Boris is around

Drmike · 18th August 2005, 12:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai)

Well Mike, when you retire the 155, send it to me, I'll look after it for you. It'll still be working long after Boris has retired. The only thing better than a 155, maintenance wise, is a 15!!

Jason.

I have to say, as an engineer I really appreciate the superb design and engineering that went into the 15 series. Its so well thought out, practical and like youve mentioned really easy to maintain. The Boris has a lot to live up to to get my dollar.

decoweenie · 18th August 2005, 15:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai)

It'll still be working long after Boris has retired.

I wish that's true, I would still have mine instead of "down-grading" to something actually easy to work with...

Northern Monkey · 24th August 2005, 07:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

The thing that I don't like about the O-bus is it seems to be going down the same path as the Cis - require the owner to send the unit back to the manufacturer every 2 years for check-up (that's I heard ?).

Its worse that 2 years, currently the units are set for a factory service after 200 hours, which I should reach before long.

I have been diving the unit most weeks since April and have made 2 half day pit stops at Delta P. Besides wear and tear I have had no major problems and not missed a dive.

The pit stops were used to upgrade the units software, swop out a faulty HP sensor and allow the factory to see the effects of heavy use.

The service and support from Kevin and his team has been excellent and he has taken time to answer and advise on any issues.

WELL DONE.

***Decodiver*** · 24th August 2005, 08:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Northern Monkey)

Its worse that 2 years, currently the units are set for a factory service after 200 hours, which I should reach before long.

I have been diving the unit most weeks since April and have made 2 half day pit stops at Delta P. Besides wear and tear I have had no major problems and not missed a dive.

The pit stops were used to upgrade the units software, swop out a faulty HP sensor and allow the factory to see the effects of heavy use.

The service and support from Kevin and his team has been excellent and he has taken time to answer and advise on any issues.

WELL DONE.

This is all good news, I am looking forward to getting mine in October.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

PeteS · 24th August 2005, 11:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

This was one of the problems, their politic is: with VAT in England, without VAT in EU.
Outside EU price is the UK one.

I've just exported an Inspiration from the UK to NZ (That's outside the EU).

I paid the Purchase price plus a deposit to the value of the VAT to APD until I could prove the unit had been shipped out of the EU. APD then refunded the VAT deposit to me. And APD knew how to do this anyway.

If you want to know how to do this, just call your local Customs and Excise office. They told us which forms, where and when and how and who. Easy. It has very little to do with the companies policies, VAT is run by HM Government.

Nad · 30th September 2005, 13:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS)

I've just exported an Inspiration from the UK to NZ (That's outside the EU).

I paid the Purchase price plus a deposit to the value of the VAT to APD until I could prove the unit had been shipped out of the EU. APD then refunded the VAT deposit to me. And APD knew how to do this anyway.

If you want to know how to do this, just call your local Customs and Excise office. They told us which forms, where and when and how and who. Easy. It has very little to do with the companies policies, VAT is run by HM Government.

Hi Pete,
A bit late... however it's what I did, and it is a normal solution, but no way.
Thanks
Nad

Drmike · 2nd October 2005, 15:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Northern Monkey)

currently the units are set for a factory service after 200 hours

Big turn off

decoweenie · 3rd October 2005, 20:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Big turn off

I agree.

This was one of the turn off's about the Cis as well, every 2 years or the electronic will lock you out.

Nad · 3rd October 2005, 23:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I agree.

This was one of the turn off's about the Cis as well, every 2 years or the electronic will lock you out.

Boris will not lock out, it will just break your balls with alarm.

However it is a kind of running-in, if everything is good after the first 200 hrs (where everything will be checked) it could be possible to have longer periods.

Nad

decoweenie · 4th October 2005, 05:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

Boris will not lock out, it will just break your balls with alarm.

As long as you could suppress the alarms...

Quote:

However it is a kind of running-in, if everything is good after the first 200 hrs (where everything will be checked) it could be possible to have longer periods.

That's good.

I agree that regular maintenance is a good thing, but shouldn't be mandatory IMHO.

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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai) Well Mike, when you retire the 155, send it to me, I'll look after it for you. It'll still be working long after Boris has retired. The only thing better than a 155, maintenance wise, is a 15!! Jason. I have to say, as an engineer I really appreciate the superb design and engineering that went into the 15 series. Its so well thought out, practical and like youve mentioned really easy to maintain. The Boris has a lot to live up to to get my dollar. __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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18th August 2005, 15:23	#32 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai) It'll still be working long after Boris has retired. I wish that's true, I would still have mine instead of "down-grading" to something actually easy to work with... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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24th August 2005, 07:59	#33 (permalink)
Northern Monkey New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England Posts: 25	Boris service interval Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) The thing that I don't like about the O-bus is it seems to be going down the same path as the Cis - require the owner to send the unit back to the manufacturer every 2 years for check-up (that's I heard ?). Its worse that 2 years, currently the units are set for a factory service after 200 hours, which I should reach before long. I have been diving the unit most weeks since April and have made 2 half day pit stops at Delta P. Besides wear and tear I have had no major problems and not missed a dive. The pit stops were used to upgrade the units software, swop out a faulty HP sensor and allow the factory to see the effects of heavy use. The service and support from Kevin and his team has been excellent and he has taken time to answer and advise on any issues. WELL DONE. __________________ Death is not an option!
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24th August 2005, 08:05	#34 (permalink)
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24th August 2005, 11:05	#35 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 511	Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) This was one of the problems, their politic is: with VAT in England, without VAT in EU. Outside EU price is the UK one. I've just exported an Inspiration from the UK to NZ (That's outside the EU). I paid the Purchase price plus a deposit to the value of the VAT to APD until I could prove the unit had been shipped out of the EU. APD then refunded the VAT deposit to me. And APD knew how to do this anyway. If you want to know how to do this, just call your local Customs and Excise office. They told us which forms, where and when and how and who. Easy. It has very little to do with the companies policies, VAT is run by HM Government. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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30th September 2005, 13:46	#36 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS) I've just exported an Inspiration from the UK to NZ (That's outside the EU). I paid the Purchase price plus a deposit to the value of the VAT to APD until I could prove the unit had been shipped out of the EU. APD then refunded the VAT deposit to me. And APD knew how to do this anyway. If you want to know how to do this, just call your local Customs and Excise office. They told us which forms, where and when and how and who. Easy. It has very little to do with the companies policies, VAT is run by HM Government. Hi Pete, A bit late... however it's what I did, and it is a normal solution, but no way. Thanks Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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2nd October 2005, 15:51	#37 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Quote: (Originally Posted by Northern Monkey) currently the units are set for a factory service after 200 hours Big turn off __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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3rd October 2005, 20:07	#38 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Big turn off I agree. This was one of the turn off's about the Cis as well, every 2 years or the electronic will lock you out. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 941	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I agree. This was one of the turn off's about the Cis as well, every 2 years or the electronic will lock you out. Boris will not lock out, it will just break your balls with alarm. However it is a kind of running-in, if everything is good after the first 200 hrs (where everything will be checked) it could be possible to have longer periods. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) Boris will not lock out, it will just break your balls with alarm. As long as you could suppress the alarms... Quote: However it is a kind of running-in, if everything is good after the first 200 hrs (where everything will be checked) it could be possible to have longer periods. That's good. I agree that regular maintenance is a good thing, but shouldn't be mandatory IMHO. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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