Dave meant was that the G1 rebreather is a Dead Dog. But in fact that is not quite correct. The G1 rebreather is in fact a Live Dog, as is its owner. And the Bible assures us that "A live dog is better than a dead lion". The accident reports being full of sad cases of Dead Lions - even some who were diving the mighty Cis - I wish us all, dogs and lions both, a safe year of diving. By the way many thanks to SINUS for taking flattery to absurd but wonderful extremes! Just off for my Sunday dive, Cheers, Charles.
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15th July 2006, 20:59	#15 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,508	Re: The G1 rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by solocavediver) Er, well, Shell-Back, I think what Dave meant was that the G1 rebreather is a Dead Dog. But in fact that is not quite correct. The G1 rebreather is in fact a Live Dog, as is its owner. And the Bible assures us that "A live dog is better than a dead lion". The accident reports being full of sad cases of Dead Lions - even some who were diving the mighty Cis - I wish us all, dogs and lions both, a safe year of diving. By the way many thanks to SINUS for taking flattery to absurd but wonderful extremes! Just off for my Sunday dive, Cheers, Charles. Sorry, wasn't implying anything about being dead. My implication was ugly as it was it was still a dog and loved by it's owner. No disrespect intended. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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15th July 2006, 22:56	#16 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 574	Re: The G1 rebreather A sterling demonstration of both the desire to surmount obstacles that is the core of every rebreather diver and the grit that allowed the Brits to triumph over the Hun in WW2. You Sir, are a legend. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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16th July 2006, 12:00	#17 (permalink)
SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: The G1 rebreather The use of socks in scrubber design has a fine and glorious history. I belive the Apollo 13 astronauts used socks to rebuild round Command Module scrubbers so they fitted into square LEM holes. If its good enough for NASA I see no reason for us to turn our noses up at the idea (provided the socks are clean) Simon
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16th July 2006, 13:33	#18 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 551	Re: The G1 rebreather solocavediver, If only the pictures were as good as your designs Have some green ... Awesome! And it even includes a spinach can ... Have you seen this before: Hah! Easy! (Bearing in mind that the simplest form is an O2 rebreather) An institutional-sized flip-top tin of Milo; the bladder from a very large winecask; the filter pads from a home aquarium system; old bits of rope cut-up and soaked in potash; and - based on a straightforward pendulum-system of a single hose- a few pieces of pool filter hoses, (the larger bore is better than the garden hose!) Then attach a front-mounted O2 cylinder that you can throttle by hand! Posted recently by David Strike on www.diveoz.com (http://www.diveoz.com.au/discussion_...TOPIC_ID=12636) All the best with your truly unique Rebreather! __________________ Regards, Sven The Sydney Project website: http://www.sydneyproject.com My Blog: http://sven.rebreatherworld.com "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
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17th July 2006, 10:14	#19 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 117	Re: The G1 rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by SimonK) The use of socks in scrubber design has a fine and glorious history. I belive the Apollo 13 astronauts used socks to rebuild round Command Module scrubbers so they fitted into square LEM holes. If its good enough for NASA I see no reason for us to turn our noses up at the idea (provided the socks are clean) Simon My God! - so that scene in the movie where they're making a new scrubber out of bits - in real life they ended up using SOCKS!!! - and you realise those socks would have been holding in - wait for it - LITHIUM HYDROXIDE!!!! Must have been good socks to begin with.. I still remember everyone watching the TV in a local newsagent when they were trying to land Apollo 13. And being glad when they made it. Cheers, Charles.
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17th July 2006, 17:59	#20 (permalink)
Jens Kallmeyer New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI, US Posts: 55	Re: The G1 rebreather HI Charles I think this rebreather puts you into the homebuilders Hall of Fame! Do you have any pictures of you actually wearing the rig? When reading all this articles about accidents with high-end multi computer units, I just can't help the feeling that homebuilders are somehow the safer crowd. Not better looking (definitely not) but they usually know their stuff and don't just strap an expensive box on their back Jens
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