KISSing a Russian Chest...

***Louby Lou*** · 6th February 2007, 20:42

..... mounted rebreather

Here you go guys and gals!

Jay Harding has kindly written the first installation about the modding of his Russian IDA-59 snagged off eBay. You can read the article HERE

Many thanks to Jay for his article

Please can you use this thread to ask any questions, post any comments and use the article to leave reputation for Jay.

Cheers

Miss Lou

jmhardingjr · 7th February 2007, 16:49

Hi Guys and Gals,

This thread refers to a little article that I wrote and posted detailing a KISS style mod that I did to my Russian IDA-59 chest mounted Rebreather.

There's still more to come on this as additional mods are still in progress. Have yet to test dive it, but will soon.

Jay

RebreatherNut · 7th February 2007, 19:16

Jay,
Nice Article, thank you very much.
Keep us posted on your progress, it looks very interesting. I do know a guy in Panama who loves diving the IDA-59.

Cheers,
RBN

Jens Kallmeyer · 21st February 2007, 12:52

HI Jay

Great work! It looks as if you and Dave will have some serious fun this year.
Good luck with your new toy

Jens

**fireman** · 21st February 2007, 19:25

Nice job, simple clean cheap. How about a dive report?

pdenoble · 16th April 2007, 16:08

I thought that IDA was a self-rescue breathing apparatus for submariners. It was designed for use within submarine and for a controlled ascent to the surface. I am not sure how smooth would it perform in prolonged horizontal underwater swimming.

**Dave Sutton** · 16th April 2007, 16:14

There are many divers using it quite gladly as a diving rig, and reports are all favorable. Jay's implementation is good, and next week we'll find out for sure!

Dave

bythesea · 16th April 2007, 21:22

Speaking of which,,,
1)Does the 59 use the same scrubber as the 71?
2)The IDA-76 has a center to center distance of roughly 4" for the CL-scrubber connectors. Anybody have measurements for other russian scrubbers? Are all the connectors the same thread size?

Thinking about getting a bigger scrubber onto the 76

**Dave Sutton** · 17th April 2007, 00:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by bythesea)

Speaking of which,,, 1)Does the 59 use the same scrubber as the 71? 2)The IDA-76 has a center to center distance of roughly 4" for the CL-scrubber connectors. Anybody have measurements for other russian scrubbers? Are all the connectors the same thread size? Thinking about getting a bigger scrubber onto the 76

IDA-59/64/71 scrubbers are all the same part number. Same thread used on the scrubbers is used on the DSV and hoses as well.

AKA-60 scrubber uses the same threads, but uses (strangely) a smaller connector at the end of the breathing hoses (go figure).

IDA-72 is all by itself thread-size wise.

Since you are semi-local, grab your stuff and come down and play rebreathers with Jay and myself some afternoon.

Dave

Corallaro · 19th April 2007, 08:45

Hi bythesea

I have the 76 and the 71

this week end (the 76 is in my w.e. home) i try to connect ida 71 scrubber to ida 76 an make photos...

but the 76 is so beautiful as is
i use it as is but with the ida 71 modified FFM ( i add a lower dump valve) and hose to make more visible gauge
if you use a 71 scrubber.......change also the oxygen tank ..

Giovanni

6th February 2007, 20:42	#1 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,049	KISSing a Russian Chest... ..... mounted rebreather Here you go guys and gals! Jay Harding has kindly written the first installation about the modding of his Russian IDA-59 snagged off eBay. You can read the article HERE Many thanks to Jay for his article Please can you use this thread to ask any questions, post any comments and use the article to leave reputation for Jay. Cheers Miss Lou __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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7th February 2007, 16:49	#2 (permalink)
jmhardingjr Son of a Sailor Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: . . . this one particular harbor . . . Posts: 201	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... Hi Guys and Gals, This thread refers to a little article that I wrote and posted detailing a KISS style mod that I did to my Russian IDA-59 chest mounted Rebreather. There's still more to come on this as additional mods are still in progress. Have yet to test dive it, but will soon. Jay __________________ ". . . the sea's in my veins, my tradition remains, I'm just glad I don't live in a trailer . . ."
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7th February 2007, 19:16	#3 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Casual Sport Kiss Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 723	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... Jay, Nice Article, thank you very much. Keep us posted on your progress, it looks very interesting. I do know a guy in Panama who loves diving the IDA-59. Cheers, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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21st February 2007, 12:52	#4 (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: KISSing a Russian Chest... HI Jay Great work! It looks as if you and Dave will have some serious fun this year. Good luck with your new toy Jens
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fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 550	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... Nice job, simple clean cheap. How about a dive report? __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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16th April 2007, 16:08	#6 (permalink)
pdenoble RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC, USA Posts: 1	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... I thought that IDA was a self-rescue breathing apparatus for submariners. It was designed for use within submarine and for a controlled ascent to the surface. I am not sure how smooth would it perform in prolonged horizontal underwater swimming.
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16th April 2007, 16:14	#7 (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: 2,913	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... There are many divers using it quite gladly as a diving rig, and reports are all favorable. Jay's implementation is good, and next week we'll find out for sure! Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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16th April 2007, 21:22	#8 (permalink)
bythesea RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: W.Mass, USA Posts: 75	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... Speaking of which,,, 1)Does the 59 use the same scrubber as the 71? 2)The IDA-76 has a center to center distance of roughly 4" for the CL-scrubber connectors. Anybody have measurements for other russian scrubbers? Are all the connectors the same thread size? Thinking about getting a bigger scrubber onto the 76
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17th April 2007, 00:34	#9 (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: 2,913	Re: KISSing a Russian Chest... Quote: (Originally Posted by bythesea) Speaking of which,,, 1)Does the 59 use the same scrubber as the 71? 2)The IDA-76 has a center to center distance of roughly 4" for the CL-scrubber connectors. Anybody have measurements for other russian scrubbers? Are all the connectors the same thread size? Thinking about getting a bigger scrubber onto the 76 IDA-59/64/71 scrubbers are all the same part number. Same thread used on the scrubbers is used on the DSV and hoses as well. AKA-60 scrubber uses the same threads, but uses (strangely) a smaller connector at the end of the breathing hoses (go figure). IDA-72 is all by itself thread-size wise. Since you are semi-local, grab your stuff and come down and play rebreathers with Jay and myself some afternoon. Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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