Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O

Chris · 21st January 2006, 05:42

Hi Torren

Tops news

Please keep us up to date with the progess of the port, I will be ordering one to plug my VR3 in as soon as they are ready to roll.

Cheers
Chris

decoweenie · 21st January 2006, 06:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

To be honest, I don't know how well the hose mounted version will work, but it's certainly the easiest way.

Just FYI, I had used the in-hose T-piece on these units:

MK-15 / VR-3
XCR (EDO-04 mCCR)

and found that condensation is much worse than on the scrubber or CL.

***caveseeker7*** · 21st January 2006, 07:27

That was my concern, Phi, thanks.

Toren · 22nd January 2006, 19:34

After we talked about it and looked over some circuit diagrams, we decided the best place was the elbow on the inhalation counterlung. So that whole assembly is going, along with the mouthpiece hose. He's going to see if he can make a replacement elbow with a P-port.

Regarding the condensation, I guess we'll see. I never had too much trouble with the Oxy2 sensors on my Dolphin, which were in about the same position in the loop. But this is why we experiment...to find out if the facts match the theory!

Toren · 6th February 2006, 02:03

Okay, after some poking and prodding of the package by German Customs, Martin finally has the bits in hand and says he'll be digging right in.

Bulletins as they break....

Toren · 14th February 2006, 21:12

Well, Martin has been beavering away and it's all done!
It's up on the TecMe site right now for 150 euro (160 if you need a blind plug). Mine will be on the way back soon and I'll report with pic when it arrives.
Many thanks to Martin for taking on the project!

DaveC · 15th February 2006, 13:11

Cool, looking forward to your report. Post some photo's when its setup.

Dave

Chris · 15th February 2006, 23:54

Ahh now thats a very pretty bit of kit, looking forward to seeing the pics and a report !!

Cheers
Chriso

Underwaterbear · 16th February 2006, 00:36

I'll second that. Neat bit of gear.

I always said I wouldn't bother plumbing in the VR3....but that waws before the part was available!!

It will be very interesting to see some reports on how well the unit holds set-point ... SMI has been rather adamant on the issue.

***caveseeker7*** · 16th February 2006, 01:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Underwaterbear)

It will be very interesting to see some reports on how well the unit holds set-point ... SMI has been rather adamant on the issue.

Will take a while, Toren's PRISM isn't due till May.

Until then y'alls have to look at the secondaries to see how close the setpoint is held.

But I am looking forward to see it all integrated into the loop and find out how close the VR3 reads to the secondary.

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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: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O Hi Torren Tops news Please keep us up to date with the progess of the port, I will be ordering one to plug my VR3 in as soon as they are ready to roll. Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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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	Re: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) To be honest, I don't know how well the hose mounted version will work, but it's certainly the easiest way. Just FYI, I had used the in-hose T-piece on these units: MK-15 / VR-3 XCR (EDO-04 mCCR) and found that condensation is much worse than on the scrubber or CL. __________________ "...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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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: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O After we talked about it and looked over some circuit diagrams, we decided the best place was the elbow on the inhalation counterlung. So that whole assembly is going, along with the mouthpiece hose. He's going to see if he can make a replacement elbow with a P-port. Regarding the condensation, I guess we'll see. I never had too much trouble with the Oxy2 sensors on my Dolphin, which were in about the same position in the loop. But this is why we experiment...to find out if the facts match the theory! Last edited by Toren : 22nd January 2006 at 19:43. Reason: add info
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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: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O Okay, after some poking and prodding of the package by German Customs, Martin finally has the bits in hand and says he'll be digging right in. Bulletins as they break....
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DaveC New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario. Canada Posts: 192	Re: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O Cool, looking forward to your report. Post some photo's when its setup. Dave Last edited by DaveC : 15th February 2006 at 13:14.
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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: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O Ahh now thats a very pretty bit of kit, looking forward to seeing the pics and a report !! Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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Underwaterbear A Prismer in Megland Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 190	Re: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O I'll second that. Neat bit of gear. I always said I wouldn't bother plumbing in the VR3....but that waws before the part was available!! It will be very interesting to see some reports on how well the unit holds set-point ... SMI has been rather adamant on the issue.
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,496	Re: Adding O2 sensor for HS Explorer O Quote: (Originally Posted by Underwaterbear) It will be very interesting to see some reports on how well the unit holds set-point ... SMI has been rather adamant on the issue. Will take a while, Toren's PRISM isn't due till May. Until then y'alls have to look at the secondaries to see how close the setpoint is held. But I am looking forward to see it all integrated into the loop and find out how close the VR3 reads to the secondary. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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