Hello all from New Zealand

nicka · 27th May 2006, 02:23

Hi there everbody,this is my first post after many months studying rebreathers from afar and Im hooked well and truly.I have a very long journey ahead of me.
I have started a homebuild unit ,and I find its all I can think about,
I spend hours walking around hardware shops ,picking up items ,with no intention of using it for its designed purpose! Is this normal?
My garage table is filling with bits and pieces,cuts of rubbers,pvc,tubing,bcd parts..!
Oh well ..Im happy as a pig in sh#t !

Would love to here from any local builders.
Thanks for your time.

Jens Kallmeyer · 27th May 2006, 02:42

HI nicka

Sounds completely normal for me, having heaps of odd bits and pieces lying around of which 90 % never make it into the water. Welcome to Rebreatherworld and welcome to your own very special homebuilder's hell.
I just finished my list of spares I have to fetch from Home Depot tomorrow morning......

Cheers

Jens

BTW: Where in NZ are you located? I may come over in January for a few days. Perhaps we can have a dive (or beer) or two together?

denzel · 27th May 2006, 09:22

Welcome Nicka,

Wish you many homebuild adventures, and after many designs, many dives.
Remember to couch dive them first, then the garden (i tend to ignore the neighbours comments) and then somebody babysitting you U/W...

In the end it's very rewarding to build something with your own hands that keeps you alive!

Denz.

Mary · 27th May 2006, 21:02

Hi Nick, recently back from NZ where the diving finally pushed me over the edge to join team yellow

Where abouts are you? There are a few other kiwis on the board including a guy i was diving with up north on a converted dolphin who I'm sure would give you some helpful hints if you're in the same neck of the woods.

Mary

Gregv · 30th May 2006, 06:12

Hey Nicka

I have to own up, I'm the one Mary is referring to. Why am I not surprised she opted for a comercial unit after diving with me for 6 months!

Glad to hear you're enjoying the homebuilding process. It certainly can have its share of frustration too. The good news it it all becomes worth while when the system finally gets to the point where it is actually divable.

Drop me a line if you've got any questions. I may well have some bits and pieces around from my homebuild 'breather projects you'll find handy.

Greg

**Steve** · 30th May 2006, 06:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gregv)

Hey Nicka

I have to own up, I'm the one Mary is referring to. Why am I not surprised she opted for a comercial unit after diving with me for 6 months!

Greg

Is that you Dr. Greg?

divelermentov · 30th May 2006, 06:44

hi Nicka

whereabouts are you located in nz ?

i am diving a commercial unit (inspo), if you dont mind maybe you want to catch uyp for a dive or two
cheers
chris

Gregv · 31st May 2006, 05:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Is that you Dr. Greg?

Yep. Not been diving much though. Anyone got some diving work for a disillusioned junior doctor?

Greg

27th May 2006, 02:23	#1 (permalink)
nicka New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new zealand Posts: 23	Hello all from New Zealand Hi there everbody,this is my first post after many months studying rebreathers from afar and Im hooked well and truly.I have a very long journey ahead of me. I have started a homebuild unit ,and I find its all I can think about, I spend hours walking around hardware shops ,picking up items ,with no intention of using it for its designed purpose! Is this normal? My garage table is filling with bits and pieces,cuts of rubbers,pvc,tubing,bcd parts..! Oh well ..Im happy as a pig in sh#t ! Would love to here from any local builders. Thanks for your time.
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27th May 2006, 02:42	#2 (permalink)
Jens Kallmeyer New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI, US Posts: 55	Re: Hello all from New Zealand HI nicka Sounds completely normal for me, having heaps of odd bits and pieces lying around of which 90 % never make it into the water. Welcome to Rebreatherworld and welcome to your own very special homebuilder's hell. I just finished my list of spares I have to fetch from Home Depot tomorrow morning...... Cheers Jens BTW: Where in NZ are you located? I may come over in January for a few days. Perhaps we can have a dive (or beer) or two together?
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27th May 2006, 09:22	#3 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	Re: Hello all from New Zealand Welcome Nicka, Wish you many homebuild adventures, and after many designs, many dives. Remember to couch dive them first, then the garden (i tend to ignore the neighbours comments) and then somebody babysitting you U/W... In the end it's very rewarding to build something with your own hands that keeps you alive! Denz. __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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27th May 2006, 21:02	#4 (permalink)
Mary New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The sunny south west. UK Posts: 75	Re: Hello all from New Zealand Hi Nick, recently back from NZ where the diving finally pushed me over the edge to join team yellow Where abouts are you? There are a few other kiwis on the board including a guy i was diving with up north on a converted dolphin who I'm sure would give you some helpful hints if you're in the same neck of the woods. Mary
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30th May 2006, 06:12	#5 (permalink)
Gregv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 29	Re: Hello all from New Zealand Hey Nicka I have to own up, I'm the one Mary is referring to. Why am I not surprised she opted for a comercial unit after diving with me for 6 months! Glad to hear you're enjoying the homebuilding process. It certainly can have its share of frustration too. The good news it it all becomes worth while when the system finally gets to the point where it is actually divable. Drop me a line if you've got any questions. I may well have some bits and pieces around from my homebuild 'breather projects you'll find handy. Greg
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30th May 2006, 06:21	#6 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,041	Re: Hello all from New Zealand Quote: (Originally Posted by Gregv) Hey Nicka I have to own up, I'm the one Mary is referring to. Why am I not surprised she opted for a comercial unit after diving with me for 6 months! Greg Is that you Dr. Greg? __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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30th May 2006, 06:44	#7 (permalink)
divelermentov Nutty dentist - uwdriller Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 586	Re: Hello all from New Zealand hi Nicka whereabouts are you located in nz ? i am diving a commercial unit (inspo), if you dont mind maybe you want to catch uyp for a dive or two cheers chris
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31st May 2006, 05:27	#8 (permalink)
Gregv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 29	Re: Hello all from New Zealand Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Is that you Dr. Greg? Yep. Not been diving much though. Anyone got some diving work for a disillusioned junior doctor? Greg
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