scrubber head Inspo vision

jos · 18th October 2005, 11:03

Hi there,

Just got my new Inspo vision delivered and been out with it already a couple of times. Great improvement with HUD and new electronics (incl. temp stick).
The only real difficulty I experience is to get the scrubber head of after the dive. Although AP has really done a great job in reducing the prep time with the new scrubber 90 degrees screws, I am experiencing difficulties in getting the head of in a normal way. Maybe it will go smoother in time but I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem???

JOS

***Beanie*** · 18th October 2005, 11:05

yep think everyone has the same problem

It hurts your fingers taking the lid off

UKSteve · 18th October 2005, 11:09

Jos,

hoi ... have the same problems as you. Really fun with cold fingers!! The way I do it is by gripping canister between knees, placing fingers under the two wide lips and pressing down on two of the knobs.. but it is bloody tight.

Can't think of an easier way. But a bit worried about the stress it is putting on the knobs. Will see if it settles down in time - but then again that might mean the o-ring is wearing - increasing the chance of a leak.

Great otherwise though isn't it. Have you noticed the timer issue - or do you have the Trimix deco software??

Daag,

Steve

***Louby Lou*** · 18th October 2005, 11:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by jos)

Hi there,

Just got my new Inspo vision delivered and been out with it already a couple of times. Great improvement with HUD and new electronics (incl. temp stick).
The only real difficulty I experience is to get the scrubber head of after the dive. Although AP has really done a great job in reducing the prep time with the new scrubber 90 degrees screws, I am experiencing difficulties in getting the head of in a normal way. Maybe it will go smoother in time but I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem???

JOS

Jos

I have great problems getting the head out of the scrubber canister; Mike at AP suggested when I went into the factory that a little bit of O2 grease on the O-ring around the top should help. It did attract dirt, grit, dust etc not particularly good. But if you can be extremely pedantic with it, it works.

Or you can try wrenching it out and hurting your fingers as I usually end up doing. The underneath of the head where they suggest you pull from are not solid and the lattice structure digs into my little fingers

Somebody did suggest to me, to de-pressurize it by blowing down the section where the exhale lung attaches to the canister and it should in theory pop off... however I've never got it to work

Hope this is of some help

jos · 18th October 2005, 11:22

Steve,

Thanks for reply. What timer issue??

JOS

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

Jos,

hoi ... have the same problems as you. Really fun with cold fingers!! The way I do it is by gripping canister between knees, placing fingers under the two wide lips and pressing down on two of the knobs.. but it is bloody tight.

Can't think of an easier way. But a bit worried about the stress it is putting on the knobs. Will see if it settles down in time - but then again that might mean the o-ring is wearing - increasing the chance of a leak.

Great otherwise though isn't it. Have you noticed the timer issue - or do you have the Trimix deco software??

Daag,

Steve

***Louby Lou*** · 18th October 2005, 11:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by jos)

Steve,

Thanks for reply. What timer issue??

JOS

Jos see this thread Bad Timekeeping

UKSteve · 18th October 2005, 11:26

Lol...LL ..you beat me to it. Had e-mail from Nicky a couple of days ago saying a software upgrade was imminent.

***Louby Lou*** · 18th October 2005, 11:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

Lol...LL ..you beat me to it. Had e-mail from Nicky a couple of days ago saying a software upgrade was imminent.

Ooops sorry... he he

That was all I had heard too, its been a while since this was picked up now. Hopefully something will be sorted soon

Back to Jos' thread anyway... Vision scrubber canister

jos · 18th October 2005, 13:27

Thanks for info. Mine is on version 30 software as well, but I will see if mine behaves similair.

Jos

Mine behaves normaly with version 30 so far

MAD · 20th October 2005, 16:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by jos)

Hi there,

The only real difficulty I experience is to get the scrubber head of after the dive. Although AP has really done a great job in reducing the prep time with the new scrubber 90 degrees screws, I am experiencing difficulties in getting the head of in a normal way. Maybe it will go smoother in time but I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem???

JOS

A VERY common problem... you tend to get use to it.

If it is VERY stiiff then you can take it out of the unit, connect the exhale hose to the top of the scrubber (So it's looped both ends onto the scrubber)... undo the three catches (make sure you do this!!!) and then let the O2 solenoid inject... once is normally enough... it should just pop off.

Clearly there are risks in doing this... Make sure you undo the quick release lugs... if it doesn't pop after the first injection cycle don't just keep pressurising the system.

It worked well for me whilst my unit was bedding in.

Mark

18th October 2005, 11:03	#1 (permalink)
jos New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 16	scrubber head Inspo vision Hi there, Just got my new Inspo vision delivered and been out with it already a couple of times. Great improvement with HUD and new electronics (incl. temp stick). The only real difficulty I experience is to get the scrubber head of after the dive. Although AP has really done a great job in reducing the prep time with the new scrubber 90 degrees screws, I am experiencing difficulties in getting the head of in a normal way. Maybe it will go smoother in time but I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem??? JOS
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18th October 2005, 11:05	#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	yep think everyone has the same problem It hurts your fingers taking the lid off __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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18th October 2005, 11:09	#3 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Jos, hoi ... have the same problems as you. Really fun with cold fingers!! The way I do it is by gripping canister between knees, placing fingers under the two wide lips and pressing down on two of the knobs.. but it is bloody tight. Can't think of an easier way. But a bit worried about the stress it is putting on the knobs. Will see if it settles down in time - but then again that might mean the o-ring is wearing - increasing the chance of a leak. Great otherwise though isn't it. Have you noticed the timer issue - or do you have the Trimix deco software?? Daag, Steve
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18th October 2005, 11:13	#4 (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	Quote: (Originally Posted by jos) Hi there, Just got my new Inspo vision delivered and been out with it already a couple of times. Great improvement with HUD and new electronics (incl. temp stick). The only real difficulty I experience is to get the scrubber head of after the dive. Although AP has really done a great job in reducing the prep time with the new scrubber 90 degrees screws, I am experiencing difficulties in getting the head of in a normal way. Maybe it will go smoother in time but I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem??? JOS Jos I have great problems getting the head out of the scrubber canister; Mike at AP suggested when I went into the factory that a little bit of O2 grease on the O-ring around the top should help. It did attract dirt, grit, dust etc not particularly good. But if you can be extremely pedantic with it, it works. Or you can try wrenching it out and hurting your fingers as I usually end up doing. The underneath of the head where they suggest you pull from are not solid and the lattice structure digs into my little fingers Somebody did suggest to me, to de-pressurize it by blowing down the section where the exhale lung attaches to the canister and it should in theory pop off... however I've never got it to work Hope this is of some help __________________ 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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18th October 2005, 11:22	#5 (permalink)
jos New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 16	Steve, Thanks for reply. What timer issue?? JOS Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) Jos, hoi ... have the same problems as you. Really fun with cold fingers!! The way I do it is by gripping canister between knees, placing fingers under the two wide lips and pressing down on two of the knobs.. but it is bloody tight. Can't think of an easier way. But a bit worried about the stress it is putting on the knobs. Will see if it settles down in time - but then again that might mean the o-ring is wearing - increasing the chance of a leak. Great otherwise though isn't it. Have you noticed the timer issue - or do you have the Trimix deco software?? Daag, Steve
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18th October 2005, 11:25	#6 (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	Quote: (Originally Posted by jos) Steve, Thanks for reply. What timer issue?? JOS Jos see this thread Bad Timekeeping __________________ 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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18th October 2005, 11:26	#7 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Lol...LL ..you beat me to it. Had e-mail from Nicky a couple of days ago saying a software upgrade was imminent.
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18th October 2005, 11:39	#8 (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	Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) Lol...LL ..you beat me to it. Had e-mail from Nicky a couple of days ago saying a software upgrade was imminent. Ooops sorry... he he That was all I had heard too, its been a while since this was picked up now. Hopefully something will be sorted soon Back to Jos' thread anyway... Vision scrubber canister __________________ 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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18th October 2005, 13:27	#9 (permalink)
jos New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 16	Thanks for info. Mine is on version 30 software as well, but I will see if mine behaves similair. Jos Mine behaves normaly with version 30 so far
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20th October 2005, 16:03	#10 (permalink)
MAD RBW Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 71	Quote: (Originally Posted by jos) Hi there, The only real difficulty I experience is to get the scrubber head of after the dive. Although AP has really done a great job in reducing the prep time with the new scrubber 90 degrees screws, I am experiencing difficulties in getting the head of in a normal way. Maybe it will go smoother in time but I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem??? JOS A VERY common problem... you tend to get use to it. If it is VERY stiiff then you can take it out of the unit, connect the exhale hose to the top of the scrubber (So it's looped both ends onto the scrubber)... undo the three catches (make sure you do this!!!) and then let the O2 solenoid inject... once is normally enough... it should just pop off. Clearly there are risks in doing this... Make sure you undo the quick release lugs... if it doesn't pop after the first injection cycle don't just keep pressurising the system. It worked well for me whilst my unit was bedding in. Mark
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