All the broken/failing parts on my unit...

RebreatherDave · 22nd August 2005, 06:29

If I ever buy a rebreather to put on a shelf, I will remember the 7 year part!

I bought a new Inspiration 3 years ago.

I have never had a cell warning, I replaced all the cells when about 2 year old

I had water ingress into one handset which caused corrosion of the microswitch-SDS replaced the switch. I guess it is really important to always have the handsets upright to keep moisture from traveling down the rubber hose along the wires. Never had a cracked handset, never had the handset magnets corrode or stick....and I only dive salt water and I am not a maintenance freak.

I have had small issues like inflator discs on the counterlung coming loose and needing tightening. Those o-rings tend to fall out and get lost if you store it with the inflators disconnected to dry out the counterlungs.

I had the BC drain plug cap come off DURING a dive even though I never had touched it.....finished my dive no problems.

Misc tiny trickle leaks sometimes with factory mouthpiece.....switched to Howell DSV/OC. Combination OC/DSV's are the ticket.

My unit has been very stable, very reliable, and very low maintence. I am really happy with it. Now if only it weight 20lbs less....I did find out that when diving with a slippery exterior wetsuit when I dove tropical that you do need to use the crotch strap.

I just received and mounted the new Vision electronics/scrubber upgrade.....what an awesome piece of "kit" as you UK types call it.

Phil Ennis · 22nd August 2005, 21:43

I have replaced cell 3 twice, not the units fault. I am still on the original cells 1 and 2 and had no problems with the unit.

16 month old Inspiratition Classic..............love it, love it, love it!

Oh yeah, binned the autoair!

Toni Nisiotis · 6th September 2005, 15:58

My Inspi is from 2003. about 200 dives.

- Chipped edge of plastic thread off diluent and O2 base plate that the valve screws on to-
- corroded wires in Molex. One i had to change. Next is due soon..
- rusted solenoid. replaced it. (allthrough i know now you may clean it in a sonic-bath)
- a bad batch of 5 O2 sensors, witch APD didnt want to replace...
- leaking dil fini hose connection. no deal.
- freeflow of AutoAir at the very beginning. after adjusting ist fine since then.

Im actually happy with my yellow box. Never had mechanical problems (appart the solenoid). Just the eletronics is simply too sensible to huminity in my opinion.

cheers
Toni, Germany

Sten · 6th September 2005, 21:29

2003 Inspiration Classic:
* Changed handset magnets twice (FOC form APD!)
* Leaky ADV
* New labels on both inflators fell off a few dives after service
* One replacement O2 cell with a bad connection
* Low batt on slave when I switched from master with low batt. Completed deco as O2 CCR...

Otherwise a great unit.

/Sten

***Louby Lou*** · 6th September 2005, 21:52

Inspo Vision... so far so good

Only had to replace the batteries at the mo...

Apart from that, only updated software from AP, new version 30 released today

Barrie Law · 6th September 2005, 23:01

After nearly 3 years of reliable use my Inspiration electronics is heading back to AP for some maintenance, the L/H handset has been acting a bit 'off' giving me a 'low battery' and 'no dive' alarms even with a new battery.
Despite checking the usual suspects; Magnets, Battery contacts I still had the problem so on closer inspection I found a small amount of water inside the handset, I stripped it apart and dryed it out slowly over a few days but the fault still persists so I suspect the water has caused some damage.
AP will require the head for 2 weeks and this I believe is the 'acid test' because equipment does fail but the backup/service and cost's determine how good a company and it's products really are!!
I have had dealings with AP since I bought the Inspiration and have always found them very profesional and accommadating and I am sure it will be the case on this occasion!!
No Head for 2 weeks!!!

Cheers

***Decodiver*** · 6th September 2005, 23:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law)

No Head for 2 weeks!!!

Hey Barrie,

Go get married.... No Head for life..........

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Depth-junkie · 6th September 2005, 23:16

lou,

How have you found the vision elecs?, i have orderd a new inspo with vision delivery is expected @ the end of Nov beging of Dec and am keen to hear form other vision users.

Barrie Law · 6th September 2005, 23:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Hey Barrie,

Go get married.... No Head for life..........

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

OOh Dave, do I smell a hint of 'sine qua non' Latin literally "without which not"
It's a tough call, but at least worst case I can use the wife twin set while my head is with AP.
Call it a benefit in kind, although probably not the best reason to get married.
O/C for 3 weeks, I won't sleep a bloody wink tonight!!!

Cheers

***Decodiver*** · 7th September 2005, 00:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law)

O/C for 3 weeks, I won't sleep a bloody wink tonight!!!

Best of luck Barrie!!

Cheeers,

Dave.

22nd August 2005, 06:29	#11 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 226	If I ever buy a rebreather to put on a shelf, I will remember the 7 year part! I bought a new Inspiration 3 years ago. I have never had a cell warning, I replaced all the cells when about 2 year old I had water ingress into one handset which caused corrosion of the microswitch-SDS replaced the switch. I guess it is really important to always have the handsets upright to keep moisture from traveling down the rubber hose along the wires. Never had a cracked handset, never had the handset magnets corrode or stick....and I only dive salt water and I am not a maintenance freak. I have had small issues like inflator discs on the counterlung coming loose and needing tightening. Those o-rings tend to fall out and get lost if you store it with the inflators disconnected to dry out the counterlungs. I had the BC drain plug cap come off DURING a dive even though I never had touched it.....finished my dive no problems. Misc tiny trickle leaks sometimes with factory mouthpiece.....switched to Howell DSV/OC. Combination OC/DSV's are the ticket. My unit has been very stable, very reliable, and very low maintence. I am really happy with it. Now if only it weight 20lbs less....I did find out that when diving with a slippery exterior wetsuit when I dove tropical that you do need to use the crotch strap. I just received and mounted the new Vision electronics/scrubber upgrade.....what an awesome piece of "kit" as you UK types call it.
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22nd August 2005, 21:43	#12 (permalink)
Phil Ennis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Windermere, Cumbria. Posts: 72	I have replaced cell 3 twice, not the units fault. I am still on the original cells 1 and 2 and had no problems with the unit. 16 month old Inspiratition Classic..............love it, love it, love it! Oh yeah, binned the autoair! __________________ Phil Ennis. My Website
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6th September 2005, 15:58	#13 (permalink)
Toni Nisiotis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 2	My Inspi is from 2003. about 200 dives. - Chipped edge of plastic thread off diluent and O2 base plate that the valve screws on to- - corroded wires in Molex. One i had to change. Next is due soon.. - rusted solenoid. replaced it. (allthrough i know now you may clean it in a sonic-bath) - a bad batch of 5 O2 sensors, witch APD didnt want to replace... - leaking dil fini hose connection. no deal. - freeflow of AutoAir at the very beginning. after adjusting ist fine since then. Im actually happy with my yellow box. Never had mechanical problems (appart the solenoid). Just the eletronics is simply too sensible to huminity in my opinion. cheers Toni, Germany
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6th September 2005, 21:29	#14 (permalink)
Sten Beeing Visionary Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 53	2003 Inspiration Classic: * Changed handset magnets twice (FOC form APD!) * Leaky ADV * New labels on both inflators fell off a few dives after service * One replacement O2 cell with a bad connection * Low batt on slave when I switched from master with low batt. Completed deco as O2 CCR... Otherwise a great unit. /Sten
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6th September 2005, 21:52	#15 (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	Inspo Vision... so far so good Only had to replace the batteries at the mo... Apart from that, only updated software from AP, new version 30 released today __________________ 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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6th September 2005, 23:01	#16 (permalink)
Barrie Law Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	All the broken/failing parts on my unit... After nearly 3 years of reliable use my Inspiration electronics is heading back to AP for some maintenance, the L/H handset has been acting a bit 'off' giving me a 'low battery' and 'no dive' alarms even with a new battery. Despite checking the usual suspects; Magnets, Battery contacts I still had the problem so on closer inspection I found a small amount of water inside the handset, I stripped it apart and dryed it out slowly over a few days but the fault still persists so I suspect the water has caused some damage. AP will require the head for 2 weeks and this I believe is the 'acid test' because equipment does fail but the backup/service and cost's determine how good a company and it's products really are!! I have had dealings with AP since I bought the Inspiration and have always found them very profesional and accommadating and I am sure it will be the case on this occasion!! No Head for 2 weeks!!! Cheers
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6th September 2005, 23:14	#17 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law) No Head for 2 weeks!!! Hey Barrie, Go get married.... No Head for life.......... Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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6th September 2005, 23:16	#18 (permalink)
Depth-junkie 10/52 Psycho Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wrexham Posts: 298	lou, How have you found the vision elecs?, i have orderd a new inspo with vision delivery is expected @ the end of Nov beging of Dec and am keen to hear form other vision users.
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6th September 2005, 23:36	#19 (permalink)
Barrie Law Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	All the broken/failing parts on my unit... Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Hey Barrie, Go get married.... No Head for life.......... Cheers, Dave Cooper. OOh Dave, do I smell a hint of 'sine qua non' Latin literally "without which not" It's a tough call, but at least worst case I can use the wife twin set while my head is with AP. Call it a benefit in kind, although probably not the best reason to get married. O/C for 3 weeks, I won't sleep a bloody wink tonight!!! Cheers
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7th September 2005, 00:02	#20 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law) O/C for 3 weeks, I won't sleep a bloody wink tonight!!! Best of luck Barrie!! Cheeers, Dave.
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