Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner

Shawn · 28th July 2008, 03:31

All,

As many of you know I have sent my head to ISC for an upgraded HUD. I'm thinking real hard about having my plenum coated in Line-X bed liner because want to add some durability and insulation...

Has anyone done this with their Meg and was it worth it?

Steve · 28th July 2008, 03:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shawn)

All,

As many of you know I have sent my head to ISC for an upgraded HUD. I'm thinking real hard about having my plenum coated in Line-X bed liner because want to add some durability and insulation...

Has anyone done this with their Meg and was it worth it?

Sort of. Same concept different brand of liner.

I have done it with Rhino Hardline and I have found that it makes the can unscratchable. This stuff is seriously hard core. I love it from that point of view.

The can is now heavier. Take this how you will. Less lead on the weightbelt Vs excess baggage.

Buck-O-Five · 28th July 2008, 04:16

Alan told me that KISS is going to be doing this to the new CK canisters at the factory. I was going to find a Line-X this week and get mine done.\

All of the rEvo boys here in San Diego got theirs done to their covers. It is holding up extremely well.

Shawn · 28th July 2008, 04:19

There is a Line-X shop near my house that's going to do it for $25.

Did you notice an increased loop temp?

Steve · 28th July 2008, 04:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shawn)

There is a Line-X shop near my house that's going to do it for $25.

Did you notice an increased loop temp?

Hard to say as I have Shearwater elecs so I'd be guessing. The Supplier did show me an analysis of the thermal benefit analysis they did on an industrial application. In this case it was Liner on steel and it was an improvement in keeping cold in. For what that is worth.

$25 is a fair bit less than I paid. Would I do it gain for $50, yes.

tcotton · 28th July 2008, 04:39

I did mine a few months ago, loop temp is up a little. Condensation was reduced also, it wasn't a problem but what little there was is no longer there.

TimC

Scubaboy · 28th July 2008, 04:46

Brett Hemphill has his Kiss coated with X-liner and talks a bit about it during the video here:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/video...ditionKiss.mov

He also talks a little about X-liner on a Meg can.

Hope this helps,

Nick

netmage · 28th July 2008, 04:52

Shawn,

Think hard, but more importantly, think fast.... I sent mine back for an electronics upgrade, and between FedEx delivering early on both ends and the time in the shop; my head was back door to door in 8 days. Your baby will be back before you know it.

Leslie picked up Corey's old unit w/ the LineX, can't say how long its been done, it's certainly taken some abuse and shows it. Pieces are chipping, for all the saltwater diving I do, I'm woried about getting salt stuck in between the linex and the can and eating away.

-Tim

Steve · 28th July 2008, 05:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

Leslie picked up Corey's old unit w/ the LineX, can't say how long its been done, it's certainly taken some abuse and shows it. Pieces are chipping, for all the saltwater diving I do, I'm woried about getting salt stuck in between the linex and the can and eating away.

-Tim

If that is the case I'd look at a different variant Shawn. The product I mention is being used in more industrial applications than in the back of trucks (ore utes as they are known in Aus) over here. The one that impressed me the most was a chute at a salt processing plant. This cute is used with rock sized chunks of salt all day. It looked in used but not damaged condition after 6 months of service. It was visiting that plant that made me decide to do it,

It is quite possible that there are several levels of quality in this type of thing

http://www.rhinolinings.com/applications/marine

I have nothing to do with this stuff or the company BTW. Just a fan.

zoo_diver · 28th July 2008, 10:39

interesting --

from what it sounds like the in-water characteristics = less bouyancy (i.e. heavier?) it might be worth it if i can take a few lbs of my belt.

i hesitate because i am A) worried about it getting chipped up and/or water getting between the lining and the can and making bad things happen and B) man i have some good looking scratches on my can -- if i get the lining on the can, all of those memories and stories will get covered up

tim -- is leslie going to be on that nc trip next month?

28th July 2008, 03:31	#1 (permalink)
Shawn RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 157	Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner All, As many of you know I have sent my head to ISC for an upgraded HUD. I'm thinking real hard about having my plenum coated in Line-X bed liner because want to add some durability and insulation... Has anyone done this with their Meg and was it worth it?
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28th July 2008, 03:45	#2 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner Quote: (Originally Posted by Shawn) All, As many of you know I have sent my head to ISC for an upgraded HUD. I'm thinking real hard about having my plenum coated in Line-X bed liner because want to add some durability and insulation... Has anyone done this with their Meg and was it worth it? Sort of. Same concept different brand of liner. I have done it with Rhino Hardline and I have found that it makes the can unscratchable. This stuff is seriously hard core. I love it from that point of view. The can is now heavier. Take this how you will. Less lead on the weightbelt Vs excess baggage. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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28th July 2008, 04:16	#3 (permalink)
Buck-O-Five San Diego rEvo Mafia Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 359	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner Alan told me that KISS is going to be doing this to the new CK canisters at the factory. I was going to find a Line-X this week and get mine done.\ All of the rEvo boys here in San Diego got theirs done to their covers. It is holding up extremely well. __________________ "The Brandon" www.sdtechdiving.com
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28th July 2008, 04:19	#4 (permalink)
Shawn RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 157	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner There is a Line-X shop near my house that's going to do it for $25. Did you notice an increased loop temp?
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28th July 2008, 04:37	#5 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner Quote: (Originally Posted by Shawn) There is a Line-X shop near my house that's going to do it for $25. Did you notice an increased loop temp? Hard to say as I have Shearwater elecs so I'd be guessing. The Supplier did show me an analysis of the thermal benefit analysis they did on an industrial application. In this case it was Liner on steel and it was an improvement in keeping cold in. For what that is worth. $25 is a fair bit less than I paid. Would I do it gain for $50, yes. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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28th July 2008, 04:39	#6 (permalink)
tcotton New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 4	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner I did mine a few months ago, loop temp is up a little. Condensation was reduced also, it wasn't a problem but what little there was is no longer there. TimC
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28th July 2008, 04:46	#7 (permalink)
Scubaboy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner Brett Hemphill has his Kiss coated with X-liner and talks a bit about it during the video here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/video...ditionKiss.mov He also talks a little about X-liner on a Meg can. Hope this helps, Nick
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28th July 2008, 04:52	#8 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 704	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner Shawn, Think hard, but more importantly, think fast.... I sent mine back for an electronics upgrade, and between FedEx delivering early on both ends and the time in the shop; my head was back door to door in 8 days. Your baby will be back before you know it. Leslie picked up Corey's old unit w/ the LineX, can't say how long its been done, it's certainly taken some abuse and shows it. Pieces are chipping, for all the saltwater diving I do, I'm woried about getting salt stuck in between the linex and the can and eating away. -Tim
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28th July 2008, 05:54	#9 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) Leslie picked up Corey's old unit w/ the LineX, can't say how long its been done, it's certainly taken some abuse and shows it. Pieces are chipping, for all the saltwater diving I do, I'm woried about getting salt stuck in between the linex and the can and eating away. -Tim If that is the case I'd look at a different variant Shawn. The product I mention is being used in more industrial applications than in the back of trucks (ore utes as they are known in Aus) over here. The one that impressed me the most was a chute at a salt processing plant. This cute is used with rock sized chunks of salt all day. It looked in used but not damaged condition after 6 months of service. It was visiting that plant that made me decide to do it, It is quite possible that there are several levels of quality in this type of thing http://www.rhinolinings.com/applications/marine I have nothing to do with this stuff or the company BTW. Just a fan. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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28th July 2008, 10:39	#10 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: Covering your Meg canister with Line-X bed liner interesting -- from what it sounds like the in-water characteristics = less bouyancy (i.e. heavier?) it might be worth it if i can take a few lbs of my belt. i hesitate because i am A) worried about it getting chipped up and/or water getting between the lining and the can and making bad things happen and B) man i have some good looking scratches on my can -- if i get the lining on the can, all of those memories and stories will get covered up tim -- is leslie going to be on that nc trip next month?
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