hammerhead for meg

**trob09** · 29th November 2007, 17:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver)

ok looks like an expensive proposition to hammerhead the eccr meg. if you go the copis route, essentially it is the same $5K on top of the cheaper copis unit, am i right? on a different note, how many guys using the eccr meg with a VR3/ HS explorer for deco? and if so, do you fly the computer w/ manual set points or plumb for a 4th cell in the counterlung?

i am looking to get either a meg or an optima. i like certain things about the optima but some things i don't. i know the new hammerhead/golem gear eccr seems very attractive, but i am reluctant to purchase a brand new on the market ccr. i would like to see some track record on the unit first

this will be my first 'breather, so all help is appreciated

If you are looking to convert a copis meg to Hammerhead, it will be approx $3500. If you are looking to keep the copis head and also have a hammerhead head for the meg, it will be approx $5000.

jhaaja · 29th November 2007, 18:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver)

ok looks like an expensive proposition to hammerhead the eccr meg. if you go the copis route, essentially it is the same $5K on top of the cheaper copis unit, am i right? on a different note, how many guys using the eccr meg with a VR3/ HS explorer for deco? and if so, do you fly the computer w/ manual set points or plumb for a 4th cell in the counterlung?

i am looking to get either a meg or an optima. i like certain things about the optima but some things i don't. i know the new hammerhead/golem gear eccr seems very attractive, but i am reluctant to purchase a brand new on the market ccr. i would like to see some track record on the unit first

this will be my first 'breather, so all help is appreciated

About the HH eccr we can say that all parts on it have a proven track record, the scrubber, electronics mouthpiece etc. Maybe the lungs are brand new and some fittings but still it looks like a great unit.

**UWSojourner** · 29th November 2007, 18:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver)

i know the new hammerhead/golem gear eccr seems very attractive, but i am reluctant to purchase a brand new on the market ccr.

I would certainly not steer you away from the Meg. It's a great unit in either the copis or eCCR configuration.

However, the hammerhead eCCR shouldn't be considered "new" IMO. The basic head/electronics package has been out there for quite awhile and you can read alot about support and performance in other threads. The stability of the manufacturer should only have increased recently with the Defense contract award. If you really like the eCCR HH, I would discount the "new" problem a bit.

Good luck in your decision.

stephenk · 29th November 2007, 21:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver)

how many guys using the eccr meg with a VR3/ HS explorer for deco? and if so, do you fly the computer w/ manual set points or plumb for a 4th cell in the counterlung?

i do with manual set point. My setpoint is pretty close to 1.3 so having a fourth cell wouldn't make much difference to deco obligations. I believe this is pretty common to run deco from a vr3 without a fourth cell.

swadiver · 30th November 2007, 15:44

thanks to everyone for all the info. it has been a big help

29th November 2007, 17:57	#21 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 686	Re: hammerhead for meg Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver) ok looks like an expensive proposition to hammerhead the eccr meg. if you go the copis route, essentially it is the same $5K on top of the cheaper copis unit, am i right? on a different note, how many guys using the eccr meg with a VR3/ HS explorer for deco? and if so, do you fly the computer w/ manual set points or plumb for a 4th cell in the counterlung? i am looking to get either a meg or an optima. i like certain things about the optima but some things i don't. i know the new hammerhead/golem gear eccr seems very attractive, but i am reluctant to purchase a brand new on the market ccr. i would like to see some track record on the unit first this will be my first 'breather, so all help is appreciated If you are looking to convert a copis meg to Hammerhead, it will be approx $3500. If you are looking to keep the copis head and also have a hammerhead head for the meg, it will be approx $5000.
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29th November 2007, 18:14	#22 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 867	Re: hammerhead for meg Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver) ok looks like an expensive proposition to hammerhead the eccr meg. if you go the copis route, essentially it is the same $5K on top of the cheaper copis unit, am i right? on a different note, how many guys using the eccr meg with a VR3/ HS explorer for deco? and if so, do you fly the computer w/ manual set points or plumb for a 4th cell in the counterlung? i am looking to get either a meg or an optima. i like certain things about the optima but some things i don't. i know the new hammerhead/golem gear eccr seems very attractive, but i am reluctant to purchase a brand new on the market ccr. i would like to see some track record on the unit first this will be my first 'breather, so all help is appreciated About the HH eccr we can say that all parts on it have a proven track record, the scrubber, electronics mouthpiece etc. Maybe the lungs are brand new and some fittings but still it looks like a great unit.
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29th November 2007, 18:14	#23 (permalink)
UWSojourner Pacific Northwest Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 556	Re: hammerhead for meg Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver) i know the new hammerhead/golem gear eccr seems very attractive, but i am reluctant to purchase a brand new on the market ccr. I would certainly not steer you away from the Meg. It's a great unit in either the copis or eCCR configuration. However, the hammerhead eCCR shouldn't be considered "new" IMO. The basic head/electronics package has been out there for quite awhile and you can read alot about support and performance in other threads. The stability of the manufacturer should only have increased recently with the Defense contract award. If you really like the eCCR HH, I would discount the "new" problem a bit. Good luck in your decision.
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29th November 2007, 21:40	#24 (permalink)
stephenk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 27	Re: hammerhead for meg Quote: (Originally Posted by swadiver) how many guys using the eccr meg with a VR3/ HS explorer for deco? and if so, do you fly the computer w/ manual set points or plumb for a 4th cell in the counterlung? i do with manual set point. My setpoint is pretty close to 1.3 so having a fourth cell wouldn't make much difference to deco obligations. I believe this is pretty common to run deco from a vr3 without a fourth cell.
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30th November 2007, 15:44	#25 (permalink)
swadiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: southeast florida Posts: 75	Re: hammerhead for meg thanks to everyone for all the info. it has been a big help
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