2004 Movie Meg vs Current

jkaterenchuk · 3rd April 2008, 13:21

Are there any significant differences (upgraded or changed components) or issues (known problems or things to look out for) between a 2004/5 vintage Movie Meg and a current standard Meg aside from the 2 inch shorter scrubber canister?

What are the advantages or disadvantages with the shorter canister?

I have already read all the threads but these two questions are not clear to me.

Thanks, John

netmage · 3rd April 2008, 13:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Are there any significant differences (upgraded or changed components) or issues (known problems or things to look out for) between a 2004/5 vintage Movie Meg and a current standard Meg aside from the 2 inch shorter scrubber canister?

What are the advantages or disadvantages with the shorter canister?

I have already read all the threads but these two questions are not clear to me.

Thanks, John

Mempilot has a movie meg.., the solenoid is the older watmeiser vs. jaksa, and the head had a water trap/tube of some sort....

cedricverdier · 3rd April 2008, 14:01

Hi John,

Do you plan to buy a meg?

Cheers

luxrok · 3rd April 2008, 14:21

I can think of two changes:

1. Software will be different. The newest software uses a depth based algorithm to switch between a high and low P02.

2. The battery boxes are different. The battery boxes now come with a circuit that protects the head against reversed polarity batteries.

I am sure there are other changes.
Hans

**wedivebc** · 3rd April 2008, 19:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by luxrok)

2. The battery boxes are different. The battery boxes now come with a circuit that protects the head against reversed polarity batteries.

Yeah, they call it the Patrick curcuit. I think you know who it's named after too.

netmage · 3rd April 2008, 19:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Yeah, they call it the Patrick curcuit. I think you know who it's named after too.

Any 'nondestructive' way to find out if you have this mod...?

JCdesign97 · 3rd April 2008, 20:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

Mempilot has a movie meg.., the solenoid is the older watmeiser vs. jaksa, and the head had a water trap/tube of some sort....

Tim - Eric will probably let his movie meg go for a decent price now that he's buying an Optima, no??

jkaterenchuk · 3rd April 2008, 21:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97)

Tim - Eric will probably let his movie meg go for a decent prince now that he's buying an Optima, no??

You had to start it did'nt you.....

you just can't stop yourself from teasing the animals.

I was hoping that he would not see this thread so I would not have to face any payback.

John

**wedivebc** · 4th April 2008, 05:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

Any 'nondestructive' way to find out if you have this mod...?

Open battery box and look for small rectangular (postage stamp sized) board between reed switch and battery.

depth · 4th April 2008, 06:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Are there any significant differences (upgraded or changed components) or issues (known problems or things to look out for) between a 2004/5 vintage Movie Meg and a current standard Meg aside from the 2 inch shorter scrubber canister?

What are the advantages or disadvantages with the shorter canister?

I have already read all the threads but these two questions are not clear to me.

Thanks, John

Hi John

I dive a movie meg, but with 2.01k hardware and software ( i sold my standard can and bought a movie can), so I can't give you any feedback on the electronics. However, I can give you the ups and downs of the physical size of the can:

Advantages:

More compact
Less boyant unit because of the smaller loop volume
Better setpoint control (in theory, since the loop volume is smaller, faster reaction).

Disadvanteges

Harder to don when the Rebreather is standing on a table e.g because of the hight of the unit
Smaller watertrap

Hope it helps...

/Christian

3rd April 2008, 13:21	#1 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 652	2004 Movie Meg vs Current Are there any significant differences (upgraded or changed components) or issues (known problems or things to look out for) between a 2004/5 vintage Movie Meg and a current standard Meg aside from the 2 inch shorter scrubber canister? What are the advantages or disadvantages with the shorter canister? I have already read all the threads but these two questions are not clear to me. Thanks, John
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netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 354	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Are there any significant differences (upgraded or changed components) or issues (known problems or things to look out for) between a 2004/5 vintage Movie Meg and a current standard Meg aside from the 2 inch shorter scrubber canister? What are the advantages or disadvantages with the shorter canister? I have already read all the threads but these two questions are not clear to me. Thanks, John Mempilot has a movie meg.., the solenoid is the older watmeiser vs. jaksa, and the head had a water trap/tube of some sort....
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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 488	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Hi John, Do you plan to buy a meg? Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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luxrok New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 48	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current I can think of two changes: 1. Software will be different. The newest software uses a depth based algorithm to switch between a high and low P02. 2. The battery boxes are different. The battery boxes now come with a circuit that protects the head against reversed polarity batteries. I am sure there are other changes. 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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wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by luxrok) 2. The battery boxes are different. The battery boxes now come with a circuit that protects the head against reversed polarity batteries. Yeah, they call it the Patrick curcuit. I think you know who it's named after too. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 354	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Yeah, they call it the Patrick curcuit. I think you know who it's named after too. Any 'nondestructive' way to find out if you have this mod...?
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JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 350	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) Mempilot has a movie meg.., the solenoid is the older watmeiser vs. jaksa, and the head had a water trap/tube of some sort.... Tim - Eric will probably let his movie meg go for a decent price now that he's buying an Optima, no?? __________________ Cheers, John Last edited by JCdesign97 : 4th April 2008 at 01:02. Reason: speling
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jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 652	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by JCdesign97) Tim - Eric will probably let his movie meg go for a decent prince now that he's buying an Optima, no?? You had to start it did'nt you..... you just can't stop yourself from teasing the animals. I was hoping that he would not see this thread so I would not have to face any payback. John
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wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) Any 'nondestructive' way to find out if you have this mod...? Open battery box and look for small rectangular (postage stamp sized) board between reed switch and battery. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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depth Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 147	Re: 2004 Movie Meg vs Current Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Are there any significant differences (upgraded or changed components) or issues (known problems or things to look out for) between a 2004/5 vintage Movie Meg and a current standard Meg aside from the 2 inch shorter scrubber canister? What are the advantages or disadvantages with the shorter canister? I have already read all the threads but these two questions are not clear to me. Thanks, John Hi John I dive a movie meg, but with 2.01k hardware and software ( i sold my standard can and bought a movie can), so I can't give you any feedback on the electronics. However, I can give you the ups and downs of the physical size of the can: Advantages: More compact Less boyant unit because of the smaller loop volume Better setpoint control (in theory, since the loop volume is smaller, faster reaction). Disadvanteges Harder to don when the Rebreather is standing on a table e.g because of the hight of the unit Smaller watertrap Hope it helps... /Christian __________________ I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not qualified to make my own meg batteries!!! I am not.............
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