Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs.

demo0034 · 24th May 2006, 23:23

One downside I see to this design is that while you can still manually inject diluent, you can't plug in any offboard gas. I don't do this on a regular basis, but I think it's important for redundancy for longer dives. One of your options in the event of dead electronics is to go SCR. Having the ability to use your offboard gas is very beneficial IMO.

***diverklondike*** · 25th May 2006, 00:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by demo0034)

One downside I see to this design is that while you can still manually inject diluent, you can't plug in any offboard gas. I don't do this on a regular basis, but I think it's important for redundancy for longer dives. One of your options in the event of dead electronics is to go SCR. Having the ability to use your offboard gas is very beneficial IMO.

Good point... This could easily be addressed with the addition of a hose and swagelok quick connect piped into the Dil side of the manifold.

Dive Safe...

Mark

pchanning · 25th May 2006, 23:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by demo0034)

One downside I see to this design is that while you can still manually inject diluent, you can't plug in any offboard gas. I don't do this on a regular basis, but I think it's important for redundancy for longer dives. One of your options in the event of dead electronics is to go SCR. Having the ability to use your offboard gas is very beneficial IMO.

True. Depends on what you want/ do. I'm OK with carrying 2 x 80's which will get me out of 99% of the max depth in the English Channel (generally max 85m) and if it came to it get back on the loop for o2 Rebreather.

Having a connection to the manifold as Mark suggets would work. I plug the offboard mix to a BOV direct. I could switch between OC and CC and easily double bailout volumes for example. But thats an option.

For me it comes done to the fact that I can't escape OC and I no longer see the need for back-up ppo2 monitoring or back up o2. SCR can't be counted on and will always remain an option. If its there, great, but I won't count on it.

Cheers
Paul

BTW: the BMCL kits will be winging their way out of my door in about 3 weeks (when I have finished my final exams). Watch this space.

divedog · 13th June 2006, 05:55

Paul, Count me in on your first batch of ten as well for one kit.

I have been thinking of doing something similier for so long until I looked at your idea. You have polished the mod so well with the o2 add that It is better than anything I could have come up with on my own.

Anyone like me interested in Paul doing a batch in Titanium?

Regards,
Steve Cooper

pchanning · 13th June 2006, 13:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog)

Paul, Count me in on your first batch of ten as well for one kit.

Good man.

Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog)

I have been thinking of doing something similier for so long until I looked at your idea. You have polished the mod so well with the o2 add that It is better than anything I could have come up with on my own.

Cheers. BTW the o2 add is double o-ringed, much like the rest of the loop.

Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog)

Anyone like me interested in Paul doing a batch in Titanium?

Regards,
Steve Cooper

Sounds expensive!

OK, so the revised list stands as follows

1. Divegryl - PAID
2. Divedog - PAID
3. Decowarrior - PAID
4. Brian Jarvis - PAID
5. Edster - PAID
6. diverklondike - Awaiting payment
7. divfoto - PAID
8. Paul C (cos I’m greedy)

9. A friend
10.

1 to go.

I will be brushing the stainless this weekend and shipping next week.

Cheers
Paul

divedog · 6th July 2006, 18:57

I just received Paul's BMCL a couple of days ago but have have not had a chance to get in the water with it yet because of work. Today is my first day off so I will be playing with it and setting everythink up. At first glance I will say Paul did an outstanding job. Everything need is included and it even came with a Power Point CD explaining set up. The only thing I an going to do is de burr a few of the SS edges on the box a tad more. I hope to dive the mod next week when I get some time. Thanks Paul for an outstanding mod.

Regards,
Steve Cooper

rusty · 20th July 2006, 23:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

Good man.

Cheers. BTW the o2 add is double o-ringed, much like the rest of the loop.

Sounds expensive!

Count me in!

OK, so the revised list stands as follows

1. Divegryl - PAID
2. Divedog - PAID
3. Decowarrior - PAID
4. Brian Jarvis - PAID
5. Edster - PAID
6. diverklondike - Awaiting payment
7. divfoto - PAID
8. Paul C (cos I’m greedy)

9. A friend
10. Russ Sanoian

1 to go.

I will be brushing the stainless this weekend and shipping next week.

Cheers
Paul

Paul count me in, PM sent to you.

divegyrl · 21st July 2006, 10:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog)

I just received Paul's BMCL a couple of days ago but have have not had a chance to get in the water with it yet because of work. Steve Cooper

I got mine a few weeks ago, but my usual travelling meant that I still have not got it wet! It came exactly when Paul said it would, packaged beautifully but I still haven't got it out of the box.

I was in Norway last week, and have the house to get back together after the decorators were in........... the house is lovely, but a mess! I'll be very glad when we move!

I hope to get it together for Scapa (5th August) and will post a trip report!

dan140465 · 23rd July 2006, 22:01

When do you plan, to run the next batch ?
cheers
Danny

decowarrior · 25th July 2006, 21:08

hi

recieved the box today and thought id share a few thoughts package arrived today with a nice comprehensive instruction disk, well done paul very professional

unfortunatley these observations are made without any inwater experience an due to circumstances wont be anytime soon, however....

the stainless box is a beautifulk piece of work the finish is faultless and clearly a lot of time has been put into it, the finish on the box is actually much better than i could have hoped for its a cracking piece of work its small and neat and well thought out its smaller than i imagined from the pictures too it looks good next to my unit , and the t piece is cracking as well well thought out and a superb bit of work,

all round i must say i am impressed with all the bits and the work that has been put in them

congratulations paul youve done a cracking job

basically

24th May 2006, 23:23	#81 (permalink)
demo0034 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 11	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. One downside I see to this design is that while you can still manually inject diluent, you can't plug in any offboard gas. I don't do this on a regular basis, but I think it's important for redundancy for longer dives. One of your options in the event of dead electronics is to go SCR. Having the ability to use your offboard gas is very beneficial IMO.
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25th May 2006, 00:08	#82 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,552	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by demo0034) One downside I see to this design is that while you can still manually inject diluent, you can't plug in any offboard gas. I don't do this on a regular basis, but I think it's important for redundancy for longer dives. One of your options in the event of dead electronics is to go SCR. Having the ability to use your offboard gas is very beneficial IMO. Good point... This could easily be addressed with the addition of a hose and swagelok quick connect piped into the Dil side of the manifold. Dive Safe... Mark
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25th May 2006, 23:14	#83 (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 demo0034) One downside I see to this design is that while you can still manually inject diluent, you can't plug in any offboard gas. I don't do this on a regular basis, but I think it's important for redundancy for longer dives. One of your options in the event of dead electronics is to go SCR. Having the ability to use your offboard gas is very beneficial IMO. True. Depends on what you want/ do. I'm OK with carrying 2 x 80's which will get me out of 99% of the max depth in the English Channel (generally max 85m) and if it came to it get back on the loop for o2 Rebreather. Having a connection to the manifold as Mark suggets would work. I plug the offboard mix to a BOV direct. I could switch between OC and CC and easily double bailout volumes for example. But thats an option. For me it comes done to the fact that I can't escape OC and I no longer see the need for back-up ppo2 monitoring or back up o2. SCR can't be counted on and will always remain an option. If its there, great, but I won't count on it. Cheers Paul BTW: the BMCL kits will be winging their way out of my door in about 3 weeks (when I have finished my final exams). Watch this space. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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13th June 2006, 05:55	#84 (permalink)
divedog New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 13	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Paul, Count me in on your first batch of ten as well for one kit. I have been thinking of doing something similier for so long until I looked at your idea. You have polished the mod so well with the o2 add that It is better than anything I could have come up with on my own. Anyone like me interested in Paul doing a batch in Titanium? Regards, Steve Cooper
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13th June 2006, 13:10	#85 (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 divedog) Paul, Count me in on your first batch of ten as well for one kit. Good man. Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog) I have been thinking of doing something similier for so long until I looked at your idea. You have polished the mod so well with the o2 add that It is better than anything I could have come up with on my own. Cheers. BTW the o2 add is double o-ringed, much like the rest of the loop. Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog) Anyone like me interested in Paul doing a batch in Titanium? Regards, Steve Cooper Sounds expensive! OK, so the revised list stands as follows 1. Divegryl - PAID 2. Divedog - PAID 3. Decowarrior - PAID 4. Brian Jarvis - PAID 5. Edster - PAID 6. diverklondike - Awaiting payment 7. divfoto - PAID 8. Paul C (cos I’m greedy) 9. A friend 10. 1 to go. I will be brushing the stainless this weekend and shipping next week. Cheers Paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival. Last edited by pchanning : 20th June 2006 at 21:54. Reason: update
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6th July 2006, 18:57	#86 (permalink)
divedog New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 13	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. I just received Paul's BMCL a couple of days ago but have have not had a chance to get in the water with it yet because of work. Today is my first day off so I will be playing with it and setting everythink up. At first glance I will say Paul did an outstanding job. Everything need is included and it even came with a Power Point CD explaining set up. The only thing I an going to do is de burr a few of the SS edges on the box a tad more. I hope to dive the mod next week when I get some time. Thanks Paul for an outstanding mod. Regards, Steve Cooper
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20th July 2006, 23:49	#87 (permalink)
rusty Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros rEvo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA,Monterey,CA Posts: 165	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) Good man. Cheers. BTW the o2 add is double o-ringed, much like the rest of the loop. Sounds expensive! Count me in! OK, so the revised list stands as follows 1. Divegryl - PAID 2. Divedog - PAID 3. Decowarrior - PAID 4. Brian Jarvis - PAID 5. Edster - PAID 6. diverklondike - Awaiting payment 7. divfoto - PAID 8. Paul C (cos I’m greedy) 9. A friend 10. Russ Sanoian 1 to go. I will be brushing the stainless this weekend and shipping next week. Cheers Paul Paul count me in, PM sent to you. __________________ 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 July 2006, 10:16	#88 (permalink)
divegyrl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sutton, Surrey Posts: 18	Got mine too! Quote: (Originally Posted by divedog) I just received Paul's BMCL a couple of days ago but have have not had a chance to get in the water with it yet because of work. Steve Cooper I got mine a few weeks ago, but my usual travelling meant that I still have not got it wet! It came exactly when Paul said it would, packaged beautifully but I still haven't got it out of the box. I was in Norway last week, and have the house to get back together after the decorators were in........... the house is lovely, but a mess! I'll be very glad when we move! I hope to get it together for Scapa (5th August) and will post a trip report! __________________ Blanaid
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23rd July 2006, 22:01	#89 (permalink)
dan140465 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 111	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. When do you plan, to run the next batch ? cheers Danny
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25th July 2006, 21:08	#90 (permalink)
decowarrior New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stoke Posts: 42	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. hi recieved the box today and thought id share a few thoughts package arrived today with a nice comprehensive instruction disk, well done paul very professional unfortunatley these observations are made without any inwater experience an due to circumstances wont be anytime soon, however.... the stainless box is a beautifulk piece of work the finish is faultless and clearly a lot of time has been put into it, the finish on the box is actually much better than i could have hoped for its a cracking piece of work its small and neat and well thought out its smaller than i imagined from the pictures too it looks good next to my unit , and the t piece is cracking as well well thought out and a superb bit of work, all round i must say i am impressed with all the bits and the work that has been put in them congratulations paul youve done a cracking job basically __________________ wetter the better
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