insp bottle maint - valve parts

fubari · 17th February 2007, 21:00

It is time for me to do some cylinder maint.

Can you suggest a source of rebuild kits for the buddy valves on the 3ltr insp cylinders? I need to clean 5 (one has bent threads, so it is going in the recycle bin and will be a new valve).

I would also welcome a pointer to a service tech manual.

The valve itself has few markings; raised letters from casting time "BUDDY" on one side, and in dot matrix on the other: "RB13A 3H12 M25X2" (serial #?)
Also in dot matrix same side, right next to the valve outlet: "5/8G" (mfg date? model?).

John G.

spn2298 · 18th February 2007, 07:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by fubari)

It is time for me to do some cylinder maint.

Can you suggest a source of rebuild kits for the buddy valves on the 3ltr insp cylinders? I need to clean 5 (one has bent threads, so it is going in the recycle bin and will be a new valve).
I would also welcome a pointer to a service tech manual.

John G.

Hi john,

Did you check the Rebreathers Worldwide website?
Rebreathers Worldwide

Inspiration cylinder valves maintenance:
Cilindervalve

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Masa

Tino de Rijk · 18th February 2007, 14:28

The best and most obvious source is Ambient Pressure diving themselves, as they make their own valves & can supply complete diagrams and service kits.
If your valve has "buddy" printed on it, it is definitely their own make valves.
For the first 3 or 4 years of so (i.e. from 1998 till 2002) they sourced their valves from MDE. This is valve you can see on the Rebreathers Worldwide link that Masa supplied below.
After that APD started making their own. You can recognise them easily becasue theu have a green or black plastic cap on the very top.

So I'd say: to to the source: APD (or, if US-based, SDS).

Ciao,

Tino.

Quote: (Originally Posted by spn2298)

Hi john,

Did you check the Rebreathers Worldwide website?
Rebreathers Worldwide

Inspiration cylinder valves maintenance:
Cilindervalve

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Masa

manxdiver856 · 18th February 2007, 23:21

If you have any problems getting parts let me know....i will arrange to get them to you.

Steve

fubari · 19th February 2007, 03:52

I've left a message in to SDS (as I'm in middle usa).
I've got an email in to APD.

*shrug* being the impatient fellow that I am

, I thought I'd ask here while I was waiting (Steve, you'll be my plan-B).

All of you have been helpful; thanks for the pointers & advice.
John G.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tino de Rijk)

The best and most obvious source is Ambient Pressure diving themselves, as they make their own valves & can supply complete diagrams and service kits.
If your valve has "buddy" printed on it, it is definitely their own make valves.
For the first 3 or 4 years of so (i.e. from 1998 till 2002) they sourced their valves from MDE. This is valve you can see on the Rebreathers Worldwide link that Masa supplied below.
After that APD started making their own. You can recognise them easily becasue theu have a green or black plastic cap on the very top.

So I'd say: to to the source: APD (or, if US-based, SDS).

Ciao,

Tino.

PeteS · 19th February 2007, 11:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by fubari)

I've left a message in to SDS (as I'm in middle usa).
I've got an email in to APD.

*shrug* being the impatient fellow that I am

, I thought I'd ask here while I was waiting (Steve, you'll be my plan-B).

All of you have been helpful; thanks for the pointers & advice.
John G.

Just pick up the phone and talk to AP, it's far quicker and you'll have the parts you want in a few days.

17th February 2007, 21:00	#1 (permalink)
fubari New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 113	insp bottle maint - valve parts It is time for me to do some cylinder maint. Can you suggest a source of rebuild kits for the buddy valves on the 3ltr insp cylinders? I need to clean 5 (one has bent threads, so it is going in the recycle bin and will be a new valve). I would also welcome a pointer to a service tech manual. The valve itself has few markings; raised letters from casting time "BUDDY" on one side, and in dot matrix on the other: "RB13A 3H12 M25X2" (serial #?) Also in dot matrix same side, right next to the valve outlet: "5/8G" (mfg date? model?). John G.
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18th February 2007, 07:40	#2 (permalink)
spn2298 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Mariana Islands Posts: 48	Re: insp bottle maint - valve parts Quote: (Originally Posted by fubari) It is time for me to do some cylinder maint. Can you suggest a source of rebuild kits for the buddy valves on the 3ltr insp cylinders? I need to clean 5 (one has bent threads, so it is going in the recycle bin and will be a new valve). I would also welcome a pointer to a service tech manual. John G. Hi john, Did you check the Rebreathers Worldwide website? Rebreathers Worldwide Inspiration cylinder valves maintenance: Cilindervalve Hope this helps. Regards, Masa
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18th February 2007, 14:28	#3 (permalink)
Tino de Rijk Old, maybe one day wise Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 372	Re: insp bottle maint - valve parts The best and most obvious source is Ambient Pressure diving themselves, as they make their own valves & can supply complete diagrams and service kits. If your valve has "buddy" printed on it, it is definitely their own make valves. For the first 3 or 4 years of so (i.e. from 1998 till 2002) they sourced their valves from MDE. This is valve you can see on the Rebreathers Worldwide link that Masa supplied below. After that APD started making their own. You can recognise them easily becasue theu have a green or black plastic cap on the very top. So I'd say: to to the source: APD (or, if US-based, SDS). Ciao, Tino. Quote: (Originally Posted by spn2298) Hi john, Did you check the Rebreathers Worldwide website? Rebreathers Worldwide Inspiration cylinder valves maintenance: Cilindervalve Hope this helps. Regards, Masa
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18th February 2007, 23:21	#4 (permalink)
manxdiver856 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Ouroboros Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 17	Re: insp bottle maint - valve parts If you have any problems getting parts let me know....i will arrange to get them to you. Steve
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19th February 2007, 03:52	#5 (permalink)
fubari New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 113	thanks for the pointers & advice I've left a message in to SDS (as I'm in middle usa). I've got an email in to APD. shrug being the impatient fellow that I am , I thought I'd ask here while I was waiting (Steve, you'll be my plan-B). All of you have been helpful; thanks for the pointers & advice. John G. Quote: (Originally Posted by Tino de Rijk) The best and most obvious source is Ambient Pressure diving themselves, as they make their own valves & can supply complete diagrams and service kits. If your valve has "buddy" printed on it, it is definitely their own make valves. For the first 3 or 4 years of so (i.e. from 1998 till 2002) they sourced their valves from MDE. This is valve you can see on the Rebreathers Worldwide link that Masa supplied below. After that APD started making their own. You can recognise them easily becasue theu have a green or black plastic cap on the very top. So I'd say: to to the source: APD (or, if US-based, SDS). Ciao, Tino.
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19th February 2007, 11:02	#6 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 539	Re: thanks for the pointers & advice Quote: (Originally Posted by fubari) I've left a message in to SDS (as I'm in middle usa). I've got an email in to APD. shrug being the impatient fellow that I am , I thought I'd ask here while I was waiting (Steve, you'll be my plan-B). All of you have been helpful; thanks for the pointers & advice. John G. Just pick up the phone and talk to AP, it's far quicker and you'll have the parts you want in a few days. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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