frame for de-inverted tanks?

**offpro** · 10th November 2009, 18:08

Hi,

I like det idea of moving my deep bailout to my back like a UTD MC90 or a RB80 and run O2 offbard or a 2L bottled to the backplate on the right side a like a suit bottle. What i don't like about the MC90 is the cambands used to attach the Rebreather and bottle to the backplate. It just looks to wobbly? I think the orginal RB80 frame looks much better and it is easier to remove the Rebreather from frame. Since I only dive in cold water (2`c - 10`c) and need
much lead, so weight is not a isue.

Does anyone have experience with this type of setup?

where can i buy manifoils with custom length?

Gilles · 10th November 2009, 18:32

If you search for a post made by Cedric Verdier with the word "superMeg", you will see how he fitted a pair of alu 80's (I think) as Meg Inboards.

An RBW member (Lance4545) also makes a good manifold suited for the Meg.

**offpro** · 10th November 2009, 19:17

If I remember right Cedric used two independent alu80s (one for diluent and one for O2). What I want is to use two diluent bottles on my back that will be paired like dubbles with a manifold like the RB80.

have borrowed a few pictures from Rasmus Lauritsen that he posted on another forum...

Fun Under Pressure · 11th November 2009, 08:58

Contact the guys in germany who have built a few rb80 clones. dive2gether.net Tauchsport GmbH // high-class Trockentauchanzüge made in Germany // Infoline 0049(0)2164-95069-70

Here on RBW have a member post pics of a frame from a guy from asia ??
these frame looks better then the original halcyon.

leonardo (hope this is right) here on rbw posted pics from his frame too.

tecdivertraining · 11th November 2009, 10:33

Hi,

I dive my unit this way, I have 2 x s40 with BTM and they are manifold with a custom thermo manifold supplied by ISC, I then plug in my O2 via a QC6 to QC4 to feed the head.

For mounting brackets I had two custom stainless mounting adaptors that are secured with the same stainless clamps used to hold on the single tank adaptor I then use stainless clamps to secure the tanks and the unit is rock solid and compact.

It provides me with great bailout options and trims out fantastic. Is the way to go

edenfeldt · 11th November 2009, 11:03

Hi. You have been in to this post so you may remember my RB80-KISS. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebreather-wreck-diving/20474-bailout-when-penetrating-wrecks-5.html#post254072
I have played around quit a bit with my rig now and I love it. I will change the set up to a pair of 8,5 liter. Now I have the benefit to be able to use my counter lung case to attach my tanks to. But in your case you just have to build something like a frame of some sort. I think like suggested that a RB80-like frame should work just fine. If you are lucky you may even be able to fit you breather in an existing product like the V4Tec rig.

http://www.v4tec.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=27&lang=de
What ever you go with post some pictures :)

tecdivertraining · 11th November 2009, 11:09

some pics

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/attac...1&d=1257937591

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/attac...1&d=1257937716

**offpro** · 11th November 2009, 14:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fun Under Pressure)

Here on RBW have a member post pics of a frame from a guy from asia ??
these frame looks better then the original halcyon.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/pscr-...our-frame.html

Yes, the fram made by Graham Blackmore looks real good! Link

**offpro** · 11th November 2009, 14:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by edenfeldt)

Hi. You have been in to this post so you may remember my RB80-KISS. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebreather-wreck-diving/20474-bailout-when-penetrating-wrecks-5.html#post254072
I have played around quit a bit with my rig now and I love it. I will change the set up to a pair of 8,5 liter. Now I have the benefit to be able to use my counter lung case to attach my tanks to. But in your case you just have to build something like a frame of some sort. I think like suggested that a RB80-like frame should work just fine. If you are lucky you may even be able to fit you breather in an existing product like the V4Tec rig.

I remember your Kiss and i have seen your pictures on dykarna.nu - communityn där dykare samlas

Quote:

http://www.v4tec.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=27&lang=de
What ever you go with post some pictures :)

Thanks!

This is just what I need!

**offpro** · 11th November 2009, 14:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Hi,

I dive my unit this way, I have 2 x s40 with BTM and they are manifold with a custom thermo manifold supplied by ISC, I then plug in my O2 via a QC6 to QC4 to feed the head.

For mounting brackets I had two custom stainless mounting adaptors that are secured with the same stainless clamps used to hold on the single tank adaptor I then use stainless clamps to secure the tanks and the unit is rock solid and compact.

It provides me with great bailout options and trims out fantastic. Is the way to go

Thanks for the pictures.

I have been thinking about using somethning simelar, but the only "problem" is that you can't remove the rebreather from the frame whitout disassemble the bottles.

But it is a easy and cheap to make!

10th November 2009, 18:08	#1 (permalink)
offpro Supporting Member Megalodon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Up North, Norway Posts: 367	frame for de-inverted tanks? Hi, I like det idea of moving my deep bailout to my back like a UTD MC90 or a RB80 and run O2 offbard or a 2L bottled to the backplate on the right side a like a suit bottle. What i don't like about the MC90 is the cambands used to attach the Rebreather and bottle to the backplate. It just looks to wobbly? I think the orginal RB80 frame looks much better and it is easier to remove the Rebreather from frame. Since I only dive in cold water (2`c - 10`c) and need much lead, so weight is not a isue. Does anyone have experience with this type of setup? where can i buy manifoils with custom length? __________________ -Mats-
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10th November 2009, 18:32	#2 (permalink)
Gilles RBW Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bucharest (Romania) Posts: 819	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? If you search for a post made by Cedric Verdier with the word "superMeg", you will see how he fitted a pair of alu 80's (I think) as Meg Inboards. An RBW member (Lance4545) also makes a good manifold suited for the Meg.
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11th November 2009, 08:58	#4 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Markku Diedrich Megalodon Apeks 2.5 Classic Inspiration Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,608	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? Contact the guys in germany who have built a few rb80 clones. dive2gether.net Tauchsport GmbH // high-class Trockentauchanzüge made in Germany // Infoline 0049(0)2164-95069-70 Here on RBW have a member post pics of a frame from a guy from asia ?? these frame looks better then the original halcyon. leonardo (hope this is right) here on rbw posted pics from his frame too. __________________ Cheers Markku Meg # 773 Dive my dreams is my life-task Avatar photo by rolanddiver
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11th November 2009, 10:33	#5 (permalink)
tecdivertraining RebreatherWorld Sponsor Megalodon, Sentinel, JJ-CCR Boris, Evolution, Inspiration, Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 1,113	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? Hi, I dive my unit this way, I have 2 x s40 with BTM and they are manifold with a custom thermo manifold supplied by ISC, I then plug in my O2 via a QC6 to QC4 to feed the head. For mounting brackets I had two custom stainless mounting adaptors that are secured with the same stainless clamps used to hold on the single tank adaptor I then use stainless clamps to secure the tanks and the unit is rock solid and compact. It provides me with great bailout options and trims out fantastic. Is the way to go __________________ Mathew Partridge CCR Mixed Gas & Cave Instructor Trainer Megalodon-Sentinel-Ouroboros-Inspiration/Evolution-JJ-CCR www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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11th November 2009, 11:03	#6 (permalink)
edenfeldt RBW Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sweden Posts: 84	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? Hi. You have been in to this post so you may remember my RB80-KISS. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebreather-wreck-diving/20474-bailout-when-penetrating-wrecks-5.html#post254072 I have played around quit a bit with my rig now and I love it. I will change the set up to a pair of 8,5 liter. Now I have the benefit to be able to use my counter lung case to attach my tanks to. But in your case you just have to build something like a frame of some sort. I think like suggested that a RB80-like frame should work just fine. If you are lucky you may even be able to fit you breather in an existing product like the V4Tec rig. http://www.v4tec.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=27&lang=de What ever you go with post some pictures :)
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11th November 2009, 14:08	#8 (permalink)
offpro Supporting Member Megalodon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Up North, Norway Posts: 367	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? Quote: (Originally Posted by Fun Under Pressure) Here on RBW have a member post pics of a frame from a guy from asia ?? these frame looks better then the original halcyon. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/pscr-...our-frame.html Yes, the fram made by Graham Blackmore looks real good! Link __________________ -Mats-
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11th November 2009, 14:30	#9 (permalink)
offpro Supporting Member Megalodon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Up North, Norway Posts: 367	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? Quote: (Originally Posted by edenfeldt) Hi. You have been in to this post so you may remember my RB80-KISS. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebreather-wreck-diving/20474-bailout-when-penetrating-wrecks-5.html#post254072 I have played around quit a bit with my rig now and I love it. I will change the set up to a pair of 8,5 liter. Now I have the benefit to be able to use my counter lung case to attach my tanks to. But in your case you just have to build something like a frame of some sort. I think like suggested that a RB80-like frame should work just fine. If you are lucky you may even be able to fit you breather in an existing product like the V4Tec rig. I remember your Kiss and i have seen your pictures on dykarna.nu - communityn där dykare samlas Quote: http://www.v4tec.de/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=27&lang=de What ever you go with post some pictures :) Thanks! This is just what I need! __________________ -Mats-
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11th November 2009, 14:46	#10 (permalink)
offpro Supporting Member Megalodon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Up North, Norway Posts: 367	Re: frame for de-inverted tanks? Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Hi, I dive my unit this way, I have 2 x s40 with BTM and they are manifold with a custom thermo manifold supplied by ISC, I then plug in my O2 via a QC6 to QC4 to feed the head. For mounting brackets I had two custom stainless mounting adaptors that are secured with the same stainless clamps used to hold on the single tank adaptor I then use stainless clamps to secure the tanks and the unit is rock solid and compact. It provides me with great bailout options and trims out fantastic. Is the way to go Thanks for the pictures. I have been thinking about using somethning simelar, but the only "problem" is that you can't remove the rebreather from the frame whitout disassemble the bottles. But it is a easy and cheap to make! __________________ -Mats-
(Online)

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