Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving

**hound** · 26th November 2007, 23:51

A guy in our neck of the woods builds custom tank boots that fit on the bottom on the plenum. The boot holds an Iconel sphere below the plenum. It's a pretty sweet looking unit. He's been diving it as a sidemount with the dil in an 80cuft opposite of the unit.

After looking at it, what came to my mind was your type of setup. It looks like you have an al50 as the dil in your setup. With this long "02 boot" and a full size plenum, the meg might mate up well with an al80 height wise.

-Matt

sensor330 · 26th November 2007, 23:57

Thanks for sharing. I've always tried to be unbiased as possible but no one can argue the fact that the Meg is probably the most versatile Rebreather on the market.

RonMicjan · 27th November 2007, 00:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by hound)

A guy in our neck of the woods builds custom tank boots that fit on the bottom on the plenum. The boot holds an Iconel sphere below the plenum. It's a pretty sweet looking unit. He's been diving it as a sidemount with the dil in an 80cuft opposite of the unit.

-Matt

Guessing that would be billy gambrel, who is currently working on a side mount meg for a friend of mine. (I get the next one!)

lof · 27th November 2007, 03:21

There is a well tested "cave setup" with two O2s and sidemounted dil. See the next issue of ADM

bluedjango1 · 27th November 2007, 03:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by lof)

There is a well tested "cave setup" with two O2s and sidemounted dil. See the next issue of ADM

that is crazy... it will never work

Thanks Brett!!! I built my Meg off what you have done with the KISS and now I can not wait to sell it and get a Hammerhead... any offers???

tibby · 27th November 2007, 14:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

You mean like an 'ole independant doubles rig? Or the more current Dive Rite Remora's....

Yes, but nicer. I have mixed feelings about the Remora, looks flimsy to me.
Tibby

RAL · 27th November 2007, 16:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Thanks for sharing. I've always tried to be unbiased as possible but no one can argue the fact that the Meg is probably the most versatile Rebreather on the market.

Is it true that there are secrete gatherings in the woods behind the hatchery that involve dancing naked in the moonlight around the newly assembled Megs?

RAL

sensor330 · 27th November 2007, 22:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by RAL)

Is it true that there are secrete gatherings in the woods behind the hatchery that involve dancing naked in the moonlight around the newly assembled Megs?

RAL

If I told you I'd have to kill ya.

**hound** · 27th November 2007, 23:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

Guessing that would be billy gambrel, who is currently working on a side mount meg for a friend of mine. (I get the next one!)

The man the myth.....it looked a little funny at first topside but awesome in the water.

In response to a another post, we hold a MEG seance on a regular basis in an effort to bring forth the elusive APECS 3.0

Hyper-limits · 27th November 2007, 23:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by hound)

In response to a another post, we hold a MEG seance on a regular basis in an effort to bring forth the elusive APECS 3.0

It's not working so far, oh well maybe after next month gathering.

26th November 2007, 23:51	#11 (permalink)
hound Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 14	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving A guy in our neck of the woods builds custom tank boots that fit on the bottom on the plenum. The boot holds an Iconel sphere below the plenum. It's a pretty sweet looking unit. He's been diving it as a sidemount with the dil in an 80cuft opposite of the unit. After looking at it, what came to my mind was your type of setup. It looks like you have an al50 as the dil in your setup. With this long "02 boot" and a full size plenum, the meg might mate up well with an al80 height wise. -Matt
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26th November 2007, 23:57	#12 (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: 545	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Thanks for sharing. I've always tried to be unbiased as possible but no one can argue the fact that the Meg is probably the most versatile Rebreather on the market.
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27th November 2007, 00:45	#13 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,081	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by hound) A guy in our neck of the woods builds custom tank boots that fit on the bottom on the plenum. The boot holds an Iconel sphere below the plenum. It's a pretty sweet looking unit. He's been diving it as a sidemount with the dil in an 80cuft opposite of the unit. -Matt Guessing that would be billy gambrel, who is currently working on a side mount meg for a friend of mine. (I get the next one!) __________________ Ron "Life is pain princess, anyone who tells you different, is selling something", The Dread Pirate Wesley. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc.
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27th November 2007, 03:21	#14 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 452	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving There is a well tested "cave setup" with two O2s and sidemounted dil. See the next issue of ADM __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
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27th November 2007, 03:30	#15 (permalink)
bluedjango1 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: High Springs Posts: 34	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by lof) There is a well tested "cave setup" with two O2s and sidemounted dil. See the next issue of ADM that is crazy... it will never work Thanks Brett!!! I built my Meg off what you have done with the KISS and now I can not wait to sell it and get a Hammerhead... any offers??? __________________ Safe diving, Corey
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27th November 2007, 14:24	#16 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 325	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) You mean like an 'ole independant doubles rig? Or the more current Dive Rite Remora's.... Yes, but nicer. I have mixed feelings about the Remora, looks flimsy to me. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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27th November 2007, 16:02	#17 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 358	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Thanks for sharing. I've always tried to be unbiased as possible but no one can argue the fact that the Meg is probably the most versatile Rebreather on the market. Is it true that there are secrete gatherings in the woods behind the hatchery that involve dancing naked in the moonlight around the newly assembled Megs? RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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27th November 2007, 22:57	#18 (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: 545	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by RAL) Is it true that there are secrete gatherings in the woods behind the hatchery that involve dancing naked in the moonlight around the newly assembled Megs? RAL If I told you I'd have to kill ya.
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27th November 2007, 23:07	#19 (permalink)
hound Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 14	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) Guessing that would be billy gambrel, who is currently working on a side mount meg for a friend of mine. (I get the next one!) The man the myth.....it looked a little funny at first topside but awesome in the water. In response to a another post, we hold a MEG seance on a regular basis in an effort to bring forth the elusive APECS 3.0
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27th November 2007, 23:22	#20 (permalink)
Hyper-limits Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 112	Re: Changed Meg Setup for Cave Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by hound) In response to a another post, we hold a MEG seance on a regular basis in an effort to bring forth the elusive APECS 3.0 It's not working so far, oh well maybe after next month gathering. __________________ "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. And the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown" H.P. Lovecraft
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