Mouth piece on the inspiration

hnladue · 26th July 2007, 16:16

Hi all!!

I'm having trouble with the stock mouth piece on the inspiration. It's supposed to be the smaller one, but I still gag on it!! After a dive, my teeth and my jaw hurt. I have to keep pressure on the mouth piece during the dive, otherwise it leaks from the top. It really messes with my back teeth. Like have braces on again!! Any idea what can be done? I know it says you're not supposed to use any other mouth piece then what comes with it.

Thanks!
Heather.

jkaterenchuk · 26th July 2007, 16:39

If you were already considering buying a BOV you might want to go ahead and get one. I had the same issue and after I bought the Golem Gear BOV the problem was gone.

John

Mikel-Deko · 26th July 2007, 17:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by hnladue)

Hi all!!

I'm having trouble with the stock mouth piece on the inspiration. It's supposed to be the smaller one, but I still gag on it!! After a dive, my teeth and my jaw hurt. I have to keep pressure on the mouth piece during the dive, otherwise it leaks from the top. It really messes with my back teeth. Like have braces on again!! Any idea what can be done? I know it says you're not supposed to use any other mouth piece then what comes with it.

Thanks!
Heather.

Hi

Have you ever tried a JAX mouthpiece?
You have to work a little beet with it to make the back hole big enaught for the inpi but it works.
Other posibility is a normal silicone mouthpice for kids.
Good luck
Mikel

UKSteve · 26th July 2007, 17:15

Have you tried dropping a line to APD? Martin has some strong views on the mouthpiece...and if I recall it is associated with the WOB (work of breathing). He has posted here and also on the Inspo mailing list on the subject. Not sure how good an idea it would be to use a small mouthpiece designed for kids?!

IMHO APD would be the best source of advice as I am sure you are not the first person to struggle with the issue. They have always been extremely helpful to me either on phone or by email.

Steve

Recrebreather · 26th July 2007, 17:17

I had the same issue with my Inspiration mouth piece.

I finally adjusted the hose weights a bit and all was right with the world.

RRB

dragon25 · 26th July 2007, 17:37

i had a similar problem with mine letting water in from the top, problem solved with hose weights moved up and the T Pieces angled out slightly
(it also was uncomfortable on my teeth)
cheers Adam

bourskov · 26th July 2007, 19:08

Hi...

I would try adjusting the weights, and angle the T-pieces/hoses, and buy a JAX... It's nice, havn't tried it, but my buddy had one on his Inspo...

Bo Urskov

Nick uk. · 26th July 2007, 22:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by bourskov)

Hi...

I would try adjusting the weights, and angle the T-pieces/hoses, and buy a JAX... It's nice, havn't tried it, but my buddy had one on his Inspo...

Bo Urskov

I second this suggestion, and as with anything it's a case of 'getting used to it' i'm affraid......... unless you get a BOV!!!

Dave & Sandy · 27th July 2007, 00:22

[quote=Nick uk.;128169]I second this suggestion.

We 3rd and 4th this suggestion. Play with the weight positons and T piece angles.

My partners hose has been shortened because she is small and this helps as well. But don't get the knife out until all else has been tried.

tekdiver170 · 27th July 2007, 04:38

SeaCure moldable mouthpiece. Takes a little bit of work to get on but it is more comfortable, feels more secure in the mouth. You have to heat up the end that fits on the hose (just be sure not to heat it up too much as it will stretch too much) and then I double zip tied it just to make sure it wasn't going anywhere. Since my first dive I had problems with getting kinks in my hose (hate when that happens) but playing with it and shortening it a little fixed the problem. Not that I ever would recommend shortening your hose.

26th July 2007, 16:16	#1 (permalink)
hnladue New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 5	Mouth piece on the inspiration Hi all!! I'm having trouble with the stock mouth piece on the inspiration. It's supposed to be the smaller one, but I still gag on it!! After a dive, my teeth and my jaw hurt. I have to keep pressure on the mouth piece during the dive, otherwise it leaks from the top. It really messes with my back teeth. Like have braces on again!! Any idea what can be done? I know it says you're not supposed to use any other mouth piece then what comes with it. Thanks! Heather.
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26th July 2007, 16:39	#2 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration If you were already considering buying a BOV you might want to go ahead and get one. I had the same issue and after I bought the Golem Gear BOV the problem was gone. John
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26th July 2007, 17:02	#3 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 476	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by hnladue) Hi all!! I'm having trouble with the stock mouth piece on the inspiration. It's supposed to be the smaller one, but I still gag on it!! After a dive, my teeth and my jaw hurt. I have to keep pressure on the mouth piece during the dive, otherwise it leaks from the top. It really messes with my back teeth. Like have braces on again!! Any idea what can be done? I know it says you're not supposed to use any other mouth piece then what comes with it. Thanks! Heather. Hi Have you ever tried a JAX mouthpiece? You have to work a little beet with it to make the back hole big enaught for the inpi but it works. Other posibility is a normal silicone mouthpice for kids. Good luck Mikel __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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26th July 2007, 17:15	#4 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration Have you tried dropping a line to APD? Martin has some strong views on the mouthpiece...and if I recall it is associated with the WOB (work of breathing). He has posted here and also on the Inspo mailing list on the subject. Not sure how good an idea it would be to use a small mouthpiece designed for kids?! IMHO APD would be the best source of advice as I am sure you are not the first person to struggle with the issue. They have always been extremely helpful to me either on phone or by email. Steve
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26th July 2007, 17:17	#5 (permalink)
Recrebreather Rebreathers Rock Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 103	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration I had the same issue with my Inspiration mouth piece. I finally adjusted the hose weights a bit and all was right with the world. RRB
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26th July 2007, 17:37	#6 (permalink)
dragon25 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration i had a similar problem with mine letting water in from the top, problem solved with hose weights moved up and the T Pieces angled out slightly (it also was uncomfortable on my teeth) cheers Adam
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26th July 2007, 19:08	#7 (permalink)
bourskov New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 92	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration Hi... I would try adjusting the weights, and angle the T-pieces/hoses, and buy a JAX... It's nice, havn't tried it, but my buddy had one on his Inspo... Bo Urskov
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26th July 2007, 22:36	#8 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by bourskov) Hi... I would try adjusting the weights, and angle the T-pieces/hoses, and buy a JAX... It's nice, havn't tried it, but my buddy had one on his Inspo... Bo Urskov I second this suggestion, and as with anything it's a case of 'getting used to it' i'm affraid......... unless you get a BOV!!! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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27th July 2007, 00:22	#9 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 106	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration [quote=Nick uk.;128169]I second this suggestion. We 3rd and 4th this suggestion. Play with the weight positons and T piece angles. My partners hose has been shortened because she is small and this helps as well. But don't get the knife out until all else has been tried. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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27th July 2007, 04:38	#10 (permalink)
tekdiver170 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 88	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration SeaCure moldable mouthpiece. Takes a little bit of work to get on but it is more comfortable, feels more secure in the mouth. You have to heat up the end that fits on the hose (just be sure not to heat it up too much as it will stretch too much) and then I double zip tied it just to make sure it wasn't going anywhere. Since my first dive I had problems with getting kinks in my hose (hate when that happens) but playing with it and shortening it a little fixed the problem. Not that I ever would recommend shortening your hose.
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