Scrubber times

jeff h · 24th June 2008, 01:32

Edd over at Cave Adventures showed me some pics of a Meg sidemount kit that one of his friends was using. It used two spheres for O2 and diluent that were secured in an extended canister. It utilized the stock breathing loop w/ ots cl's. It looked clean but not as small or as flexible as oc sidemount. I also saw a picture of FW with a homebuilt that looks a lot more streamlined but I don't know any of the details.

mmcauliffe · 24th June 2008, 02:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by w ripley)

Mike:

You do so much sidemounting that you have to be looking to sidemount your CCR too? No use getting a unit that won't support the type of stuff you like doing. Suggest when you get your unit you start your training sidemounting, if you can find an instruction for such. No use learning skills that aren't relevant to the type of diving you do. Also, my advice is to adapt the unit to your gear, and not the other way around if you do go sidemounting.

BTW: Just received a MEG radial today and holding it next to my HH radial they both look pretty awesome. Looks like both offer good burn times.

Bill

Yea, I do tend to gravitate to the small stuff I guess.

I'm really interested in a CCR more for the BIG stuff, like Eagles Nest & Diepolder type dives. But part of the appeal of the Meg, I'm learning, is it's so modular. So the option to someday sidemount is there and it would not out of the question.

Quote: (Originally Posted by w ripley)

Knowing where you go, and the nasty little restrictions you like to squeeze thru (you really need some time with a good mental health professional, you know), you have little choice but to go radial for the extra problem-solution time it can can give you.

LOL - The really fun O/C sidemount stuff, I'm diving LP45's. I can't see pushing a CCR and bail out in those areas.

brunospf · 24th June 2008, 20:24

Anyone know the price of ISC Meg Radial Scrubber ?

thanks

tommiblom · 24th June 2008, 22:36

Hi,

We just received ours here in Finland last thursday from the 1st patch they produced, it was 880 dollars / 550 euro. If i understand right the price goes up a little after 1st set is sold out, cant say for 100% sure but it what i read somewhere here.

Regards TB

**wedivebc** · 25th June 2008, 00:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by brunospf)

Anyone know the price of ISC Meg Radial Scrubber ?

thanks

I think Leon said $1000 after the first batch were sold (which I am sure they are by now)
Well worth the price I think but if I were a new meg purchaser I would want the radial as an upgrade instead of having 2 scrubbers.
The meg radial packs way easier than others I have tried. The end cap is spring loaded and it loads from the bottom not the top so you don't have to plug the centre chamber while packing.

Meng_Tze · 25th June 2008, 02:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by mmcauliffe)

Yea, I do tend to gravitate to the small stuff I guess.

I'm really interested in a CCR more for the BIG stuff, like Eagles Nest & Diepolder type dives. But part of the appeal of the Meg, I'm learning, is it's so modular. So the option to someday sidemount is there and it would not out of the question.

LOL - The really fun O/C sidemount stuff, I'm diving LP45's. I can't see pushing a CCR and bail out in those areas.

Mike,
If you can fit through a restriction with a single 80 (BM) and a sidemounted stage..............you should be able to get a Meg through there. That should be your gauge............

Benthic · 26th June 2008, 13:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h)

Edd over at Cave Adventures showed me some pics of a Meg sidemount kit that one of his friends was using. It used two spheres for O2 and diluent that were secured in an extended canister. It utilized the stock breathing loop w/ ots cl's. It looked clean but not as small or as flexible as oc sidemount. I also saw a picture of FW with a homebuilt that looks a lot more streamlined but I don't know any of the details.

You sure those were Megs? I know that Edd has some friends (not sure if they're all on here or not) that side mount Prisms in the way you describe.

Brian

jeff h · 26th June 2008, 22:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic)

You sure those were Megs? I know that Edd has some friends (not sure if they're all on here or not) that side mount Prisms in the way you describe.

Brian

Brian,

You are probably right. I thought they were Megs but maybe he said they were looking at making a Meg adapter. Either way it is very creative to use the spheres like that. It must be expensive!

Thanks for the clarification.

-Jeff

24th June 2008, 01:32	#21 (permalink)
jeff h New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	Re: Scrubber times Edd over at Cave Adventures showed me some pics of a Meg sidemount kit that one of his friends was using. It used two spheres for O2 and diluent that were secured in an extended canister. It utilized the stock breathing loop w/ ots cl's. It looked clean but not as small or as flexible as oc sidemount. I also saw a picture of FW with a homebuilt that looks a lot more streamlined but I don't know any of the details.
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24th June 2008, 02:12	#22 (permalink)
mmcauliffe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cave Country, Luraville Florida Posts: 58	Re: Scrubber times Quote: (Originally Posted by w ripley) Mike: You do so much sidemounting that you have to be looking to sidemount your CCR too? No use getting a unit that won't support the type of stuff you like doing. Suggest when you get your unit you start your training sidemounting, if you can find an instruction for such. No use learning skills that aren't relevant to the type of diving you do. Also, my advice is to adapt the unit to your gear, and not the other way around if you do go sidemounting. BTW: Just received a MEG radial today and holding it next to my HH radial they both look pretty awesome. Looks like both offer good burn times. Bill Yea, I do tend to gravitate to the small stuff I guess. I'm really interested in a CCR more for the BIG stuff, like Eagles Nest & Diepolder type dives. But part of the appeal of the Meg, I'm learning, is it's so modular. So the option to someday sidemount is there and it would not out of the question. Quote: (Originally Posted by w ripley) Knowing where you go, and the nasty little restrictions you like to squeeze thru (you really need some time with a good mental health professional, you know), you have little choice but to go radial for the extra problem-solution time it can can give you. LOL - The really fun O/C sidemount stuff, I'm diving LP45's. I can't see pushing a CCR and bail out in those areas. Last edited by mmcauliffe : 24th June 2008 at 10:39.
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24th June 2008, 20:24	#23 (permalink)
brunospf RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salvador, BA Posts: 120	Re: Scrubber times Anyone know the price of ISC Meg Radial Scrubber ? thanks __________________ Bruno Fagundes Brazilian MegPilot
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24th June 2008, 22:36	#24 (permalink)
tommiblom New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burn in Nokia´s fire, Finland Posts: 45	Re: Scrubber times Hi, We just received ours here in Finland last thursday from the 1st patch they produced, it was 880 dollars / 550 euro. If i understand right the price goes up a little after 1st set is sold out, cant say for 100% sure but it what i read somewhere here. Regards TB
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25th June 2008, 00:33	#25 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin 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: 1,508	Re: Scrubber times Quote: (Originally Posted by brunospf) Anyone know the price of ISC Meg Radial Scrubber ? thanks I think Leon said $1000 after the first batch were sold (which I am sure they are by now) Well worth the price I think but if I were a new meg purchaser I would want the radial as an upgrade instead of having 2 scrubbers. The meg radial packs way easier than others I have tried. The end cap is spring loaded and it loads from the bottom not the top so you don't have to plug the centre chamber while packing. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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25th June 2008, 02:30	#26 (permalink)
Meng_Tze 246 Bubbleless Cove Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL, USA Posts: 111	Re: Scrubber times Quote: (Originally Posted by mmcauliffe) Yea, I do tend to gravitate to the small stuff I guess. I'm really interested in a CCR more for the BIG stuff, like Eagles Nest & Diepolder type dives. But part of the appeal of the Meg, I'm learning, is it's so modular. So the option to someday sidemount is there and it would not out of the question. LOL - The really fun O/C sidemount stuff, I'm diving LP45's. I can't see pushing a CCR and bail out in those areas. Mike, If you can fit through a restriction with a single 80 (BM) and a sidemounted stage..............you should be able to get a Meg through there. That should be your gauge............ __________________ Homo Bonae Voluntatis
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26th June 2008, 13:44	#27 (permalink)
Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	Re: Scrubber times Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h) Edd over at Cave Adventures showed me some pics of a Meg sidemount kit that one of his friends was using. It used two spheres for O2 and diluent that were secured in an extended canister. It utilized the stock breathing loop w/ ots cl's. It looked clean but not as small or as flexible as oc sidemount. I also saw a picture of FW with a homebuilt that looks a lot more streamlined but I don't know any of the details. You sure those were Megs? I know that Edd has some friends (not sure if they're all on here or not) that side mount Prisms in the way you describe. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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26th June 2008, 22:32	#28 (permalink)
jeff h New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 99	Re: Scrubber times Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic) You sure those were Megs? I know that Edd has some friends (not sure if they're all on here or not) that side mount Prisms in the way you describe. Brian Brian, You are probably right. I thought they were Megs but maybe he said they were looking at making a Meg adapter. Either way it is very creative to use the spheres like that. It must be expensive! Thanks for the clarification. -Jeff
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