cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use

rdmmdr · 23rd September 2006, 03:34

the challenge is to build a rebreather that will not kill the user at a depth of 100 ft for scr and ccr designs for the least amount of money. o2 only rebreather designs are limited to 20 ft. retail prices for all parts apply.
since we all have a closet full of parts, certain parts will not be counted for the total cost

tanks
regulators
standard hoses
spgs
bc or wings and backplates with harness

due to the fact that everyone in this challenge should stay alive use of a factory bov/dsv and hoses will only cost 100.00$ against the total. use of bovs are recommended.

use of any item specifically designed for diving other then the listed will cost three times the retail value. IE dry suit valves.

all materials used will be o2 compatible

the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store.

if there is a tie looks do count.

anyone who wishes to be a judge in this contest pm me because i will be a contestant

rick

Genesis · 24th September 2006, 02:29

No mills or lathes?! Well, that DQs the K1 immediately!

Captain Randy · 24th September 2006, 03:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr)

the challenge is to build a rebreather that will not kill the user at a depth of 100 ft for scr and ccr designs for the least amount of money. o2 only rebreather designs are limited to 20 ft. retail prices for all parts apply.
since we all have a closet full of parts, certain parts will not be counted for the total cost

tanks
regulators
standard hoses
spgs
bc or wings and backplates with harness

due to the fact that everyone in this challenge should stay alive use of a factory bov/dsv and hoses will only cost 100.00$ against the total. use of bovs are recommended.

use of any item specifically designed for diving other then the listed will cost three times the retail value. IE dry suit valves.

all materials used will be o2 compatible

the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store.

if there is a tie looks do count.

anyone who wishes to be a judge in this contest pm me because i will be a contestant

rick

Whats the time frame, is this running with the one for DEMA or seperate.

Randy

**Dave Sutton** · 24th September 2006, 21:52

Well..... since I'm crippled by having a machine shop handy, and would not be able to make one using only a file, I guess I need to volunteer to judge!

I'll even put up the prize: A huge box of Russian scrubbers and leavings from a number of my own projects. Not sure if that's a prize or an incentive to loose...

Dave Sutton

Skipbreather · 24th September 2006, 23:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr)

the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store.

rick

What, no Harbor Freight in your neck of CA?????

Scuba_Vixen · 25th September 2006, 00:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr)

the challenge is to build a rebreather that will not kill the user at a depth of 100 ft for scr and ccr designs for the least amount of money. o2 only rebreather designs are limited to 20 ft. retail prices for all parts apply.

the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store.

if there is a tie looks do count.

rick

I got all my tools at my local hardware store, ..... It's quite a hardware store.......

Since he didn't mention anything about welders, maybe my e/mCCR Dolly qualifies

grandizer52 · 25th September 2006, 09:08

Can I enter a submarine fire fighting OBA

solocavediver · 25th September 2006, 09:57

I think this cheapo rebreather idea is a good one, but when we've done it we should publish our "cheapest usable" design on the Net so that divers who can't afford a commercial Rebreather (some Eastern Europeans for example) can easily make their own. Stick it in the Library with variants according to the diy skill of the constructor.

Cheers,

Charles.

Genesis · 25th September 2006, 14:36

The K1 thread is an attempt at exactly that....

Whether it will kill the user or not remains to be seen - soon!

(Right now Deep Blue and Northeast Scuba Supply both have "critical path" items on order coming here..... waiting on them to be able to get some final integration pieces done and start testing.... )

shell-back · 25th September 2006, 14:49

The title makes me laugh sorry , how bout the cheapest rebreather you would let your wife dive.

I know this is going both ways in a hurry.

23rd September 2006, 03:34	#1 (permalink)
rdmmdr designer of death Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kerman,california Posts: 372	cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use the challenge is to build a rebreather that will not kill the user at a depth of 100 ft for scr and ccr designs for the least amount of money. o2 only rebreather designs are limited to 20 ft. retail prices for all parts apply. since we all have a closet full of parts, certain parts will not be counted for the total cost tanks regulators standard hoses spgs bc or wings and backplates with harness due to the fact that everyone in this challenge should stay alive use of a factory bov/dsv and hoses will only cost 100.00$ against the total. use of bovs are recommended. use of any item specifically designed for diving other then the listed will cost three times the retail value. IE dry suit valves. all materials used will be o2 compatible the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store. if there is a tie looks do count. anyone who wishes to be a judge in this contest pm me because i will be a contestant rick
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24th September 2006, 02:29	#2 (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: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use No mills or lathes?! Well, that DQs the K1 immediately! __________________ "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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24th September 2006, 03:03	#3 (permalink)
Captain Randy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 45	Re: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr) the challenge is to build a rebreather that will not kill the user at a depth of 100 ft for scr and ccr designs for the least amount of money. o2 only rebreather designs are limited to 20 ft. retail prices for all parts apply. since we all have a closet full of parts, certain parts will not be counted for the total cost tanks regulators standard hoses spgs bc or wings and backplates with harness due to the fact that everyone in this challenge should stay alive use of a factory bov/dsv and hoses will only cost 100.00$ against the total. use of bovs are recommended. use of any item specifically designed for diving other then the listed will cost three times the retail value. IE dry suit valves. all materials used will be o2 compatible the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store. if there is a tie looks do count. anyone who wishes to be a judge in this contest pm me because i will be a contestant rick Whats the time frame, is this running with the one for DEMA or seperate. Randy
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24th September 2006, 21:52	#4 (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: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use Well..... since I'm crippled by having a machine shop handy, and would not be able to make one using only a file, I guess I need to volunteer to judge! I'll even put up the prize: A huge box of Russian scrubbers and leavings from a number of my own projects. Not sure if that's a prize or an incentive to loose... Dave Sutton __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 24th September 2006 at 21:55.
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24th September 2006, 23:52	#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: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use Quote: (Originally Posted by rdmmdr) the one key rule for this challenge is that no mills or lathes are to be used. the only tools you can use to build the unit are to be found in the local hardware store. rick What, no Harbor Freight in your neck of CA?????
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25th September 2006, 09:08	#7 (permalink)
grandizer52 Sport Kiss & Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: pearl city hawaii EARTH moving to Iscandar Posts: 254	Re: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use Can I enter a submarine fire fighting OBA
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25th September 2006, 09:57	#8 (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: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use I think this cheapo rebreather idea is a good one, but when we've done it we should publish our "cheapest usable" design on the Net so that divers who can't afford a commercial Rebreather (some Eastern Europeans for example) can easily make their own. Stick it in the Library with variants according to the diy skill of the constructor. Cheers, Charles.
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25th September 2006, 14:36	#9 (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: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use The K1 thread is an attempt at exactly that.... Whether it will kill the user or not remains to be seen - soon! (Right now Deep Blue and Northeast Scuba Supply both have "critical path" items on order coming here..... waiting on them to be able to get some final integration pieces done and start testing.... ) __________________ "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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25th September 2006, 14:49	#10 (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: cheapest rebreather that your wife would let you use The title makes me laugh sorry , how bout the cheapest rebreather you would let your wife dive. I know this is going both ways in a hurry. __________________ 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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