Drying the head of YBOD

***Decodiver*** · 14th June 2005, 01:47

I generally hold the inhaltion and exhalation hoses together whilst supporting the handset and alarm cables and shake the head 2 or 3 times to allow the large droplets to drop out.

I then leave it on its side, careful not to have any cell facing upwards and leave it to dry at ambient temperature.

Some moisture in the head upon assembly does not cause problems.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

nmanfield · 14th June 2005, 02:29

I use one of those microfibre fleece sports towels. Dries it in a jiffy and sucks up moisture. The one I've got is made by Karrimor. Very light and very quick drying

***caveseeker7*** · 14th June 2005, 04:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE)

I have seen people do the "grab the cables and sling the thing around trick", and I mentioned it to Martin Parker one time. I thought he was going to have a heart attack on the spot.

This is a technique commonly known as the 'Fin Spin' and quite popular in nordic countries. An old tradition going back to the flails. Laws have become more conservative, and most said countries have outright banned bashing people's skulls in. Bashing in your rebreather's head is just about the only way to celebrate the old customs without gettng arrested.

I'm suprised you didn't mention that neither ovens (including microwave) nor cloth dryers should be used to dry the YBOD's head.

ROB DAVIE · 14th June 2005, 05:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

This is a technique commonly known as the 'Fin Spin' and quite popular in nordic countries. An old tradition going back to the flails. Laws have become more conservative, and most said countries have outright banned bashing people's skulls in. Bashing in your rebreather's head is just about the only way to celebrate the old customs without gettng arrested.

I'm suprised you didn't mention that neither ovens (including microwave) nor cloth dryers should be used to dry the YBOD's head.

ROFL

RebreatherDave · 14th June 2005, 07:28

I live in dry Los Angeles. We just open the head and it is dry within the hour.

Padowan · 14th June 2005, 08:07

Normally I bring it into the house and leave it to dry naturally, but like you say it can take a day or so this way. On occasions when I've wanted it dry faster, I have a big fan and I point this into the head, turn it on, and the head is usuallly totally dry in less than an hour. The airflow is quite gentle, so no water gets forced anywhere it shouldn't.

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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,181	I generally hold the inhaltion and exhalation hoses together whilst supporting the handset and alarm cables and shake the head 2 or 3 times to allow the large droplets to drop out. I then leave it on its side, careful not to have any cell facing upwards and leave it to dry at ambient temperature. Some moisture in the head upon assembly does not cause problems. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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14th June 2005, 02:29	#12 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	I use one of those microfibre fleece sports towels. Dries it in a jiffy and sucks up moisture. The one I've got is made by Karrimor. Very light and very quick drying
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,451	Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE) I have seen people do the "grab the cables and sling the thing around trick", and I mentioned it to Martin Parker one time. I thought he was going to have a heart attack on the spot. This is a technique commonly known as the 'Fin Spin' and quite popular in nordic countries. An old tradition going back to the flails. Laws have become more conservative, and most said countries have outright banned bashing people's skulls in. Bashing in your rebreather's head is just about the only way to celebrate the old customs without gettng arrested. I'm suprised you didn't mention that neither ovens (including microwave) nor cloth dryers should be used to dry the YBOD's head. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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14th June 2005, 05:56	#14 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) This is a technique commonly known as the 'Fin Spin' and quite popular in nordic countries. An old tradition going back to the flails. Laws have become more conservative, and most said countries have outright banned bashing people's skulls in. Bashing in your rebreather's head is just about the only way to celebrate the old customs without gettng arrested. I'm suprised you didn't mention that neither ovens (including microwave) nor cloth dryers should be used to dry the YBOD's head. ROFL __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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14th June 2005, 07:28	#15 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 226	I live in dry Los Angeles. We just open the head and it is dry within the hour.
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14th June 2005, 08:07	#16 (permalink)
Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	Normally I bring it into the house and leave it to dry naturally, but like you say it can take a day or so this way. On occasions when I've wanted it dry faster, I have a big fan and I point this into the head, turn it on, and the head is usuallly totally dry in less than an hour. The airflow is quite gentle, so no water gets forced anywhere it shouldn't. __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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