Over the Shoulder KISS - Convertible - Projects (pics)

brockbr · 17th June 2008, 13:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Yes, did that 5-6 (?) years ago when I was still diving the KISS. Personally, I like the BMCL much better.

Someone asked about blocking the holes for BMCL coming from scrubber head ? I still have 2 Delrin plugs made to do that (still lying in the dive room). Just make them the same threads as the Jetsam CL parts with same o-ring location.

decoweenie,
I sent you a PM about this as well, but I would really like to get my hands on those plugs. Will you sell them to me? Pleeaasseee...

**Lake_Tahoe_Diver** · 17th June 2008, 20:52

You know you could very easily modify a Kiss Sport for your little test and improve it's work of breathing .

Step #1 remove Sport kiss counterlungs
Step #2 Use the factory scrubber plugs to seal bottom of scrubber were old counter lungs should of been.

Step #3 use your loop with the over the shouldber counter lungs.

Step #4 Scure bottom of OTS counter lungs to waist strap

I bet the WOB might actual inprove in certain body positions.

kiwi_diver · 18th June 2008, 06:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by fredrik)

How will you block the normal counter lung connections?

Duct tape!

That'd be in keeping with the whole KISS principle...

scubagrunt · 18th June 2008, 11:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwi_diver)

Duct tape!

That'd be in keeping with the whole KISS principle...

NICE!!!

i did it about 4 years ago also. really liked it, and i found the WOB better, than the BMCL, but this is just personal statement no facts or tests to back it up. i did like having the meg ADV as it pushes gas fast!
there are some pics in the gallery under kiss i think.
mel
ps brock get the plugs from phi it is well worth it not to have to fuss with putting the BMCL on!

**Dave1w** · 18th June 2008, 13:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lake_Tahoe_Diver)

You know you could very easily modify a Kiss Sport for your little test and improve it's work of breathing .

Step #1 remove Sport kiss counterlungs
Step #2 Use the factory scrubber plugs to seal bottom of scrubber were old counter lungs should of been.

Step #3 use your loop with the over the shouldber counter lungs.

Step #4 Scure bottom of OTS counter lungs to waist strap

I bet the WOB might actual inprove in certain body positions.

I thought about this a while back. It would, I think make inefficient use of the scrubber, as gas would maybe miss the corners. Then I got to thinking what if you had a simple U bend and put the SK pods on either end. That would end up pretty small.
Dave

17th June 2008, 13:03	#21 (permalink)
brockbr Train Wrecked ;) Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 224	Re: Over the Shoulder KISS - Convertible - Projects (pics) Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Yes, did that 5-6 (?) years ago when I was still diving the KISS. Personally, I like the BMCL much better. Someone asked about blocking the holes for BMCL coming from scrubber head ? I still have 2 Delrin plugs made to do that (still lying in the dive room). Just make them the same threads as the Jetsam CL parts with same o-ring location. decoweenie, I sent you a PM about this as well, but I would really like to get my hands on those plugs. Will you sell them to me? Pleeaasseee... __________________ Want to try FREE BETA Linux/Mac/Windows OC & CCR Decompression software I'm writing? MyDecoPlan.com
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17th June 2008, 20:52	#22 (permalink)
Lake_Tahoe_Diver Enjoying the silence Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, Nv. (Lake Tahoe) Posts: 186	Re: Over the Shoulder KISS - Convertible - Projects (pics) You know you could very easily modify a Kiss Sport for your little test and improve it's work of breathing . Step #1 remove Sport kiss counterlungs Step #2 Use the factory scrubber plugs to seal bottom of scrubber were old counter lungs should of been. Step #3 use your loop with the over the shouldber counter lungs. Step #4 Scure bottom of OTS counter lungs to waist strap I bet the WOB might actual inprove in certain body positions. __________________ Scuba Diving,the only sport where it is good to be in over your head.... Last edited by Lake_Tahoe_Diver : 17th June 2008 at 21:09.
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18th June 2008, 06:15	#23 (permalink)
kiwi_diver Alias - Ray Mansell Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 157	Re: Over the Shoulder KISS - Convertible - Projects (pics) Quote: (Originally Posted by fredrik) How will you block the normal counter lung connections? Duct tape! That'd be in keeping with the whole KISS principle... __________________ Ray. == Latitude 36 South, where the deeper you dive, the warmer it gets! ==
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18th June 2008, 11:19	#24 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 427	Re: Over the Shoulder KISS - Convertible - Projects (pics) Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwi_diver) Duct tape! That'd be in keeping with the whole KISS principle... NICE!!! i did it about 4 years ago also. really liked it, and i found the WOB better, than the BMCL, but this is just personal statement no facts or tests to back it up. i did like having the meg ADV as it pushes gas fast! there are some pics in the gallery under kiss i think. mel ps brock get the plugs from phi it is well worth it not to have to fuss with putting the BMCL on! __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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18th June 2008, 13:08	#25 (permalink)
Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 340	Re: Over the Shoulder KISS - Convertible - Projects (pics) Quote: (Originally Posted by Lake_Tahoe_Diver) You know you could very easily modify a Kiss Sport for your little test and improve it's work of breathing . Step #1 remove Sport kiss counterlungs Step #2 Use the factory scrubber plugs to seal bottom of scrubber were old counter lungs should of been. Step #3 use your loop with the over the shouldber counter lungs. Step #4 Scure bottom of OTS counter lungs to waist strap I bet the WOB might actual inprove in certain body positions. I thought about this a while back. It would, I think make inefficient use of the scrubber, as gas would maybe miss the corners. Then I got to thinking what if you had a simple U bend and put the SK pods on either end. That would end up pretty small. Dave __________________ This message may contain spelling mistakes as it was generated by an idiot.
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