Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs.

colinicky · 18th February 2006, 16:28

I suppose the obvious question is how much did that s/s box & the O2 add convertor cost ?

Padowan · 18th February 2006, 18:59

Very canny there mate. Nice solution to the O2 add - I like that a lot!!!

Mdemon · 18th February 2006, 20:16

Superb!

Nice one Paul!

Odin · 18th February 2006, 21:05

Excellent, looking forward to seeing it.
paul

Andy · 18th February 2006, 21:42

looks good nice idea ( ive seen that blanking plug before)

andy

pchanning · 19th February 2006, 17:00

Thanks chaps - good to see some support, its how these boards grow - a bit of encouragement helps almost everyone.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

Very canny there mate. Nice solution to the O2 add - I like that a lot!!!

Thanks mate - means a lot coming from you 'engineery types'

Shame you didn't get down to Cornwall for the weekend, at the same time you posted this you could have been 'having a go' - nevermind, still the critique from 'The Team'

went well and divegryl signed-up as my first wannabe customer.

pchanning · 19th February 2006, 17:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

I suppose the obvious question is how much did that s/s box & the O2 add convertor cost ?

Well, as considered various designs, faffed with rather a lot of Rebreather bits and pieces, prototyped the tricky pieces, paid for the engineering work/ tweaks for the o2 add - to get this point - it's cost me quite a lot - suffice to say my girlfriend is now sponsoring me until the end of the month

... again.

What a great girl.

I am prepared, seeing as the response so far is positive, to offer packages to those who are up for it. I subscribe to the thoughts of John and Brent (narked@90 and divetheworld) in other recent posts, whereby I'll be in it to cover my costs and hopefully a bit of pocket money in-time. If I can produce say 15-20 to pay for mine then I'll be happy, but it depends on the support you all can give me. If the numbers are good, I can pass-on the saving through producing a larger quantity.

I should like to acknowledge John Routely a.k.a. narked@90 for his fine craftsmanship on the converter - thanks John - its people like you who turn ideas into reality - well done mate, you are an asset to us all.

So, in short, I have a bit more design to do with the s.s box - thinking of cutting harness slots into it to use it as the backplate (a backplate, will also be able to be added too) and as this remains to be done prices are still ballpark. That said, it is likely to be about £350 for small numbers - £300 for batches of about ten.

What you will get:

- 2mm s.s box (doubling as backplate - with harness slots and a sensible array of pre-drilled holes) all s.s welded, and CNC laser-cut (depending on numbers)

- s.s bolts to length, washers and nylok nuts for fixing - you supply mushroom nuts for your own backplate as necessary

- APD T-piece - to include non-intrusive water-trap and blanked hole

- 'Magic converter' with o-ring

--All other APD fittings:--
Complete lower CL assembly for T-Piece,
Corrugated hose fittings
Counter Lung fittings for blanking original manual-add holes

- Bungee and shackle to retain Counter Lungs

- Even a length of black cord to extend the CL dump!!

--- All as per the design - you need source nothing yourself - all included ---

You supply – Counter Lungs and APD o2 manual add valve.

The service will also provide you with a detailed and pictorial guide to assembly - pointing out things I've learn't along the way.

So, if you're up for it - stick your name down - dont be shy.

If you have more questions, ask away... I'll do my best.

regards
paul

pchanning · 19th February 2006, 18:13

A detail worth pointing out...

colinicky · 19th February 2006, 20:11

Hi Paul
Seriously interested in this ,will be in your neck of the woods mid July, any chance of a gander /try of it ? any idea of cost ? also could this be combined with the other mod of detachable lungs ?( can't remember who just did it )

pchanning · 19th February 2006, 21:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

Hi Paul
Seriously interested in this ,will be in your neck of the woods mid July, any chance of a gander /try of it ? any idea of cost ? also could this be combined with the other mod of detachable lungs ?( can't remember who just did it )

Hi Colin,

youre more than welcome to have a gander / try - no problem, look me up nearer the time. Cost is oulined in an earlier post. The lungs themselves are completely removable, and it was Brent - a.k.a. divetheworld that made the standard OTS lungs detachable.

HTH
regards
paul

18th February 2006, 16:28	#11 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 650	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. I suppose the obvious question is how much did that s/s box & the O2 add convertor cost ? __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards Last edited by colinicky : 18th February 2006 at 20:00.
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18th February 2006, 18:59	#12 (permalink)
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18th February 2006, 20:16	#13 (permalink)
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18th February 2006, 21:05	#14 (permalink)
Odin Egbert - the Deco Dancer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: U.K Posts: 141	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Excellent, looking forward to seeing it. paul
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18th February 2006, 21:42	#15 (permalink)
Andy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stanwick (UK) Posts: 48	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. looks good nice idea ( ive seen that blanking plug before) andy
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19th February 2006, 17:00	#16 (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. Thanks chaps - good to see some support, its how these boards grow - a bit of encouragement helps almost everyone. Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) Very canny there mate. Nice solution to the O2 add - I like that a lot!!! Thanks mate - means a lot coming from you 'engineery types' Shame you didn't get down to Cornwall for the weekend, at the same time you posted this you could have been 'having a go' - nevermind, still the critique from 'The Team' went well and divegryl signed-up as my first wannabe customer. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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19th February 2006, 17:15	#17 (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 colinicky) I suppose the obvious question is how much did that s/s box & the O2 add convertor cost ? Well, as considered various designs, faffed with rather a lot of Rebreather bits and pieces, prototyped the tricky pieces, paid for the engineering work/ tweaks for the o2 add - to get this point - it's cost me quite a lot - suffice to say my girlfriend is now sponsoring me until the end of the month ... again. What a great girl. I am prepared, seeing as the response so far is positive, to offer packages to those who are up for it. I subscribe to the thoughts of John and Brent (narked@90 and divetheworld) in other recent posts, whereby I'll be in it to cover my costs and hopefully a bit of pocket money in-time. If I can produce say 15-20 to pay for mine then I'll be happy, but it depends on the support you all can give me. If the numbers are good, I can pass-on the saving through producing a larger quantity. I should like to acknowledge John Routely a.k.a. narked@90 for his fine craftsmanship on the converter - thanks John - its people like you who turn ideas into reality - well done mate, you are an asset to us all. So, in short, I have a bit more design to do with the s.s box - thinking of cutting harness slots into it to use it as the backplate (a backplate, will also be able to be added too) and as this remains to be done prices are still ballpark. That said, it is likely to be about £350 for small numbers - £300 for batches of about ten. What you will get: - 2mm s.s box (doubling as backplate - with harness slots and a sensible array of pre-drilled holes) all s.s welded, and CNC laser-cut (depending on numbers) - s.s bolts to length, washers and nylok nuts for fixing - you supply mushroom nuts for your own backplate as necessary - APD T-piece - to include non-intrusive water-trap and blanked hole - 'Magic converter' with o-ring --All other APD fittings:-- Complete lower CL assembly for T-Piece, Corrugated hose fittings Counter Lung fittings for blanking original manual-add holes - Bungee and shackle to retain Counter Lungs - Even a length of black cord to extend the CL dump!! --- All as per the design - you need source nothing yourself - all included --- You supply – Counter Lungs and APD o2 manual add valve. The service will also provide you with a detailed and pictorial guide to assembly - pointing out things I've learn't along the way. So, if you're up for it - stick your name down - dont be shy. If you have more questions, ask away... I'll do my best. regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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19th February 2006, 18:13	#18 (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. A detail worth pointing out... __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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19th February 2006, 20:11	#19 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 650	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Hi Paul Seriously interested in this ,will be in your neck of the woods mid July, any chance of a gander /try of it ? any idea of cost ? also could this be combined with the other mod of detachable lungs ?( can't remember who just did it ) __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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19th February 2006, 21:58	#20 (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 colinicky) Hi Paul Seriously interested in this ,will be in your neck of the woods mid July, any chance of a gander /try of it ? any idea of cost ? also could this be combined with the other mod of detachable lungs ?( can't remember who just did it ) Hi Colin, youre more than welcome to have a gander / try - no problem, look me up nearer the time. Cost is oulined in an earlier post. The lungs themselves are completely removable, and it was Brent - a.k.a. divetheworld that made the standard OTS lungs detachable. HTH regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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