Tools and Spares - Vision

**PhilSiswick** · 3rd October 2006, 09:27

My Mod 1/Advanced Rec Trimix course is four weeks on Thursday and I can't wait. However, the time that I'll be getting the invoice from Nicky at APD and parting with my hard-earned cash (no sniggering at the back, Field!) is also drawing nearer :-)

To save shipping costs and make sure that I have spares and tools for the course, I'd like to order whatever bits I need now and get them shipped from APD with the box. I'm thinking of the following:

Buddy Clean
Interstage Pressure Gauge
Box Spanner
OPV Spanner
T-Piece Spanner
Manual Inflator Hex Key
Mouthpiece O ring kit
Mouthpiece Service Kit
Canister O rings
Scrim Kit
O rings - Convoluted Hose Fittings
2 x 4.5 kg containers of Sofnolime
2 x Batteries

Is there anything I'm missing? I haven't included the following for what I think are good reasons:

Spare sensors - I'm going to wait a few months, based on the expectation that they will last a while. That way, my replacements won't already be very old before I need to use them. I'm also thinking about buying them from a cheaper source ;-)
Narked @ 90 hose tool - I'll clearly have to order that separately

As ever, many thanks in advance,

***Beanie*** · 3rd October 2006, 09:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

My Mod 1/Advanced Rec Trimix course is four weeks on Thursday and I can't wait. However, the time that I'll be getting the invoice from Nicky at APD and parting with my hard-earned cash (no sniggering at the back, Field!) is also drawing nearer :-)

To save shipping costs and make sure that I have spares and tools for the course, I'd like to order whatever bits I need now and get them shipped from APD with the box. I'm thinking of the following:

Buddy Clean
Interstage Pressure Gauge
Box Spanner
OPV Spanner
T-Piece Spanner
Manual Inflator Hex Key
Mouthpiece O ring kit
Mouthpiece Service Kit
Canister O rings
Scrim Kit
O rings - Convoluted Hose Fittings
2 x 4.5 kg containers of Sofnolime
2 x Batteries

Is there anything I'm missing? I haven't included the following for what I think is good reason:

Spare sensors - I'm going to wait a few months, based on the expectation that they will last a while. That way, my replacements won't already be very old before I need to use them. I'm also thinking about buying them from a cheaper source ;-)
Narked @ 90 hose tool - I'll clearly have to order that separately

As ever, many thanks in advance,

No need as come with unit

**PhilSiswick** · 3rd October 2006, 10:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

No need as come with unit

Ah, thanks. That hasn't been too clear so far.

Cheers,

iwmcarthur · 3rd October 2006, 10:40

Hi, even though the APD price list shows a box spanner as being supplied with the Inspiration, I didn't get one shipped with my Vision in February this year. My instructor spoke to APD and was told that there is no requirement for it on Visions as the cells are easy to get at.

Would be interested to know if other Vision users got the box spanner.

PeteS · 3rd October 2006, 10:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by iwmcarthur)

Hi, even though the APD price list shows a box spanner as being supplied with the Inspiration, I didn't get one shipped with my Vision in February this year. My instructor spoke to APD and was told that there is no requirement for it on Visions as the cells are easy to get at.

Would be interested to know if other Vision users got the box spanner.

I didn't get one either.... I was given the same reason.

***Beanie*** · 3rd October 2006, 10:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by iwmcarthur)

Hi, even though the APD price list shows a box spanner as being supplied with the Inspiration, I didn't get one shipped with my Vision in February this year. My instructor spoke to APD and was told that there is no requirement for it on Visions as the cells are easy to get at.

Would be interested to know if other Vision users got the box spanner.

Lou did with hers but that was last June, but if you don't get one you don't really need one - unless you want to remove it to put a 4th cell holder in.

Janos · 3rd October 2006, 11:12

Sorry, but what do the OPV spanner and the manual inflator hex key do? Is the OPV spanner a way to dismantle a drysuit dump valve?

Janos

***Beanie*** · 3rd October 2006, 11:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by Janos)

Sorry, but what do the OPV spanner and the manual inflator hex key do? Is the OPV spanner a way to dismantle a drysuit dump valve?

Janos

Takes the OPV off the lung and the inflator base out of the lung, not need that often.

Ben Field · 3rd October 2006, 11:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

parting with my hard-earned cash (no sniggering at the back, Field!)

I have no doubt you work very hard

(Does it still cost your client £250 for you to go take a p*ss?)

BTW- I know very little about the Inspiration, do you need a C-Spanner to adjust your IP on the Inspiration First stages? (Do they use Apexs or their own 1st stages now?)
It was the only tool I found tricky to get for my KISS, in the end got one from Techme.

BEN

***Beanie*** · 3rd October 2006, 11:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

I have no doubt you work very hard

(Does it still cost your client £250 for you to go take a p*ss?)

BTW- I know very little about the Inspiration, do you need a C-Spanner to adjust your IP on the Inspiration First stages? (Do they use Apexs or their own 1st stages now?)
It was the only tool I found tricky to get for my KISS, in the end got one from Techme.

BEN

No there UST so no seal hex key straight through the hole, i think the AP 1st stage has the same adjustment.

3rd October 2006, 09:27	#1 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,062	Tools and Spares - Vision My Mod 1/Advanced Rec Trimix course is four weeks on Thursday and I can't wait. However, the time that I'll be getting the invoice from Nicky at APD and parting with my hard-earned cash (no sniggering at the back, Field!) is also drawing nearer :-) To save shipping costs and make sure that I have spares and tools for the course, I'd like to order whatever bits I need now and get them shipped from APD with the box. I'm thinking of the following: Buddy Clean Interstage Pressure Gauge Box Spanner OPV Spanner T-Piece Spanner Manual Inflator Hex Key Mouthpiece O ring kit Mouthpiece Service Kit Canister O rings Scrim Kit O rings - Convoluted Hose Fittings 2 x 4.5 kg containers of Sofnolime 2 x Batteries Is there anything I'm missing? I haven't included the following for what I think are good reasons: Spare sensors - I'm going to wait a few months, based on the expectation that they will last a while. That way, my replacements won't already be very old before I need to use them. I'm also thinking about buying them from a cheaper source ;-) Narked @ 90 hose tool - I'll clearly have to order that separately As ever, many thanks in advance, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk Last edited by PhilSiswick : 3rd October 2006 at 09:30.
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3rd October 2006, 09:31	#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: 3,292	Re: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) My Mod 1/Advanced Rec Trimix course is four weeks on Thursday and I can't wait. However, the time that I'll be getting the invoice from Nicky at APD and parting with my hard-earned cash (no sniggering at the back, Field!) is also drawing nearer :-) To save shipping costs and make sure that I have spares and tools for the course, I'd like to order whatever bits I need now and get them shipped from APD with the box. I'm thinking of the following: Buddy Clean Interstage Pressure Gauge Box Spanner OPV Spanner T-Piece Spanner Manual Inflator Hex Key Mouthpiece O ring kit Mouthpiece Service Kit Canister O rings Scrim Kit O rings - Convoluted Hose Fittings 2 x 4.5 kg containers of Sofnolime 2 x Batteries Is there anything I'm missing? I haven't included the following for what I think is good reason: Spare sensors - I'm going to wait a few months, based on the expectation that they will last a while. That way, my replacements won't already be very old before I need to use them. I'm also thinking about buying them from a cheaper source ;-) Narked @ 90 hose tool - I'll clearly have to order that separately As ever, many thanks in advance, No need as come with unit __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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3rd October 2006, 10:21	#3 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,062	Re: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) No need as come with unit Ah, thanks. That hasn't been too clear so far. Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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3rd October 2006, 10:40	#4 (permalink)
iwmcarthur New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 16	Re: Tools and Spares - Vision Hi, even though the APD price list shows a box spanner as being supplied with the Inspiration, I didn't get one shipped with my Vision in February this year. My instructor spoke to APD and was told that there is no requirement for it on Visions as the cells are easy to get at. Would be interested to know if other Vision users got the box spanner.
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3rd October 2006, 10:47	#5 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 539	Re: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by iwmcarthur) Hi, even though the APD price list shows a box spanner as being supplied with the Inspiration, I didn't get one shipped with my Vision in February this year. My instructor spoke to APD and was told that there is no requirement for it on Visions as the cells are easy to get at. Would be interested to know if other Vision users got the box spanner. I didn't get one either.... I was given the same reason. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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3rd October 2006, 10:49	#6 (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: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by iwmcarthur) Hi, even though the APD price list shows a box spanner as being supplied with the Inspiration, I didn't get one shipped with my Vision in February this year. My instructor spoke to APD and was told that there is no requirement for it on Visions as the cells are easy to get at. Would be interested to know if other Vision users got the box spanner. Lou did with hers but that was last June, but if you don't get one you don't really need one - unless you want to remove it to put a 4th cell holder in. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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3rd October 2006, 11:12	#7 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 632	Re: Tools and Spares - Vision Sorry, but what do the OPV spanner and the manual inflator hex key do? Is the OPV spanner a way to dismantle a drysuit dump valve? Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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3rd October 2006, 11:18	#8 (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: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by Janos) Sorry, but what do the OPV spanner and the manual inflator hex key do? Is the OPV spanner a way to dismantle a drysuit dump valve? Janos Takes the OPV off the lung and the inflator base out of the lung, not need that often. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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3rd October 2006, 11:50	#9 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,748	Re: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) parting with my hard-earned cash (no sniggering at the back, Field!) I have no doubt you work very hard (Does it still cost your client £250 for you to go take a pss?) BTW- I know very little about the Inspiration, do you need a C-Spanner to adjust your IP on the Inspiration First stages? (Do they use Apexs or their own 1st stages now?) It was the only tool I found tricky to get for my KISS, in the end got one from Techme. BEN __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM!* Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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3rd October 2006, 11:53	#10 (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: Tools and Spares - Vision Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field) I have no doubt you work very hard (Does it still cost your client £250 for you to go take a p*ss?) BTW- I know very little about the Inspiration, do you need a C-Spanner to adjust your IP on the Inspiration First stages? (Do they use Apexs or their own 1st stages now?) It was the only tool I found tricky to get for my KISS, in the end got one from Techme. BEN No there UST so no seal hex key straight through the hole, i think the AP 1st stage has the same adjustment. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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