Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent

tmccar1 · 6th May 2007, 00:36

I was wondering if anyone knows why Steam Machines recomends Sodasorb over other brands of absorbent? Is there a reason why Sofnolime wouldn't work?

Chris · 6th May 2007, 00:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by tmccar1)

I was wondering if anyone knows why Steam Machines recomends Sodasorb over other brands of absorbent? Is there a reason why Sofnolime wouldn't work?

Ahh now could it be because SMI hold like a worldwide reseller agreement for SodaSorb

Look around have you seen it for sale anywhere else other than SMI?

When I had a PRISM I picked up a pail on the cheap and found it dustier than the Australian desert, switched back to Sofnolime after that much nicer than you very much.

Cheers
Chriso

tmccar1 · 6th May 2007, 01:53

Yea, I figured it was something like that. I want to use Sofnolime in it but I wasn't sure if there was something that made it a bad idea. Thanks for the info.

**Padipro** · 6th May 2007, 02:54

I talked with the folks at SMI a while back about this and what you've said was part of the reason, the other part was (and I quote) "After studing the differance in scrubber duration between Sodasorb and Sofnolime in the Prism Topaz we found only a 3 minute differance and desided to use Sodasorb as it was cheaper then Sofnolime."

I've heard that it's dustier then Sofnolime, I'll find out soon enough as I just purchased a pail, but I've also heard that if you fill the canister while standing in front of a small fan it tends to blow the dust away as you fill the scrubber.

RAL · 6th May 2007, 19:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Ahh now could it be because SMI hold like a worldwide reseller agreement for SodaSorb

Look around have you seen it for sale anywhere else other than SMI?

Cheers
Chriso

Sodasorb HP,5 Gal. Pail, 37#,Indicating,4/8,CO2

Regards
RAL

XJae · 16th May 2007, 19:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

I've heard that it's dustier then Sofnolime, I'll find out soon enough as I just purchased a pail, but I've also heard that if you fill the canister while standing in front of a small fan it tends to blow the dust away as you fill the scrubber.

Compared to Sodasorb, Sofnolime is dust free. lol.

**Padipro** · 16th May 2007, 22:06

I just used the last of the Sofnolime last weekend so the the next dive will be with Sodasorb. We'll see just how dusty it is.

silent running · 17th May 2007, 01:03

I'll put up with a little more dust considering that a keg of Sodasorb 6-12 is about $90 vs. $165 for Sofno 8-12 in my area.

I think the higher level of dust in Sodasorb might have something to do with the shape of the pellets and how they move against each other during handling. Sofnolime granules seem to have a slightly more rounded shape.

After one particularly rough transit to the South Pacific, I used my boat captain's small vacuum to pull out excess dust from my packed scrubber. Still never had any dust issues, even without using a vacuum. All the dust winds up in bottom of the scrubber bucket...

Drmike · 17th May 2007, 04:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Ahh now could it be because SMI hold like a worldwide reseller agreement for SodaSorb

Look around have you seen it for sale anywhere else other than SMI?

When I had a PRISM I picked up a pail on the cheap and found it dustier than the Australian desert, switched back to Sofnolime after that much nicer than you very much.

Cheers
Chriso

Not sure if thats correct seeing as you can buy sodasorb in singapore no problem and theres also places on the net that sell it.

But I agree its crap

Really dusty and I find it doesnt last anything like as long as softnolime.

But then its cheaper so....

Drmike · 17th May 2007, 04:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

I talked with the folks at SMI a while back about this and what you've said was part of the reason, the other part was (and I quote) "After studing the differance in scrubber duration between Sodasorb and Sofnolime in the Prism Topaz we found only a 3 minute differance and desided to use Sodasorb as it was cheaper then Sofnolime."

I find that very hard to believe.

I have used both many times over and I find a big difference. Max I tested to was 10 hours on one fill of softnolime with no breakthrough, 6 hours on sodasorb with breakthrough. [dont try this at home]

Given the much larger size of the grains and lower packing density I wonder what depth they tested the difference. What grain size were they comparing?

Sodasorb is soooo dusty. yuck.

Here its half the price of softnolime.

6th May 2007, 00:36	#1 (permalink)
tmccar1 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 6	Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent I was wondering if anyone knows why Steam Machines recomends Sodasorb over other brands of absorbent? Is there a reason why Sofnolime wouldn't work?
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6th May 2007, 00:43	#2 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 601	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent Quote: (Originally Posted by tmccar1) I was wondering if anyone knows why Steam Machines recomends Sodasorb over other brands of absorbent? Is there a reason why Sofnolime wouldn't work? Ahh now could it be because SMI hold like a worldwide reseller agreement for SodaSorb Look around have you seen it for sale anywhere else other than SMI? When I had a PRISM I picked up a pail on the cheap and found it dustier than the Australian desert, switched back to Sofnolime after that much nicer than you very much. Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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6th May 2007, 01:53	#3 (permalink)
tmccar1 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 6	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent Yea, I figured it was something like that. I want to use Sofnolime in it but I wasn't sure if there was something that made it a bad idea. Thanks for the info.
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6th May 2007, 02:54	#4 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 209	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent I talked with the folks at SMI a while back about this and what you've said was part of the reason, the other part was (and I quote) "After studing the differance in scrubber duration between Sodasorb and Sofnolime in the Prism Topaz we found only a 3 minute differance and desided to use Sodasorb as it was cheaper then Sofnolime." I've heard that it's dustier then Sofnolime, I'll find out soon enough as I just purchased a pail, but I've also heard that if you fill the canister while standing in front of a small fan it tends to blow the dust away as you fill the scrubber. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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6th May 2007, 19:50	#5 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 374	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Ahh now could it be because SMI hold like a worldwide reseller agreement for SodaSorb Look around have you seen it for sale anywhere else other than SMI? Cheers Chriso Sodasorb HP,5 Gal. Pail, 37#,Indicating,4/8,CO2 Regards RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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16th May 2007, 19:10	#6 (permalink)
XJae New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 49	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) I've heard that it's dustier then Sofnolime, I'll find out soon enough as I just purchased a pail, but I've also heard that if you fill the canister while standing in front of a small fan it tends to blow the dust away as you fill the scrubber. Compared to Sodasorb, Sofnolime is dust free. lol.
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16th May 2007, 22:06	#7 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 209	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent I just used the last of the Sofnolime last weekend so the the next dive will be with Sodasorb. We'll see just how dusty it is. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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17th May 2007, 01:03	#8 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,777	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent I'll put up with a little more dust considering that a keg of Sodasorb 6-12 is about $90 vs. $165 for Sofno 8-12 in my area. I think the higher level of dust in Sodasorb might have something to do with the shape of the pellets and how they move against each other during handling. Sofnolime granules seem to have a slightly more rounded shape. After one particularly rough transit to the South Pacific, I used my boat captain's small vacuum to pull out excess dust from my packed scrubber. Still never had any dust issues, even without using a vacuum. All the dust winds up in bottom of the scrubber bucket...
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17th May 2007, 04:09	#9 (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	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Ahh now could it be because SMI hold like a worldwide reseller agreement for SodaSorb Look around have you seen it for sale anywhere else other than SMI? When I had a PRISM I picked up a pail on the cheap and found it dustier than the Australian desert, switched back to Sofnolime after that much nicer than you very much. Cheers Chriso Not sure if thats correct seeing as you can buy sodasorb in singapore no problem and theres also places on the net that sell it. But I agree its crap Really dusty and I find it doesnt last anything like as long as softnolime. But then its cheaper so.... __________________ 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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17th May 2007, 04:16	#10 (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	Re: Manufacturer Recomended Absorbent Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) I talked with the folks at SMI a while back about this and what you've said was part of the reason, the other part was (and I quote) "After studing the differance in scrubber duration between Sodasorb and Sofnolime in the Prism Topaz we found only a 3 minute differance and desided to use Sodasorb as it was cheaper then Sofnolime." I find that very hard to believe. I have used both many times over and I find a big difference. Max I tested to was 10 hours on one fill of softnolime with no breakthrough, 6 hours on sodasorb with breakthrough. [dont try this at home] Given the much larger size of the grains and lower packing density I wonder what depth they tested the difference. What grain size were they comparing? Sodasorb is soooo dusty. yuck. Here its half the price of softnolime. __________________ 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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