Optima Hammerhead issue resolved

MarcLaukien · 10th December 2007, 22:40

I believe it was the wiring harness, not the cell. I have already replaced it with a new one. I guess I'll find out during the next dive if it was really the harness.

Dsix36 · 10th December 2007, 22:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q)

Hi Marc,

No criticism, just curious as to why you wouldn't just change out the problem cell.

Shouldn't take to long and would eliminate the most likely source of the problem.

Regards,
Tony

I can't say for Marc, but in my case the first instance was on a day of 4 dives and I didn't have a spare harness or cell to change out with. I was told that it was probably the harness (after the fact) and told what to look for and correct.

The next weekend: This made no difference and I began to move the sensors in the head. When the problem moved with the sensor I was certain of the problem and replaced the sensor.

Tony_Q · 11th December 2007, 04:09

Hi Dsix36,

Thanks for the comment.

You have given me a thought for my troubleshooting/save-a-dive toolkit. If I make up a single sensor lead, it will be easy to isolate the problem between the harness and sensor without pulling out the entire harness.

Could then replace the sensor (if faulty) or use test lead in lieu of faulty harness lead for the dive.

Regards,
Tony

Dsix36 · 12th December 2007, 02:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q)

Hi Dsix36,

Thanks for the comment.

You have given me a thought for my troubleshooting/save-a-dive toolkit. If I make up a single sensor lead, it will be easy to isolate the problem between the harness and sensor without pulling out the entire harness.

Could then replace the sensor (if faulty) or use test lead in lieu of faulty harness lead for the dive.

Regards,
Tony

Great idea. I think that I will do this too. Glad I, uhm you thought of it.

**Gill Envy** · 15th December 2007, 00:38

perhaps a couch dive would be a good protocal for such situations in the future...and changing out the cell earlier on. but hind sights generally 20/20.

Dsix36 · 15th December 2007, 01:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

perhaps a couch dive would be a good protocal for such situations in the future...and changing out the cell earlier on. but hind sights generally 20/20.

I tried that too. I could not get the problem to occur without it banging around on a boat

netmage · 15th December 2007, 01:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36)

I tried that too. I could not get the problem to occur without it banging around on a boat

I imagine you'll get quite a few stares out of the playground with the kids on the see-saw wearing an Rebreather...

Great - just what we need - Another excuse to go out diving! No no no.... I'm not here having fun; its troubleshooting......

10th December 2007, 22:40	#11 (permalink)
MarcLaukien RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 208	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved I believe it was the wiring harness, not the cell. I have already replaced it with a new one. I guess I'll find out during the next dive if it was really the harness.
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10th December 2007, 22:51	#12 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,137	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q) Hi Marc, No criticism, just curious as to why you wouldn't just change out the problem cell. Shouldn't take to long and would eliminate the most likely source of the problem. Regards, Tony I can't say for Marc, but in my case the first instance was on a day of 4 dives and I didn't have a spare harness or cell to change out with. I was told that it was probably the harness (after the fact) and told what to look for and correct. The next weekend: This made no difference and I began to move the sensors in the head. When the problem moved with the sensor I was certain of the problem and replaced the sensor. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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11th December 2007, 04:09	#13 (permalink)
Tony_Q RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 80	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved Hi Dsix36, Thanks for the comment. You have given me a thought for my troubleshooting/save-a-dive toolkit. If I make up a single sensor lead, it will be easy to isolate the problem between the harness and sensor without pulling out the entire harness. Could then replace the sensor (if faulty) or use test lead in lieu of faulty harness lead for the dive. Regards, Tony
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12th December 2007, 02:21	#14 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,137	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q) Hi Dsix36, Thanks for the comment. You have given me a thought for my troubleshooting/save-a-dive toolkit. If I make up a single sensor lead, it will be easy to isolate the problem between the harness and sensor without pulling out the entire harness. Could then replace the sensor (if faulty) or use test lead in lieu of faulty harness lead for the dive. Regards, Tony Great idea. I think that I will do this too. Glad I, uhm you thought of it. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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15th December 2007, 00:38	#15 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,341	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved perhaps a couch dive would be a good protocal for such situations in the future...and changing out the cell earlier on. but hind sights generally 20/20. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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15th December 2007, 01:35	#16 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,137	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) perhaps a couch dive would be a good protocal for such situations in the future...and changing out the cell earlier on. but hind sights generally 20/20. I tried that too. I could not get the problem to occur without it banging around on a boat __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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15th December 2007, 01:49	#17 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 677	Re: Optima Hammerhead issue resolved Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) I tried that too. I could not get the problem to occur without it banging around on a boat I imagine you'll get quite a few stares out of the playground with the kids on the see-saw wearing an Rebreather... Great - just what we need - Another excuse to go out diving! No no no.... I'm not here having fun; its troubleshooting......
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