Meg Scrubber Cover

RonMicjan · 4th August 2006, 20:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09)

Nice work John.

How about a counter-part piece...a "bucket" that fits over the inner parts of the head for travel? I always get a bit nervous when the TSA and customs guys go rummaging through my carry-on bag full of regs, lights and head.

t

sounds like a condom for your head is in order

sorry about busting your drill bits John

**trob09** · 4th August 2006, 20:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

sounds like a condom for your head is in order

Yes, I've been using a piece of tupperware, but the fit is less than ideal. Something with "condom-like" snugness that stays put and protects the o-rings would be great!

PacketSniffer · 4th August 2006, 21:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09)

Nice work John.

How about a counter-part piece...a "bucket" that fits over the inner parts of the head for travel? I always get a bit nervous when the TSA and customs guys go rummaging through my carry-on bag full of regs, lights and head.

t

I'm trying to understand why you'd want this "bucket". Why wouldn't you keep the head on the canister when you travel (all in a carry-on)? Or, do you carry on the head and check the canister?

Thanks,

Richard

narked at 90 · 4th August 2006, 21:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

sounds like a condom for your head is in order

sorry about busting your drill bits John

not to worry mate, the material i've used does not machine very well these have come out great but you have problems doing any fine work with it and a 1mm drill bit is very fine work

i got through 8 bits and tryed all the tricks but just cant do it

Quote:

How about a counter-part piece...a "bucket" that fits over the inner parts of the head for travel?

me and silent have been looking at some thing like this but we have had loads of trouble finding the materials that are suitable and at the right prise to make it feasable.
john

**trob09** · 4th August 2006, 21:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by PacketSniffer)

I'm trying to understand why you'd want this "bucket". Why wouldn't you keep the head on the cannister when you travel (all in a carry-on)? Or, do you carry on the head and check the cannister?

Thanks,

Richard

I usually pack the canister and only carry on the head, regs and can light (all the stuff that TSA wants to comb through). Some destinations (Grenada in particular) have very small carry on allowances in both size and weight. It is the only place I've been where they weigh carry-on bags.

This allows me to manage weight in both checked bags and carry-on bags and minimze my excessive baggage costs.

**trob09** · 4th August 2006, 21:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90)

me and silent have been looking at some thing like this but we have had loads of trouble finding the materials that are suitable and at the right prise to make it feasable.
john

I suspected as much...

PacketSniffer · 4th August 2006, 21:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90)

me and silent have been looking at some thing like this but we have had loads of trouble finding the materials that are suitable and at the right prise to make it feasable.
john

What about a polyurethane resin mold or something like Alumilite?

Edit: Alumilite comes in black.

Richard

Benthic · 4th August 2006, 21:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by PacketSniffer)

I'm trying to understand why you'd want this "bucket". Why wouldn't you keep the head on the canister when you travel (all in a carry-on)? Or, do you carry on the head and check the canister?

In the past when I've flown the unit with the head in place the TSA has required me to dismantle the entire thing in order to prove that it did not meet their definition of 'cylinder.' Not that big of a deal, but definitely a PITA.

Brian

**trob09** · 4th August 2006, 21:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic)

In the past when I've flown the unit with the head in place the TSA has required me to dismantle the entire thing in order to prove that it did not meet their definition of 'cylinder.' Not that big of a deal, but definitely a PITA.

Brian

Even scarier is when they dismantle it, won't let you do it/help and refuse to listen to or follow your directions on how to dismantle it.

I had one TSA agent threaten to have me arrested for standing 6 feet away from him and saying "please listen to my disassembly instructions before you distroy my $10,000 rebreather"

Tim

narked at 90 · 4th August 2006, 21:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by PacketSniffer)

What about a polyurethane resin mold or something like Alumilite?

Edit: Alumilite comes in black.

Richard

but at what cost? in time and materials and then to only sell 10 items.....it just does'nt make things cost effective, -----like most of the things i make i guess

im not ever going to rich i can tell you, you have to do this stuff because you want to help people, and it makes it nearly all worth wile when people attuly like what you do

john

4th August 2006, 20:31	#21 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,120	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09) Nice work John. How about a counter-part piece...a "bucket" that fits over the inner parts of the head for travel? I always get a bit nervous when the TSA and customs guys go rummaging through my carry-on bag full of regs, lights and head. t sounds like a condom for your head is in order sorry about busting your drill bits John __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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4th August 2006, 20:42	#22 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) sounds like a condom for your head is in order Yes, I've been using a piece of tupperware, but the fit is less than ideal. Something with "condom-like" snugness that stays put and protects the o-rings would be great!
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4th August 2006, 21:15	#23 (permalink)
PacketSniffer ~~~~~ #417 ~~~~~ Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 437	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09) Nice work John. How about a counter-part piece...a "bucket" that fits over the inner parts of the head for travel? I always get a bit nervous when the TSA and customs guys go rummaging through my carry-on bag full of regs, lights and head. t I'm trying to understand why you'd want this "bucket". Why wouldn't you keep the head on the canister when you travel (all in a carry-on)? Or, do you carry on the head and check the canister? Thanks, Richard __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.
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4th August 2006, 21:17	#24 (permalink)
narked at 90 John Routley Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,074	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) sounds like a condom for your head is in order sorry about busting your drill bits John not to worry mate, the material i've used does not machine very well these have come out great but you have problems doing any fine work with it and a 1mm drill bit is very fine work i got through 8 bits and tryed all the tricks but just cant do it Quote: How about a counter-part piece...a "bucket" that fits over the inner parts of the head for travel? me and silent have been looking at some thing like this but we have had loads of trouble finding the materials that are suitable and at the right prise to make it feasable. john __________________ *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Narked at 90 Go Military
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4th August 2006, 21:20	#25 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by PacketSniffer) I'm trying to understand why you'd want this "bucket". Why wouldn't you keep the head on the cannister when you travel (all in a carry-on)? Or, do you carry on the head and check the cannister? Thanks, Richard I usually pack the canister and only carry on the head, regs and can light (all the stuff that TSA wants to comb through). Some destinations (Grenada in particular) have very small carry on allowances in both size and weight. It is the only place I've been where they weigh carry-on bags. This allows me to manage weight in both checked bags and carry-on bags and minimze my excessive baggage costs.
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4th August 2006, 21:22	#26 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90) me and silent have been looking at some thing like this but we have had loads of trouble finding the materials that are suitable and at the right prise to make it feasable. john I suspected as much...
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4th August 2006, 21:25	#27 (permalink)
PacketSniffer ~~~~~ #417 ~~~~~ Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 437	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90) me and silent have been looking at some thing like this but we have had loads of trouble finding the materials that are suitable and at the right prise to make it feasable. john What about a polyurethane resin mold or something like Alumilite? Edit: Alumilite comes in black. Richard __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.
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Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 226	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by PacketSniffer) I'm trying to understand why you'd want this "bucket". Why wouldn't you keep the head on the canister when you travel (all in a carry-on)? Or, do you carry on the head and check the canister? In the past when I've flown the unit with the head in place the TSA has required me to dismantle the entire thing in order to prove that it did not meet their definition of 'cylinder.' Not that big of a deal, but definitely a PITA. Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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4th August 2006, 21:49	#29 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by Benthic) In the past when I've flown the unit with the head in place the TSA has required me to dismantle the entire thing in order to prove that it did not meet their definition of 'cylinder.' Not that big of a deal, but definitely a PITA. Brian Even scarier is when they dismantle it, won't let you do it/help and refuse to listen to or follow your directions on how to dismantle it. I had one TSA agent threaten to have me arrested for standing 6 feet away from him and saying "please listen to my disassembly instructions before you distroy my $10,000 rebreather" Tim
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4th August 2006, 21:49	#30 (permalink)
narked at 90 John Routley Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,074	Re: Meg Scrubber Cover Quote: (Originally Posted by PacketSniffer) What about a polyurethane resin mold or something like Alumilite? Edit: Alumilite comes in black. Richard but at what cost? in time and materials and then to only sell 10 items.....it just does'nt make things cost effective, -----like most of the things i make i guess im not ever going to rich i can tell you, you have to do this stuff because you want to help people, and it makes it nearly all worth wile when people attuly like what you do john __________________ *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Narked at 90 Go Military
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