Spares equipment required?

windymiller · 28th December 2006, 23:58

Yes, its me again!

Ok, Have got the meg, Backplate on order, wing as yet undecided, think it will be the Halcyon CCR 35 or the Dive Rite Trek wing.

My next question is: What spares are good to have? I will have to get the head calibration kit but I dont know what is a good list of spares to order..Any suggestions?

Is there anywhere I can find a spares/ consumables price list for the meg? It would be nice to see what bits are available?

Thank You Once Again

stephenk · 29th December 2006, 00:35

i just have spare batteries and a complete spare o ring kit. you can also get spare hoses. I haven't seen a list other than on some posts on rbw 6 months or so back. If you get a list I'd be interested to see it. In the uk you can get some meg stuff from custom divers. They do lithium batteries, sofna, cells and a few other bits and pieces.

tecdivertraining · 29th December 2006, 02:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller)

Yes, its me again!

Ok, Have got the meg, Backplate on order, wing as yet undecided, think it will be the Halcyon CCR 35 or the Dive Rite Trek wing.

My next question is: What spares are good to have? I will have to get the head calibration kit but I dont know what is a good list of spares to order..Any suggestions?

Is there anywhere I can find a spares/ consumables price list for the meg? It would be nice to see what bits are available?

Thank You Once Again

Living in Asia is not the best place to get spares for rebreathers so holding a good selection of spares is essential to the maintenance of our units for the Meg I would look at having.

Deluxe O-ring kit- includes main o-rings, battery, clip for head to can, ADV Schrader valve (as its not a standard size), spare handset button, spare spring for the scrubber can lid & a few other useful extras.

I would also hold a couple O2 sensors.

Possible a spare solenoid hose feed.

Mushroom valves for DSV

And that’s about it the rest you can get from most dive shops.

You may also consider a few extra tools.

Schrader valve tool

Oil filter removal tool (helps in removing T pieces, as they tend to become quite difficult to remove after a while.

Cheers

Octopus · 30th December 2006, 17:32

Richie Stevens down at Deep Blue in Plymouth usually has spares kits in

. He's got about ten(!) units in at the moment so is all Meg'd up

.

Getting a spares kit off him when I'am down there diving at the end of January. Well worth giving him a bell if you need anything.

Flup · 7th January 2007, 17:54

Spare kit for the Meg............

After diving it a few months i've put togehter 'my' spare kit (and taking it along everywhere). Got me de deluxe O ring kit, some mushroom valves, an solenoid with the base, and isolator valve for the dill., some hoses (LP and HP), swivels for the pressure gauges, a tube of O2 compatible grease and a few O2 cells.

All this i stuffed with some tools, the Head only Cal. Kit and an oxy/he analyser in a nice and handy pelican case wich travels easy. So nothing will withold me for diving the Meg. (only if my girl wants to dive the dolphin together, some times i have to make a compromise

)

Cheers

Flup

Sulac · 19th June 2007, 22:15

Hey

does anyone have a part no for ADV Schrader valve (as its not a standard size), and maybe a place to buy in Europe...thanks

Claus

womble · 19th June 2007, 23:19

Windy

How are those 2l cylinders treating you??

Get:
Deluxe O ring kit (this also includes lots of other nik naks)
Spare batteries
Head only cal kit

As a bare minimum.

Also consider:
Spare hose kit
Golem Gear radial scrubber
Golem Gear BOV

Cheers,

Pete

Gilles · 20th June 2007, 00:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Living in Asia is not the best place to get spares for rebreathers so holding a good selection of spares is essential to the maintenance of our units for the Meg I would look at having.

Deluxe O-ring kit- includes main o-rings, battery, clip for head to can, ADV Schrader valve (as its not a standard size), spare handset button, spare spring for the scrubber can lid & a few other useful extras.

I would also hold a couple O2 sensors.

Possible a spare solenoid hose feed.

Mushroom valves for DSV

And that’s about it the rest you can get from most dive shops.

You may also consider a few extra tools.

Schrader valve tool

Oil filter removal tool (helps in removing T pieces, as they tend to become quite difficult to remove after a while.

Cheers

All of the above

but after 2 years with about 1 global circumferance travelling, the only spare I needed (apart from batteries/sensors) were lid snaps (keep the rear facing ones closed), and bungees for my sidemount.

My swagelock fitting is getting a bit corroded on the exterior.

windymiller · 20th June 2007, 15:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by womble)

Windy

How are those 2l cylinders treating you??

Get:
Deluxe O ring kit (this also includes lots of other nik naks)
Spare batteries
Head only cal kit

As a bare minimum.

Also consider:
Spare hose kit
Golem Gear radial scrubber
Golem Gear BOV

Cheers,

Pete

Hi Womble

Cylinders fit great on the mini meg, so far this year I have only managed 1 dive learning on the meg due to our glorious weather!

I have put together quite a spares package now with help from Dave Crockford.

I would love to get a meg BOV but funds dictate otherwise at the mo and I cant bring myself to pay the import duty!

richstevenson · 20th June 2007, 20:35

I hope no one minds me posting this, but having read a few of the posts I thought it may be of interest.

I keep a large stock of spare parts at the dive centre in Plymouth, and as I do this full time ie not a hobby, Sean or myself are always around to send parts out. I have a shipment of spares coming over in the next 2 weeks including Mark Lake's long awaited Neoprene Lungs so if you need something I don't have now is the time to get it on the next shipment

If you need any head repairs etc then I have a loan head that can be used while your unit is fixed, I hope to be able to offer this for the COPIS too

I also have dumpy 3 litre and 2 litre steel cylinders with LH and RH valves always in stock plus new low profile cylinder mounts that allow the cylinders to sit much closer to the can than Tiger gear does

At the centre are 2 school / rental Megs so if yours is on the blink or missing in action please give me a shout on 07791 152 317 or email me at rich@deepbluetech.co.uk

regards

rich stevenson
Deep Blue Diving

28th December 2006, 23:58	#1 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Spares equipment required? Yes, its me again! Ok, Have got the meg, Backplate on order, wing as yet undecided, think it will be the Halcyon CCR 35 or the Dive Rite Trek wing. My next question is: What spares are good to have? I will have to get the head calibration kit but I dont know what is a good list of spares to order..Any suggestions? Is there anywhere I can find a spares/ consumables price list for the meg? It would be nice to see what bits are available? Thank You Once Again
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29th December 2006, 00:35	#2 (permalink)
stephenk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 28	Re: Spares equipment required? i just have spare batteries and a complete spare o ring kit. you can also get spare hoses. I haven't seen a list other than on some posts on rbw 6 months or so back. If you get a list I'd be interested to see it. In the uk you can get some meg stuff from custom divers. They do lithium batteries, sofna, cells and a few other bits and pieces.
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29th December 2006, 02:36	#3 (permalink)
tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 531	Re: Spares equipment required? Quote: (Originally Posted by windymiller) Yes, its me again! Ok, Have got the meg, Backplate on order, wing as yet undecided, think it will be the Halcyon CCR 35 or the Dive Rite Trek wing. My next question is: What spares are good to have? I will have to get the head calibration kit but I dont know what is a good list of spares to order..Any suggestions? Is there anywhere I can find a spares/ consumables price list for the meg? It would be nice to see what bits are available? Thank You Once Again Living in Asia is not the best place to get spares for rebreathers so holding a good selection of spares is essential to the maintenance of our units for the Meg I would look at having. Deluxe O-ring kit- includes main o-rings, battery, clip for head to can, ADV Schrader valve (as its not a standard size), spare handset button, spare spring for the scrubber can lid & a few other useful extras. I would also hold a couple O2 sensors. Possible a spare solenoid hose feed. Mushroom valves for DSV And that’s about it the rest you can get from most dive shops. You may also consider a few extra tools. Schrader valve tool Oil filter removal tool (helps in removing T pieces, as they tend to become quite difficult to remove after a while. Cheers __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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30th December 2006, 17:32	#4 (permalink)
Octopus New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colchester Essex Posts: 25	Re: Spares equipment required? Richie Stevens down at Deep Blue in Plymouth usually has spares kits in . He's got about ten(!) units in at the moment so is all Meg'd up . Getting a spares kit off him when I'am down there diving at the end of January. Well worth giving him a bell if you need anything. __________________ "You can write what you like, you're not going to win this war!"-Capt G. Mainwaring Dads Army
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7th January 2007, 17:54	#5 (permalink)
Flup Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Ouroboros Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 134	Re: Spares equipment required? Spare kit for the Meg............ After diving it a few months i've put togehter 'my' spare kit (and taking it along everywhere). Got me de deluxe O ring kit, some mushroom valves, an solenoid with the base, and isolator valve for the dill., some hoses (LP and HP), swivels for the pressure gauges, a tube of O2 compatible grease and a few O2 cells. All this i stuffed with some tools, the Head only Cal. Kit and an oxy/he analyser in a nice and handy pelican case wich travels easy. So nothing will withold me for diving the Meg. (only if my girl wants to dive the dolphin together, some times i have to make a compromise ) Cheers Flup __________________ They say i'm all mixed up, maybe that's why i like mixed gas diving !!!!
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19th June 2007, 22:15	#6 (permalink)
Sulac New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 43	Re: Spares equipment required? Hey does anyone have a part no for ADV Schrader valve (as its not a standard size), and maybe a place to buy in Europe...thanks Claus
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19th June 2007, 23:19	#7 (permalink)
womble RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 201	Re: Spares equipment required? Windy How are those 2l cylinders treating you?? Get: Deluxe O ring kit (this also includes lots of other nik naks) Spare batteries Head only cal kit As a bare minimum. Also consider: Spare hose kit Golem Gear radial scrubber Golem Gear BOV Cheers, Pete __________________ "What could possibly go wrong?? . . "
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20th June 2007, 00:42	#8 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Spares equipment required? Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Living in Asia is not the best place to get spares for rebreathers so holding a good selection of spares is essential to the maintenance of our units for the Meg I would look at having. Deluxe O-ring kit- includes main o-rings, battery, clip for head to can, ADV Schrader valve (as its not a standard size), spare handset button, spare spring for the scrubber can lid & a few other useful extras. I would also hold a couple O2 sensors. Possible a spare solenoid hose feed. Mushroom valves for DSV And that’s about it the rest you can get from most dive shops. You may also consider a few extra tools. Schrader valve tool Oil filter removal tool (helps in removing T pieces, as they tend to become quite difficult to remove after a while. Cheers All of the above but after 2 years with about 1 global circumferance travelling, the only spare I needed (apart from batteries/sensors) were lid snaps (keep the rear facing ones closed), and bungees for my sidemount. My swagelock fitting is getting a bit corroded on the exterior. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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20th June 2007, 15:11	#9 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 294	Re: Spares equipment required? Quote: (Originally Posted by womble) Windy How are those 2l cylinders treating you?? Get: Deluxe O ring kit (this also includes lots of other nik naks) Spare batteries Head only cal kit As a bare minimum. Also consider: Spare hose kit Golem Gear radial scrubber Golem Gear BOV Cheers, Pete Hi Womble Cylinders fit great on the mini meg, so far this year I have only managed 1 dive learning on the meg due to our glorious weather! I have put together quite a spares package now with help from Dave Crockford. I would love to get a meg BOV but funds dictate otherwise at the mo and I cant bring myself to pay the import duty!
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20th June 2007, 20:35	#10 (permalink)
richstevenson RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: plymouth Posts: 25	Re: Spares equipment required? I hope no one minds me posting this, but having read a few of the posts I thought it may be of interest. I keep a large stock of spare parts at the dive centre in Plymouth, and as I do this full time ie not a hobby, Sean or myself are always around to send parts out. I have a shipment of spares coming over in the next 2 weeks including Mark Lake's long awaited Neoprene Lungs so if you need something I don't have now is the time to get it on the next shipment If you need any head repairs etc then I have a loan head that can be used while your unit is fixed, I hope to be able to offer this for the COPIS too I also have dumpy 3 litre and 2 litre steel cylinders with LH and RH valves always in stock plus new low profile cylinder mounts that allow the cylinders to sit much closer to the can than Tiger gear does At the centre are 2 school / rental Megs so if yours is on the blink or missing in action please give me a shout on 07791 152 317 or email me at rich@deepbluetech.co.uk regards rich stevenson Deep Blue Diving
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