Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This

Shaunzxr · 10th February 2008, 17:24

Has anyone got one of these

If the solenoid sticks open, you can shut it off and run it manual

SCUBA Diving Equipment and gear for Technical, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc - Product Catalog - Solenoid Inline Shut-off

Is there one to buy in the UK?
Is it possible to make one up?

Not my idea, adrenalin_junkie told me about it

heigo · 10th February 2008, 17:42

Why not control it with the valve? I think thats easy enough. That thing could just cause more problems IMO.

mountain diver · 10th February 2008, 17:47

lot of guys have this idea on their rigs, its not new. you will find some articles
on this subject in the forums section.
just buy a shut-off from golem gear and fit it your self, would be cheaper to I
would think.

all the best.

Shaunzxr · 10th February 2008, 17:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by heigo)

Why not control it with the valve? I think thats easy enough. That thing could just cause more problems IMO.

I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard.

Yes its another failure point.

Shaunzxr · 10th February 2008, 17:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by mountain diver)

lot of guys have this idea on their rigs, its not new. you will find some articles
on this subject in the forums section.
just buy a shut-off from golem gear and fit it your self, would be cheaper to I
would think.

all the best.

Easier said than done

How do you fit it?

Gobfish1 · 10th February 2008, 17:55

i would not have one on my o2 line , there have been lots of mishap's
with ccr diver s not turning on there o2 cylinder ,, you would now have two things that must be turned on ,,,

i will stick with using the cylinder valve, or off board 02 ,,,

lizardland · 10th February 2008, 17:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr)

I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard.

Yes its another failure point.

It's a piece of piss as long as you can reach the cylinder valve. It looks like adding another piece of kit to fix something that doesn't really need fixing, or can be fixed by practicing a skill. I dive every now and again with all the valves switched off for practice, blowing dil in from an offboard reg, cracking the valve for O2, it's a hassle but it's really not taxing at all.

heigo · 10th February 2008, 17:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr)

I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard.

Yes its another failure point.

It's not that hard, especially if you practice now and then.
It's done in mod 1 is'nt it?

**nigelh** · 10th February 2008, 18:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr)

I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard.

Duuhh....
I seem to remember doing most of a dive in that mode at the end of mod 1.
I thought that was a standard drill.

mountain diver · 10th February 2008, 18:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr)

Easier said than done

How do you fit it?

here is an old article with a picture check it out, though this deals with a meg
it will give you an idea.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...eg-update.html

all the best.

10th February 2008, 17:24	#1 (permalink)
Shaunzxr Inspo Luver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, midlands Posts: 87	Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Has anyone got one of these If the solenoid sticks open, you can shut it off and run it manual SCUBA Diving Equipment and gear for Technical, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc - Product Catalog - Solenoid Inline Shut-off Is there one to buy in the UK? Is it possible to make one up? Not my idea, adrenalin_junkie told me about it
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10th February 2008, 17:42	#2 (permalink)
heigo Petri Keskitalo Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Thailand/Sweden Posts: 102	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Why not control it with the valve? I think thats easy enough. That thing could just cause more problems IMO. __________________ P3
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10th February 2008, 17:47	#3 (permalink)
mountain diver Silent Lucidity Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: edmonton, ab. Posts: 213	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This lot of guys have this idea on their rigs, its not new. you will find some articles on this subject in the forums section. just buy a shut-off from golem gear and fit it your self, would be cheaper to I would think. all the best.
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10th February 2008, 17:51	#4 (permalink)
Shaunzxr Inspo Luver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, midlands Posts: 87	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Quote: (Originally Posted by heigo) Why not control it with the valve? I think thats easy enough. That thing could just cause more problems IMO. I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard. Yes its another failure point.
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10th February 2008, 17:52	#5 (permalink)
Shaunzxr Inspo Luver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, midlands Posts: 87	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Quote: (Originally Posted by mountain diver) lot of guys have this idea on their rigs, its not new. you will find some articles on this subject in the forums section. just buy a shut-off from golem gear and fit it your self, would be cheaper to I would think. all the best. Easier said than done How do you fit it?
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10th February 2008, 17:55	#6 (permalink)
Gobfish1 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 363	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This i would not have one on my o2 line , there have been lots of mishap's with ccr diver s not turning on there o2 cylinder ,, you would now have two things that must be turned on ,,, i will stick with using the cylinder valve, or off board 02 ,,, __________________ Steve G Apparently not the only gay diver in the village http://drinkingliberally.org/blogs/o...nzee-glock.gif http://www.scubatunes.com/audio/vol01/mp3/HiTech.mp3
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10th February 2008, 17:59	#7 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,299	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr) I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard. Yes its another failure point. It's a piece of piss as long as you can reach the cylinder valve. It looks like adding another piece of kit to fix something that doesn't really need fixing, or can be fixed by practicing a skill. I dive every now and again with all the valves switched off for practice, blowing dil in from an offboard reg, cracking the valve for O2, it's a hassle but it's really not taxing at all. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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10th February 2008, 17:59	#8 (permalink)
heigo Petri Keskitalo Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Thailand/Sweden Posts: 102	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr) I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard. Yes its another failure point. It's not that hard, especially if you practice now and then. It's done in mod 1 is'nt it? __________________ P3
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10th February 2008, 18:00	#9 (permalink)
nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 836	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr) I've been told running a Rebreather by opening and closing the cylinder valve is very very hard. Duuhh.... I seem to remember doing most of a dive in that mode at the end of mod 1. I thought that was a standard drill. __________________ nigelh
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10th February 2008, 18:05	#10 (permalink)
mountain diver Silent Lucidity Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: edmonton, ab. Posts: 213	Re: Solenoid stuck open! No Problem With This Quote: (Originally Posted by Shaunzxr) Easier said than done How do you fit it? here is an old article with a picture check it out, though this deals with a meg it will give you an idea. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...eg-update.html all the best.
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