Afternoon boys and girls

Digger · 12th February 2005, 14:22

Well, most of you know me anyhow, but there's bound to be a few that don't, so firstly Hello, and hopefully you lot can help a bit in the grnad saga that is my breather.

I started diving in 1996, stopped for a while, then went to Cyprus with a few mates who had their own boat, so lots of diving there. Few silly dives early on, then realised that doing a few tickets would help.

Went back and worked in Cyprus for 3 months before going to uni, then ended up in with Nottingham Uni Sub-Aqua, who are my regular dive buddies at the moment, as well as providing a healthy supply of ladies. Travelled in the summers away from uni to Turkey and around the UK a lot in the last couple of years, but as always had the time but not the money. Now I have the money but no time!!!

Got into tech diving as an idea a few years ago, and was playing in warm water, but decided finally to do a decent job of it and did TDI Nitrox last year, Deco Proc this year and will be doing a breather course in the coming weeks.

I'm a wreck diver more than anything, but I do like trying new things, and having a giggle at types of diving most won't do, or haven't thought about.

First breather was a P1SS that was pretty much given to me ready to go with very few modifications by Duncan www.sump4.com and was fun, but had a few drawbacks. After a few dives I realised this whole thing was a good idea, but that I needed to do something that would fit with what I wanted to do. So I started getting the bits together to build a backmounted Rebreather which was smaller than most on the market (it's about the size of a set of twin 7s) and with easily available parts. Should be finished this week if I get the last few toys (hoses and a couple of little bits I need are on their way hopefully) and ready for a dive in the pool, and if all goes well Stoney next weekend.

One thing I don't like is being told what I can and can't do. I don't mind contructive criticism, or advice, but I won't have someone tell me I can't do it this way or that way. It's always possible, it's just not always easy (or very safe). I do value the opinions of everyone on here that I've seen sign up in the last couple of weeks, as well as those who maybe don't know a lot about the units, because that's where truly original ideas usually come from.

I've dived the inspiration, Azi and Drager units, and so far haven't found any I'm completely happy with, for whatever reason.

Anyway, enough of my ramble. See you all on the boards.

Digs.

***schford*** · 16th February 2005, 16:00

Come on when are we going to see anice article and piccies on your home builds :-) its now lovely and easy to put pictures in yoru posts and articles - just upload them to the gallery and then you can 2 click add them into any new articles or posts!

***Beanie*** · 16th February 2005, 16:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Come on when are we going to see anice article and piccies on your home builds :-) its now lovely and easy to put pictures in yoru posts and articles - just upload them to the gallery and then you can 2 click add them into any new articles or posts!

I shall be borrowing Lou's camera (she doesn't know yet) and wll take some pics of Diggers Rebreather on saterday and post them

***schford*** · 16th February 2005, 16:21

awsome - then if we could just have anice article to go with it :-)

***Louby Lou*** · 16th February 2005, 16:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

I shall be borrowing Lou's camera (she doesn't know yet) and wll take some pics of Diggers Rebreather on saterday and post them

[Hijack Mode=On]

She does know now

Permission granted

[/Hijack Mode]

PS Hi Diggs

Digger · 22nd February 2005, 18:30

OK, photos is asking a lot of a technophobe who struggles to work a keyboard, let alone a camera strapped to it!

There are a few early photos of the unit knocking about, but what I'm really after is a finished unit (which I nearly have, exept the scrubber has a nasty habit of leaking at the minute, and I'm trying to bodge a way round it) then I will post and be damned.

I will need to get a case and valve guard sorted too, does anyone have a very good source of cheap laser cutters for ali or SS that could do me a job? I've got a couple of bits which are very simple, but will need a good job doing, as they're the finish on the unit effectively.

Oh, and if anyone has a decent scrubber about the size and shape of an Atlantis/Dolphin scrubber, that could be very handy. I'm goign to need to upgrade sometime soon anyhow, so might as well make the change before anything gets set in stone.

Digs.

***Louby Lou*** · 23rd February 2005, 19:15

Digs

I got a couple of photos at the weekend before the camera battery when flat.. they are not fantastic but.....

***Beanie*** · 23rd February 2005, 20:10

Have created a Digger gallery

Digger · 23rd February 2005, 21:07

Is it me or is there something horribly wrong with my right hand? I seem to have become a pig - look at that little trotter! That's why I have 3-finger gloves. Because in fact, I only have 3 fingers.

Cheers for uploading the photos guys. Much appreciated.

***Beanie*** · 23rd February 2005, 21:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

Is it me or is there something horribly wrong with my right hand? I seem to have become a pig - look at that little trotter! That's why I have 3-finger gloves. Because in fact, I only have 3 fingers.

Cheers for uploading the photos guys. Much appreciated.

well for a pig its not a bad unit a definate step forward from your previous version(s) I'm impressed

12th February 2005, 14:22	#1 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 208	Afternoon boys and girls Well, most of you know me anyhow, but there's bound to be a few that don't, so firstly Hello, and hopefully you lot can help a bit in the grnad saga that is my breather. I started diving in 1996, stopped for a while, then went to Cyprus with a few mates who had their own boat, so lots of diving there. Few silly dives early on, then realised that doing a few tickets would help. Went back and worked in Cyprus for 3 months before going to uni, then ended up in with Nottingham Uni Sub-Aqua, who are my regular dive buddies at the moment, as well as providing a healthy supply of ladies. Travelled in the summers away from uni to Turkey and around the UK a lot in the last couple of years, but as always had the time but not the money. Now I have the money but no time!!! Got into tech diving as an idea a few years ago, and was playing in warm water, but decided finally to do a decent job of it and did TDI Nitrox last year, Deco Proc this year and will be doing a breather course in the coming weeks. I'm a wreck diver more than anything, but I do like trying new things, and having a giggle at types of diving most won't do, or haven't thought about. First breather was a P1SS that was pretty much given to me ready to go with very few modifications by Duncan www.sump4.com and was fun, but had a few drawbacks. After a few dives I realised this whole thing was a good idea, but that I needed to do something that would fit with what I wanted to do. So I started getting the bits together to build a backmounted Rebreather which was smaller than most on the market (it's about the size of a set of twin 7s) and with easily available parts. Should be finished this week if I get the last few toys (hoses and a couple of little bits I need are on their way hopefully) and ready for a dive in the pool, and if all goes well Stoney next weekend. One thing I don't like is being told what I can and can't do. I don't mind contructive criticism, or advice, but I won't have someone tell me I can't do it this way or that way. It's always possible, it's just not always easy (or very safe). I do value the opinions of everyone on here that I've seen sign up in the last couple of weeks, as well as those who maybe don't know a lot about the units, because that's where truly original ideas usually come from. I've dived the inspiration, Azi and Drager units, and so far haven't found any I'm completely happy with, for whatever reason. Anyway, enough of my ramble. See you all on the boards. Digs.
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16th February 2005, 16:00	#2 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Come on when are we going to see anice article and piccies on your home builds :-) its now lovely and easy to put pictures in yoru posts and articles - just upload them to the gallery and then you can 2 click add them into any new articles or posts!
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16th February 2005, 16:15	#3 (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: 3,293	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Come on when are we going to see anice article and piccies on your home builds :-) its now lovely and easy to put pictures in yoru posts and articles - just upload them to the gallery and then you can 2 click add them into any new articles or posts! I shall be borrowing Lou's camera (she doesn't know yet) and wll take some pics of Diggers Rebreather on saterday and post them __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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16th February 2005, 16:21	#4 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	awsome - then if we could just have anice article to go with it :-)
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16th February 2005, 16:39	#5 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,040	Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) I shall be borrowing Lou's camera (she doesn't know yet) and wll take some pics of Diggers Rebreather on saterday and post them [Hijack Mode=On] She does know now Permission granted [/Hijack Mode] PS Hi Diggs __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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22nd February 2005, 18:30	#6 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 208	OK, photos is asking a lot of a technophobe who struggles to work a keyboard, let alone a camera strapped to it! There are a few early photos of the unit knocking about, but what I'm really after is a finished unit (which I nearly have, exept the scrubber has a nasty habit of leaking at the minute, and I'm trying to bodge a way round it) then I will post and be damned. I will need to get a case and valve guard sorted too, does anyone have a very good source of cheap laser cutters for ali or SS that could do me a job? I've got a couple of bits which are very simple, but will need a good job doing, as they're the finish on the unit effectively. Oh, and if anyone has a decent scrubber about the size and shape of an Atlantis/Dolphin scrubber, that could be very handy. I'm goign to need to upgrade sometime soon anyhow, so might as well make the change before anything gets set in stone. Digs.
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23rd February 2005, 19:15	#7 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,040	Stoney Feb 05 Digs I got a couple of photos at the weekend before the camera battery when flat.. they are not fantastic but..... __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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23rd February 2005, 20:10	#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: 3,293	more Have created a Digger gallery __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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23rd February 2005, 21:07	#9 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 208	Is it me or is there something horribly wrong with my right hand? I seem to have become a pig - look at that little trotter! That's why I have 3-finger gloves. Because in fact, I only have 3 fingers. Cheers for uploading the photos guys. Much appreciated.
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23rd February 2005, 21:12	#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: 3,293	not bad... Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) Is it me or is there something horribly wrong with my right hand? I seem to have become a pig - look at that little trotter! That's why I have 3-finger gloves. Because in fact, I only have 3 fingers. Cheers for uploading the photos guys. Much appreciated. well for a pig its not a bad unit a definate step forward from your previous version(s) I'm impressed __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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