Hello!

firemandiver · 17th September 2007, 20:56

Just wanted to say hi and what a great site! I'm new to rebreathers, in fact I've just completed my class and will be doing my checkout dives at the end of the month. I'm looking for some input on Drager Dolphin(s). I think it should be just right for my needs. Anyone with tips, tricks, cautions, etc. would be great. Thanks, FD.

**wedivebc** · 17th September 2007, 21:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by firemandiver)

Just wanted to say hi and what a great site! I'm new to rebreathers, in fact I've just completed my class and will be doing my checkout dives at the end of the month. I'm looking for some input on Drager Dolphin(s). I think it should be just right for my needs. Anyone with tips, tricks, cautions, etc. would be great. Thanks, FD.

Welcome to Rebreather World. I dove a dolphin for a year or so. Just tried it again for old time sake. Still works pretty well.

**Dsix36** · 17th September 2007, 21:33

Make sure that you connect to the proper orifice for the gas mix that you are using. I made this mistake once, it probably would have killed me except for the PPO2 alarm.

Don't dive it without a PPO2 gauge!!!!! Just in case

mattcMed · 20th September 2007, 19:22

welcome

yep would second that, I used to but would never dive it without a sensor system. first rule - know what you are breathing! those orifices are so tiny it wouldn't take much to block one and you wouldn't know!

You can get several systems, such as the OXY2 (uses 2 sensors) that screws onto the inhale side of the breathing loop hose and transmits it's readings to the computer wirelesly (Aladdin AirZO2)

Or you can get something like a VR3 which has an external single sensor which plugs straight into the breathing bad via the spare P-connector. This is a much more capable computer and can also do CCR.

Drager also make a single sensor system but just tells the the ppo2, is not a dive computer.

I'm currently looking at the 3 sensor system from Delta-P for the VR3 and how this would fit using a custom 3 sensor housing.... so lots of options!

Enjoy

Matt

zoo_diver · 20th September 2007, 20:01

Welcome to the board!

Hows the diving down there in Gulfport?

**Freef** · 22nd September 2007, 11:48

The SCR sections should be helpful, and we do our best to be helpful.

Have a read, ask a question and enjoy your diving.

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firemandiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gulfport, ms Posts: 111	Hello! Just wanted to say hi and what a great site! I'm new to rebreathers, in fact I've just completed my class and will be doing my checkout dives at the end of the month. I'm looking for some input on Drager Dolphin(s). I think it should be just right for my needs. Anyone with tips, tricks, cautions, etc. would be great. Thanks, FD.
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17th September 2007, 21:32	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM 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: 1,336	Re: Hello! Quote: (Originally Posted by firemandiver) Just wanted to say hi and what a great site! I'm new to rebreathers, in fact I've just completed my class and will be doing my checkout dives at the end of the month. I'm looking for some input on Drager Dolphin(s). I think it should be just right for my needs. Anyone with tips, tricks, cautions, etc. would be great. Thanks, FD. Welcome to Rebreather World. I dove a dolphin for a year or so. Just tried it again for old time sake. Still works pretty well. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: florida Posts: 856	Re: Hello! Make sure that you connect to the proper orifice for the gas mix that you are using. I made this mistake once, it probably would have killed me except for the PPO2 alarm. Don't dive it without a PPO2 gauge!!!!! Just in case __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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20th September 2007, 19:22	#4 (permalink)
mattcMed New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: France Posts: 3	Re: Hello! welcome yep would second that, I used to but would never dive it without a sensor system. first rule - know what you are breathing! those orifices are so tiny it wouldn't take much to block one and you wouldn't know! You can get several systems, such as the OXY2 (uses 2 sensors) that screws onto the inhale side of the breathing loop hose and transmits it's readings to the computer wirelesly (Aladdin AirZO2) Or you can get something like a VR3 which has an external single sensor which plugs straight into the breathing bad via the spare P-connector. This is a much more capable computer and can also do CCR. Drager also make a single sensor system but just tells the the ppo2, is not a dive computer. I'm currently looking at the 3 sensor system from Delta-P for the VR3 and how this would fit using a custom 3 sensor housing.... so lots of options! Enjoy Matt
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zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 239	Re: Hello! Welcome to the board! Hows the diving down there in Gulfport?
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Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: Hello! The SCR sections should be helpful, and we do our best to be helpful. Have a read, ask a question and enjoy your diving. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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