Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs.

rusty · 4th November 2006, 18:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

Hi Rusty. I supplied 2 orings, as spares, and these are for the T-piece converter to T-piece. The manual add valves, whether in the converter or on the old 'original' fittings have just one o-ring, an APD one, which is considerably fatter. If you have my converter o-rings in the old manual inflater blanks, it will leak like a sieve. You ought to have the standard APD o-rings in them. Either this makes sense to you or it is not making sense to me.

Please post a picture to help ascertain what the problem is.
Cheers
P

Paul, That did the trick I thought since the orings were in the same bag you were using them with the new blanking caps. I am getting in the water with the kit in an hour to check it out.

Thanks and will let you know how it went.

pchanning · 21st December 2006, 15:36

PM'd as well for good measure.

Hello chaps,

Your BMCL are done! I think it would be more practical to send them out in the New Year. In the meantime, go easy on the festivities and I'll see you in the freezing waters of January

Thanks again for your support. I can only apologise for the timeframe. It didn't go as I had hoped.

I have revised the assembly guide and it should be perfectly clear. However, please contact me for any assistance and stay in touch with your experiences.

Seasons Greetings
Paul Channing

PS: For others who are interested, I have enough T-pieces etc waiting for s.s. boxes to complete 7 more kits. Hopefully the guys will post a few things too.

rob.laurie · 16th January 2007, 02:08

Hey Paul, Do you have these units shipped out yet ?

Rob

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

PM'd as well for good measure.

Hello chaps,

Your BMCL are done! I think it would be more practical to send them out in the New Year. In the meantime, go easy on the festivities and I'll see you in the freezing waters of January

Thanks again for your support. I can only apologise for the timeframe. It didn't go as I had hoped.

I have revised the assembly guide and it should be perfectly clear. However, please contact me for any assistance and stay in touch with your experiences.

Seasons Greetings
Paul Channing

PS: For others who are interested, I have enough T-pieces etc waiting for s.s. boxes to complete 7 more kits. Hopefully the guys will post a few things too.

tflaris · 23rd January 2007, 00:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Give me chance

He he

I was just putting the final bits to Paul's article and uploading to the library.

Paul's back mounted counterlungs for Inspiration can now be found HERE.

Thanks for the article mate

Right then chaps, please use this thread for any questions, queries or feedback.

Thanks

Lou

Link still works no pics. Any ideas?

***Beanie*** · 23rd January 2007, 08:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by tflaris)

Link still works no pics. Any ideas?

Look again

pchanning · 23rd January 2007, 14:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by rob.laurie)

Hey Paul, Do you have these units shipped out yet ?

Rob

Sorry, I missed this. Yes, they have been shipped. In fact Rob you have yours now IIRC? (I'll check my emails at home)

If they don't turn up in a couple of days - get in touch.

Howard's was the last to go - today - should be there tomorrow.

AD_ward9 · 13th February 2007, 22:54

Just received my BMCL kit from Paul. Must say it is a relief to see it is very professionally put together.

The machining is comparable in standard to larger scale manufacturers and even the disk with the manual is turned out well.

Look forward to using it next week. Weather is even improving (in Scotland).

Alex

Johnny Christensen · 14th February 2007, 07:42

I have dived mine for 4 hours now and experimenting with the setup. First dive had a little harder breathing resistance than I was used to on the OTS lungs. Then I discovered the ends of the counter lungs where hovering 3-4cm off my back / shoulders.

When they where fixed to the harness with a clip, things got much better. Breathing resistance when horizontal, it the same (as far as I can tell) as the original OTS configuration.
When swimming, the kit makes a big change in the balance of the rig, it has improved tremendously.
Like Paul said, with the BMCL it tends to put you more level in the water, like a wing. I for one really appreciate that.
I was doing all right before on OTS when doing penetration dives, was not really bothered by the counter lungs in the front. But now they are gone, what a huge difference it makes!
It's like back to the good old open circuit days, when you had all the mobility in the world, and no extra crap hanging in front of you.

Every time I have been out testing it, the viz was 0,5-1m so I still have not had a chance to get some pictures of how the breather is fitting. But this Saturday I'm supposed to go to a coldwater training pool at a commercial diving school, so hopefully there I'll get a few shots.
I suspect that the breathing hoses coming from the scrubber to the T-pieces can do with a bit of trimming, maybe taking 5 cm of the length to get it more streamlined.

For big deco dives, I'll use the Narked@90 remote inflator, connected to the exhale counterlung. Have tested it a few times and found it really easy to do a complete gaschange in the loop and running the second or third bailout gas in SCR mode if needed. In fact, I have just ordred another Narked@90 inflator for my buddy to put on his breather.

Well done to both Paul Channing and John Routley, now the Inspo is finally a unit that suit my needs.

pchanning · 14th February 2007, 13:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9)

Just received my BMCL kit from Paul. Must say it is a relief to see it is very professionally put together.

I'll take that as a compliment (I think).

Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9)

The machining is comparable in standard to larger scale manufacturers and even the disk with the manual is turned out well.

Thank you. It is a totally personal service. I finish everything myself.
That reminds me. I must get that extra info for the library to Louby.

Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9)

Look forward to using it next week. Weather is even improving (in Scotland).

Alex

It been like pea soup here for ages. Let us know how you get on.

pchanning · 14th February 2007, 13:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Johnny Christensen)

I have dived mine for 4 hours now and experimenting with the setup. First dive had a little harder breathing resistance than I was used to on the OTS lungs. Then I discovered the ends of the counter lungs where hovering 3-4cm off my back / shoulders.

When they where fixed to the harness with a clip, things got much better. Breathing resistance when horizontal, it the same (as far as I can tell) as the original OTS configuration.
When swimming, the kit makes a big change in the balance of the rig, it has improved tremendously.
Like Paul said, with the BMCL it tends to put you more level in the water, like a wing. I for one really appreciate that.
I was doing all right before on OTS when doing penetration dives, was not really bothered by the counter lungs in the front. But now they are gone, what a huge difference it makes!
It's like back to the good old open circuit days, when you had all the mobility in the world, and no extra crap hanging in front of you.

Every time I have been out testing it, the viz was 0,5-1m so I still have not had a chance to get some pictures of how the breather is fitting. But this Saturday I'm supposed to go to a coldwater training pool at a commercial diving school, so hopefully there I'll get a few shots.
I suspect that the breathing hoses coming from the scrubber to the T-pieces can do with a bit of trimming, maybe taking 5 cm of the length to get it more streamlined.

For big deco dives, I'll use the Narked@90 remote inflator, connected to the exhale counterlung. Have tested it a few times and found it really easy to do a complete gaschange in the loop and running the second or third bailout gas in SCR mode if needed. In fact, I have just ordred another Narked@90 inflator for my buddy to put on his breather.

Well done to both Paul Channing and John Routley, now the Inspo is finally a unit that suit my needs.

I'm really pleased. Thank you Johnny.

I have 1 kit ready to ship NOW. £350 all in.

4th November 2006, 18:58	#121 (permalink)
rusty RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros rEvo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA,Monterey,CA Posts: 178	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) Hi Rusty. I supplied 2 orings, as spares, and these are for the T-piece converter to T-piece. The manual add valves, whether in the converter or on the old 'original' fittings have just one o-ring, an APD one, which is considerably fatter. If you have my converter o-rings in the old manual inflater blanks, it will leak like a sieve. You ought to have the standard APD o-rings in them. Either this makes sense to you or it is not making sense to me. Please post a picture to help ascertain what the problem is. Cheers P Paul, That did the trick I thought since the orings were in the same bag you were using them with the new blanking caps. I am getting in the water with the kit in an hour to check it out. Thanks and will let you know how it went. __________________ Best Regards, Russ Sanoian U/W Sales 831-645-1082 www.backscatter.com Breaching the Boundaries of the Abyss With Underwater Imaging Innovations
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21st December 2006, 15:36	#122 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. PM'd as well for good measure. Hello chaps, Your BMCL are done! I think it would be more practical to send them out in the New Year. In the meantime, go easy on the festivities and I'll see you in the freezing waters of January Thanks again for your support. I can only apologise for the timeframe. It didn't go as I had hoped. I have revised the assembly guide and it should be perfectly clear. However, please contact me for any assistance and stay in touch with your experiences. Seasons Greetings Paul Channing PS: For others who are interested, I have enough T-pieces etc waiting for s.s. boxes to complete 7 more kits. Hopefully the guys will post a few things too. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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16th January 2007, 02:08	#123 (permalink)
rob.laurie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 80	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Hey Paul, Do you have these units shipped out yet ? Rob Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) PM'd as well for good measure. Hello chaps, Your BMCL are done! I think it would be more practical to send them out in the New Year. In the meantime, go easy on the festivities and I'll see you in the freezing waters of January Thanks again for your support. I can only apologise for the timeframe. It didn't go as I had hoped. I have revised the assembly guide and it should be perfectly clear. However, please contact me for any assistance and stay in touch with your experiences. Seasons Greetings Paul Channing PS: For others who are interested, I have enough T-pieces etc waiting for s.s. boxes to complete 7 more kits. Hopefully the guys will post a few things too.
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23rd January 2007, 00:00	#124 (permalink)
tflaris God save the Queen Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida Posts: 273	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Give me chance He he I was just putting the final bits to Paul's article and uploading to the library. Paul's back mounted counterlungs for Inspiration can now be found HERE. Thanks for the article mate Right then chaps, please use this thread for any questions, queries or feedback. Thanks Lou Link still works no pics. Any ideas? __________________ "Except for this one, I have come to the conclusion that all generalizations are false" -Jim Hayes
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23rd January 2007, 08:54	#125 (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: 3,292	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by tflaris) Link still works no pics. Any ideas? Look again __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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23rd January 2007, 14:58	#126 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by rob.laurie) Hey Paul, Do you have these units shipped out yet ? Rob Sorry, I missed this. Yes, they have been shipped. In fact Rob you have yours now IIRC? (I'll check my emails at home) If they don't turn up in a couple of days - get in touch. Howard's was the last to go - today - should be there tomorrow. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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13th February 2007, 22:54	#127 (permalink)
AD_ward9 - Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,004	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Just received my BMCL kit from Paul. Must say it is a relief to see it is very professionally put together. The machining is comparable in standard to larger scale manufacturers and even the disk with the manual is turned out well. Look forward to using it next week. Weather is even improving (in Scotland). Alex
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14th February 2007, 07:42	#128 (permalink)
Johnny Christensen RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 306	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. I have dived mine for 4 hours now and experimenting with the setup. First dive had a little harder breathing resistance than I was used to on the OTS lungs. Then I discovered the ends of the counter lungs where hovering 3-4cm off my back / shoulders. When they where fixed to the harness with a clip, things got much better. Breathing resistance when horizontal, it the same (as far as I can tell) as the original OTS configuration. When swimming, the kit makes a big change in the balance of the rig, it has improved tremendously. Like Paul said, with the BMCL it tends to put you more level in the water, like a wing. I for one really appreciate that. I was doing all right before on OTS when doing penetration dives, was not really bothered by the counter lungs in the front. But now they are gone, what a huge difference it makes! It's like back to the good old open circuit days, when you had all the mobility in the world, and no extra crap hanging in front of you. Every time I have been out testing it, the viz was 0,5-1m so I still have not had a chance to get some pictures of how the breather is fitting. But this Saturday I'm supposed to go to a coldwater training pool at a commercial diving school, so hopefully there I'll get a few shots. I suspect that the breathing hoses coming from the scrubber to the T-pieces can do with a bit of trimming, maybe taking 5 cm of the length to get it more streamlined. For big deco dives, I'll use the Narked@90 remote inflator, connected to the exhale counterlung. Have tested it a few times and found it really easy to do a complete gaschange in the loop and running the second or third bailout gas in SCR mode if needed. In fact, I have just ordred another Narked@90 inflator for my buddy to put on his breather. Well done to both Paul Channing and John Routley, now the Inspo is finally a unit that suit my needs. __________________ www.johnnychristensen.com Wreckphotography from the cold north Last edited by Johnny Christensen : 14th February 2007 at 07:46.
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14th February 2007, 13:42	#129 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9) Just received my BMCL kit from Paul. Must say it is a relief to see it is very professionally put together. I'll take that as a compliment (I think). Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9) The machining is comparable in standard to larger scale manufacturers and even the disk with the manual is turned out well. Thank you. It is a totally personal service. I finish everything myself. That reminds me. I must get that extra info for the library to Louby. Quote: (Originally Posted by AD_ward9) Look forward to using it next week. Weather is even improving (in Scotland). Alex It been like pea soup here for ages. Let us know how you get on. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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14th February 2007, 13:56	#130 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by Johnny Christensen) I have dived mine for 4 hours now and experimenting with the setup. First dive had a little harder breathing resistance than I was used to on the OTS lungs. Then I discovered the ends of the counter lungs where hovering 3-4cm off my back / shoulders. When they where fixed to the harness with a clip, things got much better. Breathing resistance when horizontal, it the same (as far as I can tell) as the original OTS configuration. When swimming, the kit makes a big change in the balance of the rig, it has improved tremendously. Like Paul said, with the BMCL it tends to put you more level in the water, like a wing. I for one really appreciate that. I was doing all right before on OTS when doing penetration dives, was not really bothered by the counter lungs in the front. But now they are gone, what a huge difference it makes! It's like back to the good old open circuit days, when you had all the mobility in the world, and no extra crap hanging in front of you. Every time I have been out testing it, the viz was 0,5-1m so I still have not had a chance to get some pictures of how the breather is fitting. But this Saturday I'm supposed to go to a coldwater training pool at a commercial diving school, so hopefully there I'll get a few shots. I suspect that the breathing hoses coming from the scrubber to the T-pieces can do with a bit of trimming, maybe taking 5 cm of the length to get it more streamlined. For big deco dives, I'll use the Narked@90 remote inflator, connected to the exhale counterlung. Have tested it a few times and found it really easy to do a complete gaschange in the loop and running the second or third bailout gas in SCR mode if needed. In fact, I have just ordred another Narked@90 inflator for my buddy to put on his breather. Well done to both Paul Channing and John Routley, now the Inspo is finally a unit that suit my needs. I'm really pleased. Thank you Johnny. I have 1 kit ready to ship NOW. £350 all in. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival. Last edited by pchanning : 14th February 2007 at 14:01.
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