Recommendation On Rebreather

Mark Chase · 7th June 2007, 20:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

computer says nooooo

Ok but the rest still stands.

ATB

Mark

Gibbon · 7th June 2007, 22:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

Am i right in thinking its not that easy to get things sent back to the UK for repair from Singapore?

not so sure about SG but in Malaysia the fact that the meg head has no serial number is an issue, however they are easily convinced to take a serial number from a cell in the head - so it could prove difficult if ISC decided to change that cell

gtzavelas · 8th June 2007, 15:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by sotongking)

Hi All,

I'm planning to take up rebreather but I have mixed comments on these two and I don't know will I get flamed for this?
Of the two (Megalodon & Inspiration Vision), which one is most recommended in terms of life span, maintenance and user-friendliness?

Thanks!

As I was in the same position a few months ago allow me to add some more points:

1. I found that one important differentiation of the two units is the important (at least for me) item of what happens if the controller “fails”
A. In the case of the vision (that has 2 set poni controllers) if the primary fails then it will pass control over to the secondary (read tinos article http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspiration-evolution-rebreather-articles/10514-closer-look-vision.html it explains how it works very well)#
B. In the case of the Meg in case of failure of the primary then you have to take control and fly the unit manually
Personally I prefer B to A as:
The “failover” code is quite complex and a failure point (read the relevant posts in Rebreather World)
When electronics are involved Simplicity is best
From my industrial automation experience I have realised that the “failover” code/mechanism/checks are more complex than the actual control functions...
(I hope Apecs 3 retain this feature...)

2. modularity (choice of scrubber canisters, tank sizes, etc)
I believe this has already been covered extensively in Rebreather World

good luck with your choise

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Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,700	Re: Recommendation On Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) computer says nooooo Ok but the rest still stands. ATB Mark __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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7th June 2007, 22:36	#32 (permalink)
Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 224	Re: Recommendation On Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) Am i right in thinking its not that easy to get things sent back to the UK for repair from Singapore? not so sure about SG but in Malaysia the fact that the meg head has no serial number is an issue, however they are easily convinced to take a serial number from a cell in the head - so it could prove difficult if ISC decided to change that cell
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8th June 2007, 15:42	#33 (permalink)
gtzavelas Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Athens,Greece Posts: 264	Re: Recommendation On Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by sotongking) Hi All, I'm planning to take up rebreather but I have mixed comments on these two and I don't know will I get flamed for this? Of the two (Megalodon & Inspiration Vision), which one is most recommended in terms of life span, maintenance and user-friendliness? Thanks! As I was in the same position a few months ago allow me to add some more points: 1. I found that one important differentiation of the two units is the important (at least for me) item of what happens if the controller “fails” A. In the case of the vision (that has 2 set poni controllers) if the primary fails then it will pass control over to the secondary (read tinos article http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspiration-evolution-rebreather-articles/10514-closer-look-vision.html it explains how it works very well)# B. In the case of the Meg in case of failure of the primary then you have to take control and fly the unit manually Personally I prefer B to A as: The “failover” code is quite complex and a failure point (read the relevant posts in Rebreather World) When electronics are involved Simplicity is best From my industrial automation experience I have realised that the “failover” code/mechanism/checks are more complex than the actual control functions... (I hope Apecs 3 retain this feature...) 2. modularity (choice of scrubber canisters, tank sizes, etc) I believe this has already been covered extensively in Rebreather World good luck with your choise
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