boot for meg can?

**Gill Envy** · 29th June 2007, 17:02

Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks!

Celia_E · 29th June 2007, 17:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks!

I had a bunch of AL 80's boots laying around and tried to get the meg plenum into one, lo and behold it fits very well, it is easily removed for rinsing and if it comes off and you lose it it's no big loss....
The boot is one of the soft ones that come with Luxfer AL 80's.
I am thinking the truck bedliner route may be better since it will also provide some degree of thermal insulation.

My 2 c's.

Dive safe,

Celia

jo_c · 29th June 2007, 17:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks!

Get a Narked at 90 stand

, very simple solution.

Explorer · 29th June 2007, 17:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks!

Check this thread. Previously done.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megalodon-rebreather/8923-protective-coating.html

**Gill Envy** · 29th June 2007, 23:43

thanks guys, the other thread pretty much took care of it. outlaw came up with exactly what i'm after. I'll look into getting a 10L tank boot. His quote is below.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Outlaw)

very nice indeed.

here is a pic of what i did with my can. i had a 10L steel tank that i did not like...

so i took off the boot, cut it down and here is the result. i must tell you that this way, the meg got "taller", so the tanks are able to come further down. don't like those tank sticking up like that.

What do you think? very cheap, very easy.

sensor330 · 30th June 2007, 02:24

Personally, I think I'm going to let mine get beat up. It sort of takes away from a cave/wreck diving experience to be constantly worried if "I'm going to scratch my nice shiny Meg can". I just put a pretty good scratch in it today as a matter of fact and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Scott

DonalWalsh · 30th June 2007, 11:38

Hear hear- gives it character

ReikiMaster · 30th June 2007, 13:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Personally, I think I'm going to let mine get beat up. It sort of takes away from a cave/wreck diving experience to be constantly worried if "I'm going to scratch my nice shiny Meg can". I just put a pretty good scratch in it today as a matter of fact and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Scott

Then when you go out and get drunk with your mates you can compare scars, bit like the scene in jaws

jdicediver · 30th June 2007, 15:12

At first I thought it to be a bit of "heresy" to inadvertently put a scratch my can, but in retrospect, and in agreement with Scott's comments, (see Sensor330 above) worrying about my Meg does take a bit out of the experience of a CCR dive.

Besides, short of falling down on the rocks with my Meg on my back, I really don't think it can be harmed to any visible degree <a bit of quasi sarcy intended>.

I have several additional things to enjoy and worry about on a dive...my PO2 for one. I will let my Meg handle the other protection/functionality concerns all by itself, as it was designed to do.

deanc · 30th June 2007, 15:56

I have cut a circle from the 'headlight protector' stuff from auto shops. About 165 mm diameter from memory. Its clear and thick and has an adhesive and is very strong.

Made also protectors for the controller screens, and the VR3. Bore some holes around the screws as it sticks down. Dive pressure will clear up the glue.

29th June 2007, 17:02	#1 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,302	boot for meg can? Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks! __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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29th June 2007, 17:16	#2 (permalink)
Celia_E Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: back from paradise... Posts: 111	Re: boot for meg can? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks! I had a bunch of AL 80's boots laying around and tried to get the meg plenum into one, lo and behold it fits very well, it is easily removed for rinsing and if it comes off and you lose it it's no big loss.... The boot is one of the soft ones that come with Luxfer AL 80's. I am thinking the truck bedliner route may be better since it will also provide some degree of thermal insulation. My 2 c's. Dive safe, Celia __________________ "We are now a two Meg family!!!" Last edited by Celia_E : 29th June 2007 at 17:23. Reason: spelling
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29th June 2007, 17:29	#3 (permalink)
jo_c Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 148	Re: boot for meg can? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks! Get a Narked at 90 stand , very simple solution.
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29th June 2007, 17:40	#4 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 762	Re: boot for meg can? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Hey folks, does anyone know of a simple solution for fitting a boot to the meg can? Before the bottom of our cans get all scratched up i'd like to find a protective boot for them. I know there are various protective coatings that can be sprayed on, in particular a truck bed liner, but i'd like something I can put on and replace down the line as it gets worn...like a tank boot. thanks! Check this thread. Previously done. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megalodon-rebreather/8923-protective-coating.html __________________ REALLY FRICKIN' TRAIN WRECKED.....
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29th June 2007, 23:43	#5 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,302	Re: boot for meg can? thanks guys, the other thread pretty much took care of it. outlaw came up with exactly what i'm after. I'll look into getting a 10L tank boot. His quote is below. Quote: (Originally Posted by Outlaw) very nice indeed. here is a pic of what i did with my can. i had a 10L steel tank that i did not like... so i took off the boot, cut it down and here is the result. i must tell you that this way, the meg got "taller", so the tanks are able to come further down. don't like those tank sticking up like that. What do you think? very cheap, very easy. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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30th June 2007, 02:24	#6 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 561	Re: boot for meg can? Personally, I think I'm going to let mine get beat up. It sort of takes away from a cave/wreck diving experience to be constantly worried if "I'm going to scratch my nice shiny Meg can". I just put a pretty good scratch in it today as a matter of fact and I'm sure it won't be the last. Scott
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30th June 2007, 11:38	#7 (permalink)
DonalWalsh Third Class Snorkeller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Moving to London in Sept.....which way to the South Coast?? Posts: 136	Re: boot for meg can? Hear hear- gives it character __________________ "Anybody can be a bum. All you need is the right girl, the right bar, and the right friends. They will see you off. They will christen your dumpster for you. "- Bill Hicks
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30th June 2007, 13:35	#8 (permalink)
ReikiMaster CK #21 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading Berkshire Posts: 169	Re: boot for meg can? Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Personally, I think I'm going to let mine get beat up. It sort of takes away from a cave/wreck diving experience to be constantly worried if "I'm going to scratch my nice shiny Meg can". I just put a pretty good scratch in it today as a matter of fact and I'm sure it won't be the last. Scott Then when you go out and get drunk with your mates you can compare scars, bit like the scene in jaws
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30th June 2007, 15:12	#9 (permalink)
jdicediver Single/burdened with cash Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 256	Re: boot for meg can? At first I thought it to be a bit of "heresy" to inadvertently put a scratch my can, but in retrospect, and in agreement with Scott's comments, (see Sensor330 above) worrying about my Meg does take a bit out of the experience of a CCR dive. Besides, short of falling down on the rocks with my Meg on my back, I really don't think it can be harmed to any visible degree <a bit of quasi sarcy intended>. I have several additional things to enjoy and worry about on a dive...my PO2 for one. I will let my Meg handle the other protection/functionality concerns all by itself, as it was designed to do. __________________ Regards; "Alterations performed under controlled conditions, on a closed course by a qualified Closed Circuit Diver" "Some people shouldn't dive...others shouldn't even get wet".
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