Condensation in the Scrubber

Rich Sawkins · 9th November 2005, 23:02

One of the things to come out of my recent trip was an issue with condensation build up in the scrubber housing.

At 'home' I normally dive every weekend for an hour or so and will strip the scrubber off when I've rinsed the unit down so the condensation in the bucket gets dried up too.

However on the trip, on a liveaboard, I was only stripping the thing down when the scrubber needed replacing. After 5 hours there was a fair bit of water in the bottom, ( all 'fresh' and drinkable when I checked ) but enough that I was starting to get concerned the sorb was going to get wet if I left if much longer.

What do the rest of you do :

Invert and try to drain it into the inhale lung ?
Take the scrubber basket off every couple of hours or so and dry it ?
Is it worth flushing through with dil at the end of the dive to dry the loop out a bit ?

Cheers
Rich

Chris · 9th November 2005, 23:20

Hi Rich, I have replaced the poxy foam pad that does nothing at all in the bottom of the bucket. I got three car Chamois and cut them to the shape of the bucket, these work an absolute treat and take up all the condensation from at least a couple of days of diving.

I still use the foam pads provided in the top and bottom of the scrubber, and at the top of the bucket.

Cheers
Chriso

Underwaterbear · 10th November 2005, 00:30

I agree. The foam provided has all the absorptive qualities of fishnet. Last weekend I used the ubiquitous kitchen sponge in the bottom of the bucket and it worked a treatkeeping that little corner of sorb dry...

I might go the chamois route for extra absorbtion.

The only issue is that if you plan to not open up the bucket you could miss the opportunity to check the packing of the scrubber....

Cheers

silent running · 10th November 2005, 03:29

Hello guys, I've never had too much condensation in the bottom of my scrubber, never enough to get the sorb wet. I'm guessing that this has to do with my being a warm water only diver. Most of you down in Oz are in the southern cold water zone right? I don't open the scrubber until I have to change it or at the end of the day I'll open it up to let things dry out and store the scrubber for the night.-Andy

***schford*** · 10th November 2005, 08:36

Just so you know 3 cut up chamis is the from the factory configuraiton for the Meg and it works for me!

Stuart

**Steve** · 10th November 2005, 10:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Just so you know 3 cut up chamis is the from the factory configuraiton for the Meg and it works for me!

Stuart

Three? You were robbed Stu. I got 4

***schford*** · 10th November 2005, 10:42

grrrrrr no fair! Although Leon did give sarah a spare purple set

rather than the standard orange!

Toren · 28th February 2006, 21:59

Say...has anyone tried...er..."feminine hygiene products"...?

Nick uk. · 28th February 2006, 22:05

I've tried sponges in the bottom of the cannister and in the head it'self of my inspo, but it doesn't in all fairness seem to do ANYTHING, and i would suggest you open the canister between each dive, and let air circulate to dry off as much as possible between dives whenever possible.

***EBT*** · 28th February 2006, 22:20

In my magical fart recycler I use those blue sports towels you can get from outdoors shops. Cut up and rolled into a ring, they absorb over a mugful (c) of slimey shite quite happily.

/Zak

9th November 2005, 23:02	#1 (permalink)
Rich Sawkins New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 74	Condensation in the Scrubber One of the things to come out of my recent trip was an issue with condensation build up in the scrubber housing. At 'home' I normally dive every weekend for an hour or so and will strip the scrubber off when I've rinsed the unit down so the condensation in the bucket gets dried up too. However on the trip, on a liveaboard, I was only stripping the thing down when the scrubber needed replacing. After 5 hours there was a fair bit of water in the bottom, ( all 'fresh' and drinkable when I checked ) but enough that I was starting to get concerned the sorb was going to get wet if I left if much longer. What do the rest of you do : Invert and try to drain it into the inhale lung ? Take the scrubber basket off every couple of hours or so and dry it ? Is it worth flushing through with dil at the end of the dive to dry the loop out a bit ? Cheers Rich
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9th November 2005, 23:20	#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: 609	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber Hi Rich, I have replaced the poxy foam pad that does nothing at all in the bottom of the bucket. I got three car Chamois and cut them to the shape of the bucket, these work an absolute treat and take up all the condensation from at least a couple of days of diving. I still use the foam pads provided in the top and bottom of the scrubber, and at the top of the bucket. Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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10th November 2005, 00:30	#3 (permalink)
Underwaterbear A Prismer in Megland Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 192	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber I agree. The foam provided has all the absorptive qualities of fishnet. Last weekend I used the ubiquitous kitchen sponge in the bottom of the bucket and it worked a treatkeeping that little corner of sorb dry... I might go the chamois route for extra absorbtion. The only issue is that if you plan to not open up the bucket you could miss the opportunity to check the packing of the scrubber.... Cheers Last edited by Underwaterbear : 10th November 2005 at 00:33.
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10th November 2005, 03:29	#4 (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: 1,832	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber Hello guys, I've never had too much condensation in the bottom of my scrubber, never enough to get the sorb wet. I'm guessing that this has to do with my being a warm water only diver. Most of you down in Oz are in the southern cold water zone right? I don't open the scrubber until I have to change it or at the end of the day I'll open it up to let things dry out and store the scrubber for the night.-Andy
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10th November 2005, 08:36	#5 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,558	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber Just so you know 3 cut up chamis is the from the factory configuraiton for the Meg and it works for me! Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,116	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Just so you know 3 cut up chamis is the from the factory configuraiton for the Meg and it works for me! Stuart Three? You were robbed Stu. I got 4 __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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10th November 2005, 10:42	#7 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,558	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber grrrrrr no fair! Although Leon did give sarah a spare purple set rather than the standard orange! __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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Toren In Rebreather holding pattern... Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF, CA Posts: 114	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber Say...has anyone tried...er..."feminine hygiene products"...? __________________ ------ "Sh*t does happen, it is our job to keep it a minor annoyance by training, proper gear configuration, emergency skills practice and a survival mindset." --Ron Micjan
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28th February 2006, 22:05	#9 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 575	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber I've tried sponges in the bottom of the cannister and in the head it'self of my inspo, but it doesn't in all fairness seem to do ANYTHING, and i would suggest you open the canister between each dive, and let air circulate to dry off as much as possible between dives whenever possible. __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,969	Re: Condensation in the Scrubber In my magical fart recycler I use those blue sports towels you can get from outdoors shops. Cut up and rolled into a ring, they absorb over a mugful (c) of slimey shite quite happily. /Zak __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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