New Rebreather Diver

Tech Bob · 29th January 2007, 17:48

Hello everyone,
I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas?

**wedivebc** · 29th January 2007, 20:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tech Bob)

Hello everyone,
I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas?

Welcome to the board. I was fortunate to have the use of a copis prototype for several months and logged a few dives on it. Although I prefer the apecs version I found the copis was easy to dive, and set up. I had been diving a kiss/dolphin before that and was quite used the mCCR style of diving.
Good luck in your quest, but here is one vote for the copis.

Kim Meineche · 12th February 2007, 21:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tech Bob)

Hello everyone,
I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas?

Hello Tech Bob!

Diving the Copis for a while I am SO HAPPY about it. PPO2 is easily mainteained and I know for sure I will die, if I don't look after it and take prober action.... on the other hand....I think I would trust the electronics of an APECS-meg too much as the times goes by and this would probably kill me someday, so the COPIS works perfect for me and my attitude! :-)

Another thing..... last week I discovered that the noozle on my COPIS was glogged for some reason???? Well, this can happend to any kind of noozle and probably will on any MCCR someday!!
I just dropped the noozle into vinegar acid (Some sort of... 5%) for 24hours, cleaned and reasembled the parts and my Meggie was running perfectly again! VERY easy and simple to do... even on a divetrip!!

Barrie Law · 12th February 2007, 23:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tech Bob)

Hello everyone,
I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas?

Hi Tech Bob,

Welcome to Rebreather World.

Good luck with whatever CCR you decide to buy.

Regards

dave burke · 13th February 2007, 04:00

Hi Bob
welcome to Rebreather World
good luck with the choice that you make,
safe diing
dave

4ster · 13th February 2007, 13:23

Hi Bob,

Welcome to the sand box. Keep us posted on what you choose.

29th January 2007, 17:48	#1 (permalink)
Tech Bob New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 1	New Rebreather Diver Hello everyone, I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas?
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29th January 2007, 20:01	#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: 1,358	Re: New Rebreather Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by Tech Bob) Hello everyone, I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas? Welcome to the board. I was fortunate to have the use of a copis prototype for several months and logged a few dives on it. Although I prefer the apecs version I found the copis was easy to dive, and set up. I had been diving a kiss/dolphin before that and was quite used the mCCR style of diving. Good luck in your quest, but here is one vote for the copis. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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12th February 2007, 21:42	#3 (permalink)
Kim Meineche New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 28	Re: New Rebreather Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by Tech Bob) Hello everyone, I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas? Hello Tech Bob! Diving the Copis for a while I am SO HAPPY about it. PPO2 is easily mainteained and I know for sure I will die, if I don't look after it and take prober action.... on the other hand....I think I would trust the electronics of an APECS-meg too much as the times goes by and this would probably kill me someday, so the COPIS works perfect for me and my attitude! :-) Another thing..... last week I discovered that the noozle on my COPIS was glogged for some reason???? Well, this can happend to any kind of noozle and probably will on any MCCR someday!! I just dropped the noozle into vinegar acid (Some sort of... 5%) for 24hours, cleaned and reasembled the parts and my Meggie was running perfectly again! VERY easy and simple to do... even on a divetrip!! __________________ Best regards from Kim Meineche.... 1st. COPIS diver educated in Europe - Unit #01! http://www.photosub.dk http://hjem.get2net.dk/kimmeineche Last edited by Kim Meineche : 12th February 2007 at 21:47.
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12th February 2007, 23:32	#4 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: New Rebreather Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by Tech Bob) Hello everyone, I'm new to CCR diving, but currently own a Draeger Dolphin SCR. My interests are leading me deeper and consequently, to CCR Trimix diving. I have been reading the specs and recommendations concerning several of the leading CCRs, but am leaning towards a Meg Copas. I know this is a very leading question, but are there any recommendations towards another CCR, or compelling reasons why I shouldn't consider the Meg copas? Hi Tech Bob, Welcome to Rebreather World. Good luck with whatever CCR you decide to buy. Regards __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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13th February 2007, 04:00	#5 (permalink)
dave burke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kent Posts: 119	Re: New Rebreather Diver Hi Bob welcome to Rebreather World good luck with the choice that you make, safe diing dave
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13th February 2007, 13:23	#6 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 273	Re: New Rebreather Diver Hi Bob, Welcome to the sand box. Keep us posted on what you choose. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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