Determining Break Thru

JOHNNY4FISH · 3rd August 2006, 13:50

I Know That I Am New To This. After Reading Some Of These Posts, How Do You Determine That A Break Thru Has Occured? Is There A Definitive Way Of Knowing Before It Is Too Late. Any Help Is Appreciated.

Jj

Ps I Have An Inspiration Classic

Mixaddict · 4th August 2006, 04:18

Ultimately, it may be difficult for you to judge that a break through has taken place while under water. However, at the point where you start experiencing symptoms of high CO2 content - shortness of breath, headache, drowsiness, slowed motor skills, and an all around feeling that something is absolutely wrong, time to bail out to OC! You probably have break through! No reason to experience it, if you follow the recomended guidlines for scubber length of use, and you pack your canister correctly. There are no guarantees, but most CCR divers safely avoid it by following outlined procedures.

JOHNNY4FISH · 4th August 2006, 13:10

Thank You. That Is What I Thought.

curt · 4th August 2006, 15:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

..., and an all around feeling that something is absolutely wrong, time to bail out to OC!

Almost an understatement, there...

While testing the Stingray scrubber for cold-water duration, I first noticed that I was breathing hard even though my work level was quite low. Just a minute or two after that, I had an overwhelming feeling of "I've GOT to get out of here!!!". It came on fast, and didn't go away for several minutes after bailing out to Open Circuit.

Best to first follow manufacturer's recommendations, and second to remember "If something feels wrong, it is wrong", and bail out.

cheers...

3rd August 2006, 13:50	#1 (permalink)
JOHNNY4FISH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CONNECTICUT, USA Posts: 26	Determining Break Thru I Know That I Am New To This. After Reading Some Of These Posts, How Do You Determine That A Break Thru Has Occured? Is There A Definitive Way Of Knowing Before It Is Too Late. Any Help Is Appreciated. Jj Ps I Have An Inspiration Classic
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4th August 2006, 04:18	#2 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 446	Re: Determining Break Thru Ultimately, it may be difficult for you to judge that a break through has taken place while under water. However, at the point where you start experiencing symptoms of high CO2 content - shortness of breath, headache, drowsiness, slowed motor skills, and an all around feeling that something is absolutely wrong, time to bail out to OC! You probably have break through! No reason to experience it, if you follow the recomended guidlines for scubber length of use, and you pack your canister correctly. There are no guarantees, but most CCR divers safely avoid it by following outlined procedures.
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JOHNNY4FISH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CONNECTICUT, USA Posts: 26	Re: Determining Break Thru Thank You. That Is What I Thought.
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4th August 2006, 15:26	#4 (permalink)
curt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, MD USA Posts: 86	Re: Determining Break Thru Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) ..., and an all around feeling that something is absolutely wrong, time to bail out to OC! Almost an understatement, there... While testing the Stingray scrubber for cold-water duration, I first noticed that I was breathing hard even though my work level was quite low. Just a minute or two after that, I had an overwhelming feeling of "I've GOT to get out of here!!!". It came on fast, and didn't go away for several minutes after bailing out to Open Circuit. Best to first follow manufacturer's recommendations, and second to remember "If something feels wrong, it is wrong", and bail out. cheers... __________________ Curt Harpold US Representative Rebreathers Australia http://rebreathers.com.au/
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