Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb?

Gilles · 28th September 2007, 13:13

I'm trying to prepare some logistics for some potential visitors to my location. I'd like to use Spherasorb as a contingency for not finding any Sofnolime.

The title is self explanatory.

Simon A · 28th September 2007, 14:09

I've used 4-8 mesh spherasorb in a classic inspo if that's any help.
it worked well, although I dont think it's as efficient as 797 sofnolime.

YMMV but I have had no problems using it for 75% of the canister duration I would use 797 Sofnolime
HTH
Simon A

seppu · 28th September 2007, 19:17

hi
i use spherasorb for 100 meter dives with 4 grad watertemperature.works great.
gruss sepp

Tom Rose · 28th September 2007, 19:27

I've used it several times with no problems. Volume to volume, it contains less scrubber material as it does not pack as tightly.

Tom

Gilles · 29th September 2007, 00:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by seppu)

hi
i use spherasorb for 100 meter dives with 4 grad watertemperature.works great.
gruss sepp

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tom Rose)

I've used it several times with no problems. Volume to volume, it contains less scrubber material as it does not pack as tightly.

Tom

I'm unsure, so I think the Evo scrubber is smaller than the Inspo. Thus

1) Is the Evo scrubber the same as the Inspo?

2) the above experiences with the Evo?

jdicediver · 29th September 2007, 06:58

Refer to the response to an email I had sent directly to Spherasorb on the 10th of April/07...

Hi John,

Hope all is well. I have no data to support the use of spherasorb or loflosorb in this application.

Thank You
Tami LaMere
Intersurgical Inc.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Robinson
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 8:19 AM
To: Tami LaMere
Subject: FW: Spherasorb for use in a Diving Rebreather

Tami,
Please email this person back and let him know that we have no data to
support the use of either spherasorb or loflosorb in this application.

Thanks
John

-----Original Message-----
From: jdicediver [mailto:jdicediver@XXX]
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 11:16 PM
To: support@intersurgicalinc.com
Subject: Spherasorb for use in a Diving Rebreather

Do you recommend Spherasorb of Loflosorb for use in a closed circuit scuba rebreather? Sofnolime and Sodasorb are products from other manufacturer's that are commonly used. Please refer to the MSDS's attached. Reading your product specs, Spherasorb may have some added benefits over the aforementioned products. Also, your non caustic version Loflosorb may have some beneficial usage characteristics. What is your recommendation?

Regards;

bcdiverdennis · 29th September 2007, 06:58

[quote=Gilles;140479]I'm unsure, so I think the Evo scrubber is smaller than the Inspo. Thus

1) Is the Evo scrubber the same as the Inspo?
The evo takes 4.6 lb of scrubber the Inspo takes 5.5 lb

tecdivertraining · 29th September 2007, 07:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

I'm trying to prepare some logistics for some potential visitors to my location. I'd like to use Spherasorb as a contingency for not finding any Sofnolime.

The title is self explanatory.

#
Hi Giles

I have been using this brand of sorb for three years and have done over 5 hrs on inspiration and more on meg her in the tropics with no problems.

cheers

teksimple · 29th September 2007, 08:58

Dave Shaw used Spherasorb but I am not sure if he used them with his Boesmansgat dives.

Gilles · 29th September 2007, 09:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by bcdiverdennis)

The evo takes 4.6 lb of scrubber the Inspo takes 5.5 lb

thanks.

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

#
Hi Giles

I have been using this brand of sorb for three years and have done over 5 hrs on inspiration and more on meg her in the tropics with no problems.

cheers

Thanks Matt. Have you or anyone you know used it in their smaller Evolution scrubber?

I have full confidence in it in either of my Meg axial or radial scrubbers.

Quote: (Originally Posted by jdicediver)

Refer to the response to an email I had sent directly to Spherasorb on the 10th of April/07...

Hi John,

Hope all is well. I have no data to support the use of spherasorb or loflosorb in this application.

Thank You
Tami LaMere
Intersurgical Inc.

Regards;

I appreciate your effort. I already knew that they are stating "use at your own risk".

Quote: (Originally Posted by teksimple)

Dave Shaw used Spherasorb but I am not sure if he used them with his Boesmansgat dives.

I hope that's not what he was using on his last dive.

I believe Dr. Jerome Meynie also uses/used it in some of his deeper dives (with Boris & Mk15).

Is that so DrJM?

28th September 2007, 13:13	#1 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? I'm trying to prepare some logistics for some potential visitors to my location. I'd like to use Spherasorb as a contingency for not finding any Sofnolime. The title is self explanatory. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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28th September 2007, 14:09	#2 (permalink)
Simon A Escapee from DIY Rebreather's Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 346	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? I've used 4-8 mesh spherasorb in a classic inspo if that's any help. it worked well, although I dont think it's as efficient as 797 sofnolime. YMMV but I have had no problems using it for 75% of the canister duration I would use 797 Sofnolime HTH Simon A
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28th September 2007, 19:17	#3 (permalink)
seppu i ko nix dafüa Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bayern Posts: 204	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? hi i use spherasorb for 100 meter dives with 4 grad watertemperature.works great. gruss sepp
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28th September 2007, 19:27	#4 (permalink)
Tom Rose Still Learning Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA,North Carolina Posts: 331	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? I've used it several times with no problems. Volume to volume, it contains less scrubber material as it does not pack as tightly. Tom __________________ The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime I have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability I'll get it wrong the first time. www.atlimp.com
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29th September 2007, 00:04	#5 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? Quote: (Originally Posted by seppu) hi i use spherasorb for 100 meter dives with 4 grad watertemperature.works great. gruss sepp Quote: (Originally Posted by Tom Rose) I've used it several times with no problems. Volume to volume, it contains less scrubber material as it does not pack as tightly. Tom I'm unsure, so I think the Evo scrubber is smaller than the Inspo. Thus 1) Is the Evo scrubber the same as the Inspo? 2) the above experiences with the Evo? __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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29th September 2007, 06:58	#6 (permalink)
jdicediver John Harcus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 276	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? Refer to the response to an email I had sent directly to Spherasorb on the 10th of April/07... Hi John, Hope all is well. I have no data to support the use of spherasorb or loflosorb in this application. Thank You Tami LaMere Intersurgical Inc. -----Original Message----- From: John Robinson Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 8:19 AM To: Tami LaMere Subject: FW: Spherasorb for use in a Diving Rebreather Tami, Please email this person back and let him know that we have no data to support the use of either spherasorb or loflosorb in this application. Thanks John -----Original Message----- From: jdicediver [mailto:jdicediver@XXX] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 11:16 PM To: support@intersurgicalinc.com Subject: Spherasorb for use in a Diving Rebreather Do you recommend Spherasorb of Loflosorb for use in a closed circuit scuba rebreather? Sofnolime and Sodasorb are products from other manufacturer's that are commonly used. Please refer to the MSDS's attached. Reading your product specs, Spherasorb may have some added benefits over the aforementioned products. Also, your non caustic version Loflosorb may have some beneficial usage characteristics. What is your recommendation? Regards; __________________ Regards; "Some people shouldn't dive...others shouldn't even get wet".
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29th September 2007, 06:58	#7 (permalink)
bcdiverdennis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 17	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? [quote=Gilles;140479]I'm unsure, so I think the Evo scrubber is smaller than the Inspo. Thus 1) Is the Evo scrubber the same as the Inspo? The evo takes 4.6 lb of scrubber the Inspo takes 5.5 lb
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29th September 2007, 07:10	#8 (permalink)
tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 532	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) I'm trying to prepare some logistics for some potential visitors to my location. I'd like to use Spherasorb as a contingency for not finding any Sofnolime. The title is self explanatory. # Hi Giles I have been using this brand of sorb for three years and have done over 5 hrs on inspiration and more on meg her in the tropics with no problems. cheers __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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29th September 2007, 08:58	#9 (permalink)
teksimple RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Haifa Street, Baghdad Posts: 515	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? Dave Shaw used Spherasorb but I am not sure if he used them with his Boesmansgat dives. __________________ ---- _____________ "I don't know the percentage of the Internet that's valid, do you? Jesus, it's scary." - Hunter S. Thompson
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29th September 2007, 09:49	#10 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Evo Divers: Ever use Intersurgical Spherasorb? Quote: (Originally Posted by bcdiverdennis) The evo takes 4.6 lb of scrubber the Inspo takes 5.5 lb thanks. Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) # Hi Giles I have been using this brand of sorb for three years and have done over 5 hrs on inspiration and more on meg her in the tropics with no problems. cheers Thanks Matt. Have you or anyone you know used it in their smaller Evolution scrubber? I have full confidence in it in either of my Meg axial or radial scrubbers. Quote: (Originally Posted by jdicediver) Refer to the response to an email I had sent directly to Spherasorb on the 10th of April/07... Hi John, Hope all is well. I have no data to support the use of spherasorb or loflosorb in this application. Thank You Tami LaMere Intersurgical Inc. Regards; I appreciate your effort. I already knew that they are stating "use at your own risk". Quote: (Originally Posted by teksimple) Dave Shaw used Spherasorb but I am not sure if he used them with his Boesmansgat dives. I hope that's not what he was using on his last dive. I believe Dr. Jerome Meynie also uses/used it in some of his deeper dives (with Boris & Mk15). Is that so DrJM? __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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