Cylinders for a Meg?

scubadan · 25th June 2006, 00:00

What size cylinders work best for the Meg? I'm considering some Worthington HP 40's

**wedivebc** · 25th June 2006, 00:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubadan)

What size cylinders work best for the Meg? I'm considering some Worthington HP 40's

I use faber steel LP 19s and they seem perfect for my use.

narked at 90 · 25th June 2006, 00:52

my buddy uses steel 3lt but a friend uses 7lt ali's both seem to be fine,l what sort of diving are you going to do?
kindest regards john routley

**UWSojourner** · 25th June 2006, 00:55

I'm using the Faber 19's as well.

scubadan · 25th June 2006, 02:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90)

my buddy uses steel 3lt but a friend uses 7lt ali's both seem to be fine,l what sort of diving are you going to do?
kindest regards john routley

Most of what I'm doing these days is weekend dives through
http://www.olympusdiving.com/
... meaning 2 dives Saturday and 2 dives Sunday at ~130fsw

I like to set up the rig on Saturday morning and not have to modify it the rest of the weekend. I know my buddies are looking at some more technical dives. I'd like to outfit my new Meg to where it will take me almost anywhere.

I normally fly to a great dive site at least once each year, a.g. Galapagos, Palau, Truk, and want to be able to travel with my rig. Most of these dives are in the "recreational" range to accomodate the majority of the dive group, but again, my buddies are looking deeper.

I own some aluminum 13's that will suffice for most of what I'm doing, but if I am to buy some more cylinders should I go with 19's or larger?

**wedivebc** · 25th June 2006, 02:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubadan)

Most of what I'm doing these days is weekend dives through
http://www.olympusdiving.com/
... meaning 2 dives Saturday and 2 dives Sunday at ~130fsw

I like to set up the rig on Saturday morning and not have to modify it the rest of the weekend. I know my buddies are looking at some more technical dives. I'd like to outfit my new Meg to where it will take me almost anywhere.

I normally fly to a great dive site at least once each year, a.g. Galapagos, Palau, Truk, and want to be able to travel with my rig. Most of these dives are in the "recreational" range to accomodate the majority of the dive group, but again, my buddies are looking deeper.

I own some aluminum 13's that will suffice for most of what I'm doing, but if I am to buy some more cylinders should I go with 19's or larger?

I was there a few weeks ago and I understood they would only pump 30%. Do you supply your own O2?

scubadan · 25th June 2006, 02:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

I was there a few weeks ago and I understood they would only pump 30%. Do you supply your own O2?

I normally take my own O2 when I'm driving. So far, every site I've flown to has been able to supply O2. I always try to travel with a whip so I can blend what I need.

***jradomski*** · 25th June 2006, 04:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

I was there a few weeks ago and I understood they would only pump 30%. Do you supply your own O2?

I usually use my own as well, but olympus will pump oxygen for rebreather use.. (with the proper certification presented)

Explorer · 25th June 2006, 06:29

My meg came with the Alum 20's because it was the package deal but since have ordered Faber 19's in to replace.

***schford*** · 25th June 2006, 08:41

I got 3l Steel Fabers ..... btw how do l's convert to cubic feet, doesnt it have something to do with pressure too which always seemed odd to me?

Stuart

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scubadan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 35	Cylinders for a Meg? What size cylinders work best for the Meg? I'm considering some Worthington HP 40's Last edited by scubadan : 25th June 2006 at 00:04.
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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: 1,393	Re: Cylinders for a Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by scubadan) What size cylinders work best for the Meg? I'm considering some Worthington HP 40's I use faber steel LP 19s and they seem perfect for my use. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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25th June 2006, 00:55	#4 (permalink)
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scubadan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 35	Re: Cylinders for a Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90) my buddy uses steel 3lt but a friend uses 7lt ali's both seem to be fine,l what sort of diving are you going to do? kindest regards john routley Most of what I'm doing these days is weekend dives through http://www.olympusdiving.com/ ... meaning 2 dives Saturday and 2 dives Sunday at ~130fsw I like to set up the rig on Saturday morning and not have to modify it the rest of the weekend. I know my buddies are looking at some more technical dives. I'd like to outfit my new Meg to where it will take me almost anywhere. I normally fly to a great dive site at least once each year, a.g. Galapagos, Palau, Truk, and want to be able to travel with my rig. Most of these dives are in the "recreational" range to accomodate the majority of the dive group, but again, my buddies are looking deeper. I own some aluminum 13's that will suffice for most of what I'm doing, but if I am to buy some more cylinders should I go with 19's or larger? Last edited by scubadan : 25th June 2006 at 02:27.
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25th June 2006, 02:33	#6 (permalink)
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: 1,393	Re: Cylinders for a Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by scubadan) Most of what I'm doing these days is weekend dives through http://www.olympusdiving.com/ ... meaning 2 dives Saturday and 2 dives Sunday at ~130fsw I like to set up the rig on Saturday morning and not have to modify it the rest of the weekend. I know my buddies are looking at some more technical dives. I'd like to outfit my new Meg to where it will take me almost anywhere. I normally fly to a great dive site at least once each year, a.g. Galapagos, Palau, Truk, and want to be able to travel with my rig. Most of these dives are in the "recreational" range to accomodate the majority of the dive group, but again, my buddies are looking deeper. I own some aluminum 13's that will suffice for most of what I'm doing, but if I am to buy some more cylinders should I go with 19's or larger? I was there a few weeks ago and I understood they would only pump 30%. Do you supply your own O2? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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scubadan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 35	Re: Cylinders for a Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) I was there a few weeks ago and I understood they would only pump 30%. Do you supply your own O2? I normally take my own O2 when I'm driving. So far, every site I've flown to has been able to supply O2. I always try to travel with a whip so I can blend what I need.
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25th June 2006, 04:54	#8 (permalink)
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