Need help changing counterlung bladder

cadblaster3 · 17th May 2007, 11:35

Anyone out there familiar with changing out the inhale counterlung bladder on an Inspo. Mine has a hole in it, Silent Diving sent me a replacement, but no wrenches, drawings or instructions.

Thanks in advance
Cadblaster3

***Beanie*** · 17th May 2007, 11:39

you might need to get the tools
t-peice spanner
dump valve spanner
13mm hex key

SDS or APD should be able to send you some kind of instructions on how to do it, I'm sure I've seen drawings with an explanation maybe in the manual?

diverklondike · 17th May 2007, 11:49

It is pretty straight forward but you will need a couple of special tools.

1) Tee Piece Removal - AP sells a special "spanner" wrench that allows you to remove the "nut" that holds the tee piece down. I am not aware of an easy way to do this without the tool.

2) Dil Manual Add Fitting - You will need a "large" allen key to remove the fitting. I have accomplished this through using the head of a bolt. Sorry I do not remember the exact size. May have been a 13mm. I would simply recommend going to a hardware store and getting a selection of bolts. I used a pair of vice grips to hold the bolt.

Once these two fittings have been removed the rest is pretty straight forward. Take your time during re-assembly. Putting the Tee Piece or ADV back together needs to be done very carefully to ensure that you get a good seal.

Good Luck!

Mark

***jradomski*** · 17th May 2007, 13:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

It is pretty straight forward but you will need a couple of special tools.

1) Tee Piece Removal - AP sells a special "spanner" wrench that allows you to remove the "nut" that holds the tee piece down. I am not aware of an easy way to do this without the tool.

2) Dil Manual Add Fitting - You will need a "large" allen key to remove the fitting. I have accomplished this through using the head of a bolt. Sorry I do not remember the exact size. May have been a 13mm. I would simply recommend going to a hardware store and getting a selection of bolts. I used a pair of vice grips to hold the bolt.

Once these two fittings have been removed the rest is pretty straight forward. Take your time during re-assembly. Putting the Tee Piece or ADV back together needs to be done very carefully to ensure that you get a good seal.

Good Luck!

Mark

Dont forget, for each of the removed fittings (t -piece, manual add and OPV) you should replace the protector on each as they USUALLY don't seal correctly after being removed..

colinicky · 17th May 2007, 13:14

Also note that the manual inflater bases are REVERSE threaded .

cadblaster3 · 23rd May 2007, 11:27

Thanks for the help guys, got the tools in, switched everyting out. No problems, no leaks.

teomannaskali · 23rd May 2007, 12:36

Do meg counterlungs also have bladders?

Teoman

17th May 2007, 11:35	#1 (permalink)
cadblaster3 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Posts: 30	Need help changing counterlung bladder Anyone out there familiar with changing out the inhale counterlung bladder on an Inspo. Mine has a hole in it, Silent Diving sent me a replacement, but no wrenches, drawings or instructions. Thanks in advance Cadblaster3
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17th May 2007, 11:39	#2 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Re: Need help changing counterlung bladder you might need to get the tools t-peice spanner dump valve spanner 13mm hex key SDS or APD should be able to send you some kind of instructions on how to do it, I'm sure I've seen drawings with an explanation maybe in the manual? __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th May 2007, 11:49	#3 (permalink)
diverklondike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,714	Re: Need help changing counterlung bladder It is pretty straight forward but you will need a couple of special tools. 1) Tee Piece Removal - AP sells a special "spanner" wrench that allows you to remove the "nut" that holds the tee piece down. I am not aware of an easy way to do this without the tool. 2) Dil Manual Add Fitting - You will need a "large" allen key to remove the fitting. I have accomplished this through using the head of a bolt. Sorry I do not remember the exact size. May have been a 13mm. I would simply recommend going to a hardware store and getting a selection of bolts. I used a pair of vice grips to hold the bolt. Once these two fittings have been removed the rest is pretty straight forward. Take your time during re-assembly. Putting the Tee Piece or ADV back together needs to be done very carefully to ensure that you get a good seal. Good Luck! Mark
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17th May 2007, 13:02	#4 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,115	Re: Need help changing counterlung bladder Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) It is pretty straight forward but you will need a couple of special tools. 1) Tee Piece Removal - AP sells a special "spanner" wrench that allows you to remove the "nut" that holds the tee piece down. I am not aware of an easy way to do this without the tool. 2) Dil Manual Add Fitting - You will need a "large" allen key to remove the fitting. I have accomplished this through using the head of a bolt. Sorry I do not remember the exact size. May have been a 13mm. I would simply recommend going to a hardware store and getting a selection of bolts. I used a pair of vice grips to hold the bolt. Once these two fittings have been removed the rest is pretty straight forward. Take your time during re-assembly. Putting the Tee Piece or ADV back together needs to be done very carefully to ensure that you get a good seal. Good Luck! Mark Dont forget, for each of the removed fittings (t -piece, manual add and OPV) you should replace the protector on each as they USUALLY don't seal correctly after being removed.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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colinicky RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 682	Re: Need help changing counterlung bladder Also note that the manual inflater bases are REVERSE threaded . __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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cadblaster3 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Posts: 30	Re: Need help changing counterlung bladder Thanks for the help guys, got the tools in, switched everyting out. No problems, no leaks.
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teomannaskali RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Istanbul TR Posts: 421	Re: Need help changing counterlung bladder Do meg counterlungs also have bladders? Teoman
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