Grace Soda Lime?

sensor330 · 6th September 2006, 05:22

Anyone using Grace Soda Sorb in their YBOD or Evo? If so, are there any difference worth noting when comparing it to sofnolime? I know, I know don't cheap out on lime but if it's $60 cheaper then sofnolime with no significance then why spend the money.

Scott

***jradomski*** · 6th September 2006, 07:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Anyone using Grace Soda Sorb in their YBOD or Evo? If so, are there any difference worth noting when comparing it to sofnolime? I know, I know don't cheap out on lime but if it's $60 cheaper then sofnolime with no significance then why spend the money.

Scott

I have been using it for a few years now..
In may 2004 the ANDI expedition to manado (max depth 150m) were all conducted using 612 sodasorb hp

diverklondike · 6th September 2006, 11:36

Yup.... I used it for a year or so without problem before switching to extended air.

Dive Safe

Mark

**wedivebc** · 6th September 2006, 15:22

Are you planning on importing some Scott? If so I would like to get in on some.

sensor330 · 6th September 2006, 15:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Are you planning on importing some Scott? If so I would like to get in on some.

I'm leaving for Halifax on Sunday for 6 months and I'm going to get what I need shipped there. When I get home though I'll be ordering some more.

Can anyone recommend a good supplier?

Scott

**Gill Envy** · 13th September 2006, 21:45

the cost of safnolime just increased at the store i got our units through by
25%. It's now a comparison of $220 for 44lbs vs $125 for a 37lbs keg of sodasorb (or as low as $92 if baught in bulk/palate, including shipping). We've been using sodasorb HP mostly with our evos. It seems that safnolime was a little bit less dusty, more uniform in granule size and maybe a little bit more efficient, at least in terms of how the temp stick read but for the most part just doesn't seem sufficiently better to warrent such a premium IMHO.

chunter · 14th September 2006, 22:39

I've been using 8-12 Sodasorb for about 2 years in my Inspo, and I have found it to work well. I've done a bunch of dives between 200' and 350', and never had any issues of CO2 breakthrough, high WOB, etc. I must admit that I'm not usually breathing very hard.

My feeling is that if you don't push the 3 hour scrubber rating, you aren't likely to have problems with any of the brands. Obvioulsy, as with anything we do, we do it using our own judgement and risk.

I have found both Grace and Steam Machines to be very easy to work with.

Aloha,
Charlie

Warren_L · 20th September 2006, 16:10

I bought a couple of tubs of Sodalime a few months back. I've been using it for a while and seems to be ok, but I did notice that the tubs I bought were fairly dusty compared to the sofnolime I was using before. Other than that, I've been getting similar scubber times from it.

6th September 2006, 05:22	#1 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 593	Grace Soda Lime? Anyone using Grace Soda Sorb in their YBOD or Evo? If so, are there any difference worth noting when comparing it to sofnolime? I know, I know don't cheap out on lime but if it's $60 cheaper then sofnolime with no significance then why spend the money. Scott
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6th September 2006, 07:38	#2 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,095	Re: Grace Soda Lime? Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Anyone using Grace Soda Sorb in their YBOD or Evo? If so, are there any difference worth noting when comparing it to sofnolime? I know, I know don't cheap out on lime but if it's $60 cheaper then sofnolime with no significance then why spend the money. Scott I have been using it for a few years now.. In may 2004 the ANDI expedition to manado (max depth 150m) were all conducted using 612 sodasorb hp __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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6th September 2006, 11:36	#3 (permalink)
diverklondike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,699	Re: Grace Soda Lime? Yup.... I used it for a year or so without problem before switching to extended air. Dive Safe Mark
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6th September 2006, 15:22	#4 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,493	Re: Grace Soda Lime? Are you planning on importing some Scott? If so I would like to get in on some. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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6th September 2006, 15:58	#5 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 593	Re: Grace Soda Lime? Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Are you planning on importing some Scott? If so I would like to get in on some. I'm leaving for Halifax on Sunday for 6 months and I'm going to get what I need shipped there. When I get home though I'll be ordering some more. Can anyone recommend a good supplier? Scott
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13th September 2006, 21:45	#6 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,341	Re: Grace Soda Lime? the cost of safnolime just increased at the store i got our units through by 25%. It's now a comparison of $220 for 44lbs vs $125 for a 37lbs keg of sodasorb (or as low as $92 if baught in bulk/palate, including shipping). We've been using sodasorb HP mostly with our evos. It seems that safnolime was a little bit less dusty, more uniform in granule size and maybe a little bit more efficient, at least in terms of how the temp stick read but for the most part just doesn't seem sufficiently better to warrent such a premium IMHO. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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14th September 2006, 22:39	#7 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 479	Re: Grace Soda Lime? I've been using 8-12 Sodasorb for about 2 years in my Inspo, and I have found it to work well. I've done a bunch of dives between 200' and 350', and never had any issues of CO2 breakthrough, high WOB, etc. I must admit that I'm not usually breathing very hard. My feeling is that if you don't push the 3 hour scrubber rating, you aren't likely to have problems with any of the brands. Obvioulsy, as with anything we do, we do it using our own judgement and risk. I have found both Grace and Steam Machines to be very easy to work with. Aloha, Charlie
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20th September 2006, 16:10	#8 (permalink)
Warren_L CCR Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 62	Re: Grace Soda Lime? I bought a couple of tubs of Sodalime a few months back. I've been using it for a while and seems to be ok, but I did notice that the tubs I bought were fairly dusty compared to the sofnolime I was using before. Other than that, I've been getting similar scubber times from it. __________________ http://www.warrenlophotography.com
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