Possibilities, choices and costs

montyg · 15th June 2005, 06:59

The idea is that it stimulates discussion so please, feel free to add anything or everything!

Counterlungs
MSR Hydration bags 2, 4 or 6 liters capacity US$30 (http://www.msrcorp.com ) or (www.jetsam.ca)
Breathing bags from Rebreathers Australia $165 AUD per pair including GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm )

DSV + Breathing Hoses combos
Dolphin EUR499 ( http://www.danshop.com/t52000.html )
Ray EUR175.90 (http://www.danshop.com/t53016.html )

DSVs
Ray ( seems like it's not sold separately )
Dolphin EUR187.95 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51402.html )
Nemotech OC/CC $600 ( http://www.master.pl/~nemotech/rebreatherparts.htm )
KISS Manufacturing OC/CC www.jetsam.ca $675 ( www.jetsam.ca )
Bob Howell OC/CC ( http://www.btinternet.com/~bhowell/ocdsv.htm )
Halcyon OC/CC mouthpiece approx US$850 ( http://www.halcyon.net/rebreather/rb80_configure.shtml )
Basic DSV from Divematics,USA, Inc. US$475 (http://www.divenet.com/divematics/mouthpiece/)
CC/OC DSV from Divematics,USA, Inc. US$750 (http://www.divenet.com/divematics/mouthpiece/)

Breathing hoses
Ray EUR33.50 each from Danshop.com( http://www.danshop.com/t52208.html )
Dolphin EUR71.95 each from Danshop.com ( http://www.danshop.com/r33925.html )
Oxycheq $22 each ( http://www.oxycheq.com/rebreather_sales.html )
Jetsam / KISS hoses US$35 each ( www.jetsam.ca )
Abyss hoses from Rebreathers Australia $55 AUD each including GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm )

Cordura Breathing hose protectors
oxycheq.com US$30 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/RB_Hose_Protectors.html )
STDE 35 Euro per pair ( http://www.stde.ch/en/edo04/poptions.php )

Manifolds
Shackleblock by Divematics,USA, Inc. US$145 without valves and QD's (http://www.divenet.com/divematics/shackleblock/)
Gas Distribution Block from STDE 476 Euros ( http://www.stde.ch/en/edo04/options.php )

Shells
Universal Fibreglass Shells from Rebreathers Australia $825 AUD each GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm )
Aluminium Dolphin Shells for $300 AUD from John Dalla-Zuanna in Australia
Aluminium Dolphin Shells for US$145 from Monty Guest in South Africa
GRP Fiber Dolphin Shells UKP 100 or UKP 140 depending on size ( http://www.grpservices.com/ )
Stainless Steel Dolphin shell from Jeroen Gompelman at Hydrogom ( http://www.hydrogom.com/rebreathernl.htm )

Connectors
Draeger P-connector EUR16.80 (http://www.danshop.com/t51193.html )
and nut EUR4.20 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51609.html )

Popular homebuilder First Stages
Poseidon UKP165 ( http://www.aberdeenwatersports.com )
Apeks DS4 UKP85.30 ( http://www.divebooty.co.uk )

OPV for first stages if you are going the KISS or KISS-type valve route
OxyCheq US$24 each( http://www.oxycheq.com/OmniSwivel.html )
R-OPRV from OMS ( http://www.omsdive.com/regs.html )

Blanking plugs for converting Apeks first stages to non depth compensated regs
From Jetsam Manufacturing US$8 each( www.jetsam.ca )
From Hydrogom ( http://www.hydrogom.com/rebreathernl.htm )

ADV
Aqualung LPO UKP69 (www.divingdirectshop.co.uk/acatalog/AQUALUNGREG.html )
Ray ADV + Dosage ( Ray 40% EUR204 (http://www.danshop.com/t53048.html )
Dolphin ADV + orifii + hoses EUR349 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51410.html )
Bob Howell UKP565 ( www.rebreather.org.uk )
Nemotech $230 ( http://www.master.pl/~nemotech/rebreatherparts.htm )
Oxycheq $275 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/rebreather_sales.html )

Dosage Devices/ KISS and KISS type valves
SCR-Ray 40% EUR 204 ( http://www.danshop.com/t53048.html )
SCR/CCR-Dolphin Orifice 50% EUR 77 each (http://www.danshop.com/t51810.html ) and hose EUR70
( http://www.danshop.com/t53481.html )
CCR - KISS Valve $225 excluding hoses, valve, filter, etc ( www.jetsam.ca )
Swagelok Fine Metering Valve as desribed here ( http://www.vk4tub.org/tubby/gas_injection/serviceable_gas_injection_system.htm )
Hydrogom CMF valve ( http://www.hydrogom.com/ )
Clippard equivalent ? ( www.clippard.com )

Scrubber
Ray co-axial 2hr duration EUR220( http://www.danshop.com/t53107.html )
Dolphin Axial 4 hr duration EUR319 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51890.html )
Nemotech Radial $1100 with hydrophobic membrane ( http://www.master.pl/~nemotech )
Extendair Axial for Dolphin $349 includes 4 cartidges (http://store.extendair.com/product.php/3.htm )
IDA-71 axial $50 ( www.nobubblediving.com )
Scrubbers from Rebreathers Australia $700 AUD each including GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm )

OPV ( CCR = Over Pressure Valve / SCR = dump valve )
Yer nose ( free )
Apeks Auto-dump UKP42.95 ( http://www.divebooty.co.uk/equipment_details.asp?pid=1343 )
Si-tech Auto-dump UKP29.95 ( www.typhoon-int.co.uk )
BC over pressure valve EUR25.40 ( http://www.danshop.com/t53105.html )
Drager ( Apeks ) EUR63.80 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51781.html )

Hoses & fittings
Swagelok push-on hoses ( http://www.swagelok.com/product/dyn/tp_119/ct_691/nump_24/group_HOSES/bigp_CPH966-VS.htm )
Swagelok push-on hose end fittings ( http://www.swagelok.com/product/dyn/tp_120/ct_692/nump_167/group_HOSES/bigp_HOSECONCOLLAGE-VS.htm )
Swagelok QC-6 and QC-6 series Quick Connects ( http://www.swagelok.com/category.asp?tp=124&tpd=Quick+Couplings&grp=CONNEC TS&bigp=QUICKCOUPLINGS.JPG )
Swagelok P4T series plug valves ( http://www.swagelok.com/product/dyn/tp_132/ct_731/nump_84/group_VALVES/bigp_NPH248-VS.htm )
3/8” UNF to barb adapter from STDE for 14 Euro ( http://www.stde.ch/en/edo04/options.php )

Hoses & fitting & crimping tools courtesy of The "Real" Diver Dave (www.nobubblediving.com)
Hose: Push On Rubber Hose, Buna N, 1/4 ID, 1/2 OD. McMaster-Carr P/N 5288K11 $1.24/foot
Ferrules: One Ear Hose Clamps, 304 SS, 1/2 diameter, McMasterr-Carr P/N 5435K13 ($3.49 per 25 per pack)
Tool to install: Side Jaw Pincer. McMasterr-Carr P/N 6541K69 ($22.50)
1/8 NPT FEMALE port: McMasterr-Carr P/N 5346K41 $6.42/pack of 10
1/8 NPT MALE thread: McMasterr-Carr P/N 5346K13 $$3.91/pack of 10
Hose Mender: McMasterr-Carr P/N: 91355K82
Equivalents from Clippard ? (http://www.clippard.com/ )
Or Parker ? (http://www.parker.com/ )

PPO2 Monitoring ( You didn't forget, did you ? ALWAYS KNOW YOUR PPO2 )

-Displays
Analogue dispays from Steam Machines on sale for US$150 each (http://www.steammachines.com/04ProductsLegacySale2.asp )
DPM-126 Digital Panel Meter $12 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/accessories.html )
Lascar SP200 ( http://www.lascarelectronics.com/PRO...FTOKEN=5628740 )

Other bits
Cell Holders $30 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/O2_Cell_Holders.html )
Oxygen Sensor Cell R22-D US$ 70 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/sensors.html )
Oxygen Sensor Cell R17-D US$ 65 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/sensors.html )
Oxygen Sensor Cell K1-D US$ 70( http://www.oxycheq.com/sensors.html )

PPO2 Meters
Mark Munro $20 - $170 ( http://www.ppo2.com/displays.htm )
KISS Style 3 sensor $675/ 2 sensor $450/ 1 sensor $225 (www.jetsam.ca )
Richard's Excellent SCR and CCR programmable ones with vibrating/buzzer/ HUD options ( http://insane.bug-e.net/KISS/PPO2/index.html )
HS Explorer PPO2 meter with one cell from OxyCheq for US$550
( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_PPO2.html)
HS Explorer PPO2 meter with three cells from OxyCheq for US$640 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_PPO2.html )
Submatix Oxyscan ( http://www.submatix.com/english/index.php?menu0=produkte&menu1=oxyscan )

-Dive computers that integrate into the loop
Uwatec Aladin Air Z O2 with Oxy2 for SCR ONLY( http://www.uwatec.com/english/SPEC-DR.htm )
VR2 ( http://www.vr3.co.uk/vr2/main.php?content=intro )
VR3 ( http://www.vr3.co.uk/vr3/main.php?content=intro )
HS Explorer Model O US$1300 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_O.html )

-Dive computers with CCR Modes
AP Valves Buddy Nexus ( http://www.apvalves.com )
HS Explorer Model M US$ 1200( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_M.html )
Cochran ?

Backplate Adapters
For Dolphin rebreathers by Ron Mcijan US$165 plus shipping ( http://www.tmishop.com/Backplate.htm )
Or use Kerry McKenzie's idea featured here: http://www.vk4tub.org/tubby/ShellFrame/new_dolphin_frame.htm

Happy building !!!

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montyg Monty Guest Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 242	Possibilities, choices and costs The idea is that it stimulates discussion so please, feel free to add anything or everything! Counterlungs MSR Hydration bags 2, 4 or 6 liters capacity US$30 (http://www.msrcorp.com ) or (www.jetsam.ca) Breathing bags from Rebreathers Australia $165 AUD per pair including GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm ) DSV + Breathing Hoses combos Dolphin EUR499 ( http://www.danshop.com/t52000.html ) Ray EUR175.90 (http://www.danshop.com/t53016.html ) DSVs Ray ( seems like it's not sold separately ) Dolphin EUR187.95 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51402.html ) Nemotech OC/CC $600 ( http://www.master.pl/~nemotech/rebreatherparts.htm ) KISS Manufacturing OC/CC www.jetsam.ca $675 ( www.jetsam.ca ) Bob Howell OC/CC ( http://www.btinternet.com/~bhowell/ocdsv.htm ) Halcyon OC/CC mouthpiece approx US$850 ( http://www.halcyon.net/rebreather/rb80_configure.shtml ) Basic DSV from Divematics,USA, Inc. US$475 (http://www.divenet.com/divematics/mouthpiece/) CC/OC DSV from Divematics,USA, Inc. US$750 (http://www.divenet.com/divematics/mouthpiece/) Breathing hoses Ray EUR33.50 each from Danshop.com( http://www.danshop.com/t52208.html ) Dolphin EUR71.95 each from Danshop.com ( http://www.danshop.com/r33925.html ) Oxycheq $22 each ( http://www.oxycheq.com/rebreather_sales.html ) Jetsam / KISS hoses US$35 each ( www.jetsam.ca ) Abyss hoses from Rebreathers Australia $55 AUD each including GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm ) Cordura Breathing hose protectors oxycheq.com US$30 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/RB_Hose_Protectors.html ) STDE 35 Euro per pair ( http://www.stde.ch/en/edo04/poptions.php ) Manifolds Shackleblock by Divematics,USA, Inc. US$145 without valves and QD's (http://www.divenet.com/divematics/shackleblock/) Gas Distribution Block from STDE 476 Euros ( http://www.stde.ch/en/edo04/options.php ) Shells Universal Fibreglass Shells from Rebreathers Australia $825 AUD each GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm ) Aluminium Dolphin Shells for $300 AUD from John Dalla-Zuanna in Australia Aluminium Dolphin Shells for US$145 from Monty Guest in South Africa GRP Fiber Dolphin Shells UKP 100 or UKP 140 depending on size ( http://www.grpservices.com/ ) Stainless Steel Dolphin shell from Jeroen Gompelman at Hydrogom ( http://www.hydrogom.com/rebreathernl.htm ) Connectors Draeger P-connector EUR16.80 (http://www.danshop.com/t51193.html ) and nut EUR4.20 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51609.html ) Popular homebuilder First Stages Poseidon UKP165 ( http://www.aberdeenwatersports.com ) Apeks DS4 UKP85.30 ( http://www.divebooty.co.uk ) OPV for first stages if you are going the KISS or KISS-type valve route OxyCheq US$24 each( http://www.oxycheq.com/OmniSwivel.html ) R-OPRV from OMS ( http://www.omsdive.com/regs.html ) Blanking plugs for converting Apeks first stages to non depth compensated regs From Jetsam Manufacturing US$8 each( www.jetsam.ca ) From Hydrogom ( http://www.hydrogom.com/rebreathernl.htm ) ADV Aqualung LPO UKP69 (www.divingdirectshop.co.uk/acatalog/AQUALUNGREG.html ) Ray ADV + Dosage ( Ray 40% EUR204 (http://www.danshop.com/t53048.html ) Dolphin ADV + orifii + hoses EUR349 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51410.html ) Bob Howell UKP565 ( www.rebreather.org.uk ) Nemotech $230 ( http://www.master.pl/~nemotech/rebreatherparts.htm ) Oxycheq $275 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/rebreather_sales.html ) Dosage Devices/ KISS and KISS type valves SCR-Ray 40% EUR 204 ( http://www.danshop.com/t53048.html ) SCR/CCR-Dolphin Orifice 50% EUR 77 each (http://www.danshop.com/t51810.html ) and hose EUR70 ( http://www.danshop.com/t53481.html ) CCR - KISS Valve $225 excluding hoses, valve, filter, etc ( www.jetsam.ca ) Swagelok Fine Metering Valve as desribed here ( http://www.vk4tub.org/tubby/gas_injection/serviceable_gas_injection_system.htm ) Hydrogom CMF valve ( http://www.hydrogom.com/ ) Clippard equivalent ? ( www.clippard.com ) Scrubber Ray co-axial 2hr duration EUR220( http://www.danshop.com/t53107.html ) Dolphin Axial 4 hr duration EUR319 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51890.html ) Nemotech Radial $1100 with hydrophobic membrane ( http://www.master.pl/~nemotech ) Extendair Axial for Dolphin $349 includes 4 cartidges (http://store.extendair.com/product.php/3.htm ) IDA-71 axial $50 ( www.nobubblediving.com ) Scrubbers from Rebreathers Australia $700 AUD each including GST ( http://www.vk4tub.org/Rebreathers_Oz/index.htm ) OPV ( CCR = Over Pressure Valve / SCR = dump valve ) Yer nose ( free ) Apeks Auto-dump UKP42.95 ( http://www.divebooty.co.uk/equipment_details.asp?pid=1343 ) Si-tech Auto-dump UKP29.95 ( www.typhoon-int.co.uk ) BC over pressure valve EUR25.40 ( http://www.danshop.com/t53105.html ) Drager ( Apeks ) EUR63.80 ( http://www.danshop.com/t51781.html ) Hoses & fittings Swagelok push-on hoses ( http://www.swagelok.com/product/dyn/tp_119/ct_691/nump_24/group_HOSES/bigp_CPH966-VS.htm ) Swagelok push-on hose end fittings ( http://www.swagelok.com/product/dyn/tp_120/ct_692/nump_167/group_HOSES/bigp_HOSECONCOLLAGE-VS.htm ) Swagelok QC-6 and QC-6 series Quick Connects ( http://www.swagelok.com/category.asp?tp=124&tpd=Quick+Couplings&grp=CONNEC TS&bigp=QUICKCOUPLINGS.JPG ) Swagelok P4T series plug valves ( http://www.swagelok.com/product/dyn/tp_132/ct_731/nump_84/group_VALVES/bigp_NPH248-VS.htm ) 3/8” UNF to barb adapter from STDE for 14 Euro ( http://www.stde.ch/en/edo04/options.php ) Hoses & fitting & crimping tools courtesy of The "Real" Diver Dave (www.nobubblediving.com) Hose: Push On Rubber Hose, Buna N, 1/4 ID, 1/2 OD. McMaster-Carr P/N 5288K11 $1.24/foot Ferrules: One Ear Hose Clamps, 304 SS, 1/2 diameter, McMasterr-Carr P/N 5435K13 ($3.49 per 25 per pack) Tool to install: Side Jaw Pincer. McMasterr-Carr P/N 6541K69 ($22.50) 1/8 NPT FEMALE port: McMasterr-Carr P/N 5346K41 $6.42/pack of 10 1/8 NPT MALE thread: McMasterr-Carr P/N 5346K13 $$3.91/pack of 10 Hose Mender: McMasterr-Carr P/N: 91355K82 Equivalents from Clippard ? (http://www.clippard.com/ ) Or Parker ? (http://www.parker.com/ ) PPO2 Monitoring ( You didn't forget, did you ? ALWAYS KNOW YOUR PPO2 ) -Displays Analogue dispays from Steam Machines on sale for US$150 each (http://www.steammachines.com/04ProductsLegacySale2.asp ) DPM-126 Digital Panel Meter $12 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/accessories.html ) Lascar SP200 ( http://www.lascarelectronics.com/PRO...FTOKEN=5628740 ) Other bits Cell Holders $30 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/O2_Cell_Holders.html ) Oxygen Sensor Cell R22-D US$ 70 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/sensors.html ) Oxygen Sensor Cell R17-D US$ 65 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/sensors.html ) Oxygen Sensor Cell K1-D US$ 70( http://www.oxycheq.com/sensors.html ) PPO2 Meters Mark Munro $20 - $170 ( http://www.ppo2.com/displays.htm ) KISS Style 3 sensor $675/ 2 sensor $450/ 1 sensor $225 (www.jetsam.ca ) Richard's Excellent SCR and CCR programmable ones with vibrating/buzzer/ HUD options ( http://insane.bug-e.net/KISS/PPO2/index.html ) HS Explorer PPO2 meter with one cell from OxyCheq for US$550 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_PPO2.html) HS Explorer PPO2 meter with three cells from OxyCheq for US$640 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_PPO2.html ) Submatix Oxyscan ( http://www.submatix.com/english/index.php?menu0=produkte&menu1=oxyscan ) -Dive computers that integrate into the loop Uwatec Aladin Air Z O2 with Oxy2 for SCR ONLY( http://www.uwatec.com/english/SPEC-DR.htm ) VR2 ( http://www.vr3.co.uk/vr2/main.php?content=intro ) VR3 ( http://www.vr3.co.uk/vr3/main.php?content=intro ) HS Explorer Model O US$1300 ( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_O.html ) -Dive computers with CCR Modes AP Valves Buddy Nexus ( http://www.apvalves.com ) HS Explorer Model M US$ 1200( http://www.oxycheq.com/HS_Explorer_M.html ) Cochran ? Backplate Adapters For Dolphin rebreathers by Ron Mcijan US$165 plus shipping ( http://www.tmishop.com/Backplate.htm ) Or use Kerry McKenzie's idea featured here: http://www.vk4tub.org/tubby/ShellFrame/new_dolphin_frame.htm Happy building !!!
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