Mk15X Add Ons

zero · 15th February 2007, 09:24

Just curious what the guys diving Mk15s have added to their standard units. Im looking down this path into rebreathers and just want other peoples points of view. Even basic stuff incase i missed something reading all the posts here.

Thanks in Advance

Matt

SteveL · 15th February 2007, 11:32

Matt, lets discuss this over a beer - I'll show you what and in my view why I have set my unity like I have.

SteveL

hoppyinca · 15th February 2007, 16:54

I have Herbert Cooper Company making a run of the 1.25" ID hoses the March, this is a nice add on.

I have 3 sets ordered so far, anyone else interested?

Hoppyinca

I must recant... the Gov't has completly booked Herbert Cooper Company.... they do not have the time to add even one set of hoses...

someone needs to convince the US gov't that they need the 1.25" ID or 1.5" ID hoses instead of the 1" ID!!!! bastards!!!!

koputai · 15th February 2007, 21:04

There's all sorts of things you can add on to a Mk, take a look at the ones already out there. Every one of them has been customised, mainly because the standard layout is not suited to tech diving.

Here is a list of just some things that people have changed, not necesarily because the original doesn't do the job, just because the particular owner wanted to change them:
Harness/wings (no backplate please)
Hoses
DSV/Bailout DSV
Pressure guages
Dil regulator
O2 regulator
KISS valve
Aftermarket/replacement electronics
Butt-mount bailout bottle
Side-of-unit bottles
Offboard dil switch
ADV isolation switch
Oversized tubing
Fancy paint job
Remote electronics switch

Cheers,
Jason.

teksimple · 15th February 2007, 23:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by zero)

Just curious what the guys diving Mk15s have added to their standard units. Im looking down this path into rebreathers and just want other peoples points of view. Even basic stuff incase i missed something reading all the posts here.

Ask such a question and you will get many, many answers. The configuration that I thought I would want when I first started configuring my Mark 15.5 rebreather has changed dramatically after a few hundred hours of diving it. So as much as you want to be prepared and have your rig styled out when you first start diving, it makes little sense to think very far ahead beyond the basic safety items - bailout, electronics, valves, etc, which should be covered in your course. Put some hours in diving your rig relatively stock and the configuration you need will come together in your mind based on how you dive your rebreather.

But I certainly will agree with Hoppy's suggestion on the Cooper hoses. I love my Cooper hoses.

chunter · 15th February 2007, 23:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by hoppyinca)

I have Herbert Cooper Company making a run of the 1.25" ID hoses the March, this is a nice add on.

I have 3 sets ordered so far, anyone else interested?

Hoppyinca

I must recant... the Gov't has completly booked Herbert Cooper Company.... they do not have the time to add even one set of hoses...

someone needs to convince the US gov't that they need the 1.25" ID or 1.5" ID hoses instead of the 1" ID!!!! bastards!!!!

Did you order 1.25" or 1" ID? Is the Mk 15 the same as the Mk 15.5 as far as hose diameter goes?

Drmike · 17th February 2007, 05:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

Did you order 1.25" or 1" ID? Is the Mk 15 the same as the Mk 15.5 as far as hose diameter goes?

nope the 15.5 has bigger hoses

**Dave Sutton** · 17th February 2007, 11:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

nope the 15.5 has bigger hoses

Actually, most of "we" Mark-15 users (as opposed to 15.5) use the same hoses as 15.5/16, by using a hose end fitting at the center section that allows the larger hose to be used. I'll shoot photos if anyone cares to see them. My Cooper hoses are the same ones that would be used on a 15.5

Stu has been promising a Mark-15x forum here to me for WEEKS!!! Hey Stu! I've got a dozen Mark-15 threads to start (including how to add a th cell to the inside of the center section) and am holding them for now pending the right place to post. Help!

Dave

Dave

SteveL · 6th March 2007, 12:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Actually, most of "we" Mark-15 users (as opposed to 15.5)
Dave

Purist

**Dave Sutton** · 6th March 2007, 12:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL)

Purist

Errr..... I assumed that 15.5 and 16 users use 16 hoses and don't need to use an adapter.....

Plus, "Heavy Metal" is good, right?

Dave

15th February 2007, 09:24	#1 (permalink)
zero New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7	Mk15X Add Ons Just curious what the guys diving Mk15s have added to their standard units. Im looking down this path into rebreathers and just want other peoples points of view. Even basic stuff incase i missed something reading all the posts here. Thanks in Advance Matt
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15th February 2007, 11:32	#2 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 222	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Matt, lets discuss this over a beer - I'll show you what and in my view why I have set my unity like I have. SteveL
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15th February 2007, 16:54	#3 (permalink)
hoppyinca New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA USA Posts: 252	Re: Mk15X Add Ons I have Herbert Cooper Company making a run of the 1.25" ID hoses the March, this is a nice add on. I have 3 sets ordered so far, anyone else interested? Hoppyinca I must recant... the Gov't has completly booked Herbert Cooper Company.... they do not have the time to add even one set of hoses... someone needs to convince the US gov't that they need the 1.25" ID or 1.5" ID hoses instead of the 1" ID!!!! bastards!!!! Last edited by hoppyinca : 15th February 2007 at 17:15. Reason: new information discovered.
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15th February 2007, 21:04	#4 (permalink)
koputai Subsea Systems Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 340	Re: Mk15X Add Ons There's all sorts of things you can add on to a Mk, take a look at the ones already out there. Every one of them has been customised, mainly because the standard layout is not suited to tech diving. Here is a list of just some things that people have changed, not necesarily because the original doesn't do the job, just because the particular owner wanted to change them: Harness/wings (no backplate please) Hoses DSV/Bailout DSV Pressure guages Dil regulator O2 regulator KISS valve Aftermarket/replacement electronics Butt-mount bailout bottle Side-of-unit bottles Offboard dil switch ADV isolation switch Oversized tubing Fancy paint job Remote electronics switch Cheers, Jason.
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15th February 2007, 23:02	#5 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 503	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Quote: (Originally Posted by zero) Just curious what the guys diving Mk15s have added to their standard units. Im looking down this path into rebreathers and just want other peoples points of view. Even basic stuff incase i missed something reading all the posts here. Ask such a question and you will get many, many answers. The configuration that I thought I would want when I first started configuring my Mark 15.5 rebreather has changed dramatically after a few hundred hours of diving it. So as much as you want to be prepared and have your rig styled out when you first start diving, it makes little sense to think very far ahead beyond the basic safety items - bailout, electronics, valves, etc, which should be covered in your course. Put some hours in diving your rig relatively stock and the configuration you need will come together in your mind based on how you dive your rebreather. But I certainly will agree with Hoppy's suggestion on the Cooper hoses. I love my Cooper hoses.
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15th February 2007, 23:13	#6 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 478	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Quote: (Originally Posted by hoppyinca) I have Herbert Cooper Company making a run of the 1.25" ID hoses the March, this is a nice add on. I have 3 sets ordered so far, anyone else interested? Hoppyinca I must recant... the Gov't has completly booked Herbert Cooper Company.... they do not have the time to add even one set of hoses... someone needs to convince the US gov't that they need the 1.25" ID or 1.5" ID hoses instead of the 1" ID!!!! bastards!!!! Did you order 1.25" or 1" ID? Is the Mk 15 the same as the Mk 15.5 as far as hose diameter goes?
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17th February 2007, 05:13	#7 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,325	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter) Did you order 1.25" or 1" ID? Is the Mk 15 the same as the Mk 15.5 as far as hose diameter goes? nope the 15.5 has bigger hoses __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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17th February 2007, 11:50	#8 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,672	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) nope the 15.5 has bigger hoses Actually, most of "we" Mark-15 users (as opposed to 15.5) use the same hoses as 15.5/16, by using a hose end fitting at the center section that allows the larger hose to be used. I'll shoot photos if anyone cares to see them. My Cooper hoses are the same ones that would be used on a 15.5 Stu has been promising a Mark-15x forum here to me for WEEKS!!! Hey Stu! I've got a dozen Mark-15 threads to start (including how to add a th cell to the inside of the center section) and am holding them for now pending the right place to post. Help! Dave Dave __________________ "Changes in Lattitudes, Changes in Attitudes, Nothing remains quite the same".... www.nobubblediving.com
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6th March 2007, 12:34	#9 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 222	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Actually, most of "we" Mark-15 users (as opposed to 15.5) Dave Purist
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6th March 2007, 12:44	#10 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,672	Re: Mk15X Add Ons Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL) Purist Errr..... I assumed that 15.5 and 16 users use 16 hoses and don't need to use an adapter..... Plus, "Heavy Metal" is good, right? Dave __________________ "Changes in Lattitudes, Changes in Attitudes, Nothing remains quite the same".... www.nobubblediving.com
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