two different soda lime in the same canister

Helium_diver · 22nd November 2005, 21:45

Done the same myself when i went from draegersorb to using sodasorb in my converted Dolphin. Noticed no difference. Have done it a couple of times with no ill effects.

Helium_diver

Deep Thought · 22nd November 2005, 22:50

I have used Dragersorb 4-8, Sofnolime 4-8 & 8-12, and Sodasorb 4-8 & 6-12 in all my breathers and have had instances where I have mixed brands as you described; residual in one keg is not enough for a full fill….

While it is not common for me to have different brands of chemical open at the same time, it is common for me to have kegs of different mesh size open at the same time and I try to use it efficiently once opened.

The gift of hindsight has prevented me from knowing before I start filling my scrubber that the keg is not sufficient for a fill, so I guess I top it up with what is available. Had I known prior to filling I would have mixed the two together for a more homogenous blend. Having used the Grace Sodasorb 6-12 on so many occasions, and considering the broad range of particle size without any problems on packing, wob, co2, etc….I guess I would prefer an even mixed scrubber bed.

mapko · 23rd November 2005, 08:05

thanks everybody!!!!

Scubascooby · 23rd November 2005, 10:19

This might be a silly question but is there any way of checking that a bucket
of sorb is still good ? A simple chemical test ?

Even if it has been stored correctly it may still have gone bad.

Sorry if this this covered in training courses, I've only just got my KISS
and not done the course yet.

22nd November 2005, 21:45	#11 (permalink)
Helium_diver Has anyone seen my Gerbil Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore MD USA Posts: 150	Re: two different soda lime in the same canister Done the same myself when i went from draegersorb to using sodasorb in my converted Dolphin. Noticed no difference. Have done it a couple of times with no ill effects. Helium_diver __________________ "If I look unconscious I probably am " Bill Hartman
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22nd November 2005, 22:50	#12 (permalink)
Deep Thought Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 190	Re: two different soda lime in the same canister I have used Dragersorb 4-8, Sofnolime 4-8 & 8-12, and Sodasorb 4-8 & 6-12 in all my breathers and have had instances where I have mixed brands as you described; residual in one keg is not enough for a full fill…. While it is not common for me to have different brands of chemical open at the same time, it is common for me to have kegs of different mesh size open at the same time and I try to use it efficiently once opened. The gift of hindsight has prevented me from knowing before I start filling my scrubber that the keg is not sufficient for a fill, so I guess I top it up with what is available. Had I known prior to filling I would have mixed the two together for a more homogenous blend. Having used the Grace Sodasorb 6-12 on so many occasions, and considering the broad range of particle size without any problems on packing, wob, co2, etc….I guess I would prefer an even mixed scrubber bed. __________________ Creature Of Habits; Mostly Bad www.gudcscuba.com
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23rd November 2005, 08:05	#13 (permalink)
mapko New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: italy Posts: 14	Re: two different soda lime in the same canister thanks everybody!!!!
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23rd November 2005, 10:19	#14 (permalink)
Scubascooby Better Off Out of the EU Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 367	Re: two different soda lime in the same canister This might be a silly question but is there any way of checking that a bucket of sorb is still good ? A simple chemical test ? Even if it has been stored correctly it may still have gone bad. Sorry if this this covered in training courses, I've only just got my KISS and not done the course yet. __________________ "dove" is NOT the past tense of "dive" Better off OUT of the EU !
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