ISC radial

sensor330 · 14th January 2008, 02:34

I've been using the ISC radial for a while now and I works fairly well for me. The only thing that concerns me is the amount of water in the canister after a long dive as the absorbent pads won't fit. Has anyone else using the ISC radial notice a lot of water in the can? I've got about a 1/2 cup of water in my can after a 120 min dive and I'm a bit concerned how much would be there if I were to conduct a longer dive.

Scott

mempilot · 14th January 2008, 02:46

Can you post a picture of your ISC Radial Scrubber? I'd like to see the general differences between it's design and Golem's and a couple of custom designs. My buddy dived with a custom design this weeked for about 4 hours and had a lot more moisture in the loop as well. His radial allows for a water trap and pads at the bottom of the can though.

Thanks,

Eric

**luxrok** · 14th January 2008, 03:20

Is having more water in the can an expected outcome from using a Radial scrubber? Do Radials produce more water? I don't understand. My Meg's can is nearly dry even after long dives. I am using the stock Axial scrubber. Thanks, Hans

diverklondike · 14th January 2008, 03:40

Ok... Just to keep this interesting...

I am diving a HH CCR with the Golem Radial...

I have done a fair number of 2 hour+ cold water dives on it.. 40-48 degree F. and typically have very little water in the canister. Always less than 1/4 cup. For what it's worth I also have a set of 3 mil neoprene covers on my loop hoses. With this setup any water in the loop typically ends up in the CLs.

Dive Safe...

Mark

sensor330 · 14th January 2008, 03:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot)

Can you post a picture of your ISC Radial Scrubber? I'd like to see the general differences between it's design and Golem's and a couple of custom designs. My buddy dived with a custom design this weeked for about 4 hours and had a lot more moisture in the loop as well. His radial allows for a water trap and pads at the bottom of the can though.

Thanks,

Eric

I'll snap so pics and post them as soon as I can. The ISC radial doesnt use a spacer it sits right on the bottom of the can. There is absolutely no room for any absorbent pads. I think the GG radial holds 7.5 lbs of lime, I'm getting close to 9lbs in mine.

Scott

sensor330 · 14th January 2008, 03:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by luxrok)

Is having more water in the can an expected outcome from using a Radial scrubber? Do Radials produce more water? I don't understand. My Meg's can is nearly dry even after long dives. I am using the stock Axial scrubber. Thanks, Hans

Water is expected it's just the amount of water that is forming. I don't understand either. If I use my axial for the same amount of time there is very little or no water at all.

Scott

sensor330 · 14th January 2008, 03:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Ok... Just to keep this interesting...

I am diving a HH CCR with the Golem Radial...

I have done a fair number of 2 hour+ cold water dives on it.. 40-48 degree F. and typically have very little water in the canister. Always less than 1/4 cup. For what it's worth I also have a set of 3 mil neoprene covers on my loop hoses. With this setup any water in the loop typically ends up in the CLs.

Dive Safe...

Mark

Similar water temp the I dive in. The HH CCR has moisture pads doesn't it?

diverklondike · 14th January 2008, 04:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Similar water temp the I dive in. The HH CCR has moisture pads doesn't it?

You can put them in but I have not to this point...

M

Gilles · 14th January 2008, 05:39

I've done 120 min dives (23-28 degC water) using the GG radial and the absorbant pads are moist, but no free water that can be wrung out from them.

netmage · 14th January 2008, 17:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Ok... Just to keep this interesting...

I am diving a HH CCR with the Golem Radial...

I have done a fair number of 2 hour+ cold water dives on it.. 40-48 degree F. and typically have very little water in the canister. Always less than 1/4 cup. For what it's worth I also have a set of 3 mil neoprene covers on my loop hoses. With this setup any water in the loop typically ends up in the CLs.

Dive Safe...

Mark

I think the AL construction of the Meg can contributed significantly to the condensation forming in the can itself... The material changes in the HH design probably reduce this considerably... kind of like comparing the changes folks see after applying LineX to their AL cans...

-Tim

14th January 2008, 02:34	#1 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 594	ISC radial I've been using the ISC radial for a while now and I works fairly well for me. The only thing that concerns me is the amount of water in the canister after a long dive as the absorbent pads won't fit. Has anyone else using the ISC radial notice a lot of water in the can? I've got about a 1/2 cup of water in my can after a 120 min dive and I'm a bit concerned how much would be there if I were to conduct a longer dive. Scott
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14th January 2008, 02:46	#2 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,708	Re: ISC radial Can you post a picture of your ISC Radial Scrubber? I'd like to see the general differences between it's design and Golem's and a couple of custom designs. My buddy dived with a custom design this weeked for about 4 hours and had a lot more moisture in the loop as well. His radial allows for a water trap and pads at the bottom of the can though. Thanks, Eric __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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14th January 2008, 03:20	#3 (permalink)
luxrok Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 75	Re: ISC radial Is having more water in the can an expected outcome from using a Radial scrubber? Do Radials produce more water? I don't understand. My Meg's can is nearly dry even after long dives. I am using the stock Axial scrubber. Thanks, Hans __________________ Quiet Diver: A Cave Diving Blog Close Circuit Rebreather Apparel The whole business of authority is to interfere in other people's business.
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14th January 2008, 03:40	#4 (permalink)
diverklondike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,714	Re: ISC radial Ok... Just to keep this interesting... I am diving a HH CCR with the Golem Radial... I have done a fair number of 2 hour+ cold water dives on it.. 40-48 degree F. and typically have very little water in the canister. Always less than 1/4 cup. For what it's worth I also have a set of 3 mil neoprene covers on my loop hoses. With this setup any water in the loop typically ends up in the CLs. Dive Safe... Mark
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14th January 2008, 03:51	#5 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 594	Re: ISC radial Quote: (Originally Posted by mempilot) Can you post a picture of your ISC Radial Scrubber? I'd like to see the general differences between it's design and Golem's and a couple of custom designs. My buddy dived with a custom design this weeked for about 4 hours and had a lot more moisture in the loop as well. His radial allows for a water trap and pads at the bottom of the can though. Thanks, Eric I'll snap so pics and post them as soon as I can. The ISC radial doesnt use a spacer it sits right on the bottom of the can. There is absolutely no room for any absorbent pads. I think the GG radial holds 7.5 lbs of lime, I'm getting close to 9lbs in mine. Scott
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14th January 2008, 03:55	#6 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 594	Re: ISC radial Quote: (Originally Posted by luxrok) Is having more water in the can an expected outcome from using a Radial scrubber? Do Radials produce more water? I don't understand. My Meg's can is nearly dry even after long dives. I am using the stock Axial scrubber. Thanks, Hans Water is expected it's just the amount of water that is forming. I don't understand either. If I use my axial for the same amount of time there is very little or no water at all. Scott
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14th January 2008, 03:58	#7 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 594	Re: ISC radial Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Ok... Just to keep this interesting... I am diving a HH CCR with the Golem Radial... I have done a fair number of 2 hour+ cold water dives on it.. 40-48 degree F. and typically have very little water in the canister. Always less than 1/4 cup. For what it's worth I also have a set of 3 mil neoprene covers on my loop hoses. With this setup any water in the loop typically ends up in the CLs. Dive Safe... Mark Similar water temp the I dive in. The HH CCR has moisture pads doesn't it?
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14th January 2008, 04:04	#8 (permalink)
diverklondike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,714	Re: ISC radial Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Similar water temp the I dive in. The HH CCR has moisture pads doesn't it? You can put them in but I have not to this point... M
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14th January 2008, 05:39	#9 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: ISC radial I've done 120 min dives (23-28 degC water) using the GG radial and the absorbant pads are moist, but no free water that can be wrung out from them. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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14th January 2008, 17:17	#10 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 704	Re: ISC radial Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Ok... Just to keep this interesting... I am diving a HH CCR with the Golem Radial... I have done a fair number of 2 hour+ cold water dives on it.. 40-48 degree F. and typically have very little water in the canister. Always less than 1/4 cup. For what it's worth I also have a set of 3 mil neoprene covers on my loop hoses. With this setup any water in the loop typically ends up in the CLs. Dive Safe... Mark I think the AL construction of the Meg can contributed significantly to the condensation forming in the can itself... The material changes in the HH design probably reduce this considerably... kind of like comparing the changes folks see after applying LineX to their AL cans... -Tim
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