Golem BOV on Inspiration

***Louby Lou*** · 23rd June 2006, 22:11

Hi Folks

Just a quick post to let you all know about diverklondike's article on his Golem BOV which is fitted to his Inspiration

The article can be found HERE and you are more than welcome to use this thread to leave feedback, ask any questions, comments etc. Please use the article to leave any reputation

Once again thanks to Mark for his article

Cheers

Miss Lou

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd June 2006, 23:21

Mark, really like the use and placement of the elbow and Whitey valve.
Fit really nicely.

and a blob for the article.

Just one question for clarification:
The Whitey valve just shuts of the offboard diluent supply, correct?
It's not switching the gases that supply loop, the onboard dil has to
be shut off with the tank valve.

***diverklondike*** · 23rd June 2006, 23:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Mark, really like the use and placement of the elbow and Whitey valve.
Fit really nicely.

and a blob for the article.

Just one question for clarification:
The Whitey valve just shuts of the offboard diluent supply, correct?
It's not switching the gases that supply loop, the onboard dil has to
be shut off with the tank valve.

Thanks for the feedback and the green...

At this point the Whitey valve actually allows me to cut off the Dil as a feed to the BOV while leaving the Dil bottle on. This allows me the following options...

1) Breath Dil from the BOV.

2) Breath Off-board gas on the BOV and isolate it from the manifold and Dil by shutting off the Whitey valve. This allows me to easily go back to the loop if I choose without having to play further games with gas. This is probably how I will enter the water for most deeper dives.

3) Shut off the Dil bottle and have the manifold etc fed from the Off-board. This makes it nice and easy bail to SCR via Off-board if needed.

Dive Safe..

Mark

decoweenie · 24th June 2006, 05:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

The Whitey valve just shuts of the offboard diluent supply, correct?

I didn't get a chance to read Mark's article yet, but just want to input that...

If Mark is using the same Whitey valve as the one most people used on the MK-15 to add off-board diluent, then you actually have 3 options: on-board, off-board and neither.

If you set the switch to the middle position, you won't get gas from either side.

***jradomski*** · 24th June 2006, 05:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I didn't get a chance to read Mark's article yet, but just want to input that...

If Mark is using the same Whitey valve as the one most people used on the MK-15 to add off-board diluent, then you actually have 3 options: on-board, off-board and neither.

If you set the switch to the middle position, you won't get gas from either side.

If I follow his pictures correctly, The valve is a simple on/off gate valve ( 90 degree movement) to cut the supply from the onboard supply.. The offboard supply is always fed into the the second block unless it is not connected..

decoweenie · 24th June 2006, 05:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

If I follow his pictures correctly, The valve is a simple on/off gate valve ( 90 degree movement) to cut the supply from the onboard supply.. The offboard supply is always fed into the the second block unless it is not connected..

Again, I haven't seen picture of the valve from the article yet, it could be a different valve. I will go look...

Here is picture of the typical Whitey valve used in MK-15 that I mentioned. It is set in the neither position. And up would be one of the on/off-board gas, down the other. On my MK-15, I had down for on-board since it pointed right at the sphere in case I forgot...

ADDited:

Just read the article, very nicely done Mark!

I can't tell from just looking at the switch handle alone, but I think it could be the same valve (Mark ?).

Regardless, Mark is using the valve for a different intention though. More like a simple shut-off valve instead of a gas selector (unless I am mistaken of the intention)...

***diverklondike*** · 24th June 2006, 12:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

If I follow his pictures correctly, The valve is a simple on/off gate valve ( 90 degree movement) to cut the supply from the onboard supply.. The offboard supply is always fed into the the second block unless it is not connected..

Correct... It's a simple on/off gate

shaun · 28th July 2006, 12:30

very nice Mark,
Personaly I've got only one problem; that is I carry my extra tank on the rig (using metalsub holders screwd on the side) more or less at the place where the valve is, but maybe the valve isn't a neccesity? if you want to change gas from onboard to ofboard closing the onboard tank and simply connecting the ofboard tank to the quick connector might do the job no?
regarding the Golem BOV and acc. have you got a price tag and where did you get it?
grtz g

jhaaja · 28th July 2006, 12:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by shaun)

very nice Mark,
Personaly I've got only one problem; that is I carry my extra tank on the rig (using metalsub holders screwd on the side) more or less at the place where the valve is, but maybe the valve isn't a neccesity? if you want to change gas from onboard to ofboard closing the onboard tank and simply connecting the ofboard tank to the quick connector might do the job no?
regarding the Golem BOV and acc. have you got a price tag and where did you get it?
grtz g

Take a look at the net:
www.golemgear.com

There go to rebreather stuff...

JH

***diverklondike*** · 28th July 2006, 13:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by shaun)

very nice Mark,
Personaly I've got only one problem; that is I carry my extra tank on the rig (using metalsub holders screwd on the side) more or less at the place where the valve is, but maybe the valve isn't a neccesity? if you want to change gas from onboard to ofboard closing the onboard tank and simply connecting the ofboard tank to the quick connector might do the job no?
regarding the Golem BOV and acc. have you got a price tag and where did you get it?
grtz g

The connection approach is really just personal choice. There are several different ways that you could go at it.. What I have done simply provides me the flexibility that I wanted as it applies to gas management. I continue to be very happy with the Golem BOV.

Dive Safe...

Mark

Mark

23rd June 2006, 22:11	#1 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* Fingers crossed..... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,027	Golem BOV on Inspiration Hi Folks Just a quick post to let you all know about diverklondike's article on his Golem BOV which is fitted to his Inspiration The article can be found HERE and you are more than welcome to use this thread to leave feedback, ask any questions, comments etc. Please use the article to leave any reputation Once again thanks to Mark for his article Cheers Miss Lou __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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23rd June 2006, 23:21	#2 (permalink)
*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: 5,402	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Mark, really like the use and placement of the elbow and Whitey valve. Fit really nicely. and a blob for the article. Just one question for clarification: The Whitey valve just shuts of the offboard diluent supply, correct? It's not switching the gases that supply loop, the onboard dil has to be shut off with the tank valve. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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23rd June 2006, 23:44	#3 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,536	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Mark, really like the use and placement of the elbow and Whitey valve. Fit really nicely. and a blob for the article. Just one question for clarification: The Whitey valve just shuts of the offboard diluent supply, correct? It's not switching the gases that supply loop, the onboard dil has to be shut off with the tank valve. Thanks for the feedback and the green... At this point the Whitey valve actually allows me to cut off the Dil as a feed to the BOV while leaving the Dil bottle on. This allows me the following options... 1) Breath Dil from the BOV. 2) Breath Off-board gas on the BOV and isolate it from the manifold and Dil by shutting off the Whitey valve. This allows me to easily go back to the loop if I choose without having to play further games with gas. This is probably how I will enter the water for most deeper dives. 3) Shut off the Dil bottle and have the manifold etc fed from the Off-board. This makes it nice and easy bail to SCR via Off-board if needed. Dive Safe.. Mark
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24th June 2006, 05:26	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) The Whitey valve just shuts of the offboard diluent supply, correct? I didn't get a chance to read Mark's article yet, but just want to input that... If Mark is using the same Whitey valve as the one most people used on the MK-15 to add off-board diluent, then you actually have 3 options: on-board, off-board and neither. If you set the switch to the middle position, you won't get gas from either side.
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24th June 2006, 05:37	#5 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,846	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I didn't get a chance to read Mark's article yet, but just want to input that... If Mark is using the same Whitey valve as the one most people used on the MK-15 to add off-board diluent, then you actually have 3 options: on-board, off-board and neither. If you set the switch to the middle position, you won't get gas from either side. If I follow his pictures correctly, The valve is a simple on/off gate valve ( 90 degree movement) to cut the supply from the onboard supply.. The offboard supply is always fed into the the second block unless it is not connected.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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24th June 2006, 05:45	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) If I follow his pictures correctly, The valve is a simple on/off gate valve ( 90 degree movement) to cut the supply from the onboard supply.. The offboard supply is always fed into the the second block unless it is not connected.. Again, I haven't seen picture of the valve from the article yet, it could be a different valve. I will go look... Here is picture of the typical Whitey valve used in MK-15 that I mentioned. It is set in the neither position. And up would be one of the on/off-board gas, down the other. On my MK-15, I had down for on-board since it pointed right at the sphere in case I forgot... ADDited: Just read the article, very nicely done Mark! I can't tell from just looking at the switch handle alone, but I think it could be the same valve (Mark ?). Regardless, Mark is using the valve for a different intention though. More like a simple shut-off valve instead of a gas selector (unless I am mistaken of the intention)... Last edited by decoweenie : 24th June 2006 at 05:58.
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24th June 2006, 12:44	#7 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,536	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) If I follow his pictures correctly, The valve is a simple on/off gate valve ( 90 degree movement) to cut the supply from the onboard supply.. The offboard supply is always fed into the the second block unless it is not connected.. Correct... It's a simple on/off gate
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28th July 2006, 12:30	#8 (permalink)
shaun New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kortrijk (Belgium) Posts: 46	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration very nice Mark, Personaly I've got only one problem; that is I carry my extra tank on the rig (using metalsub holders screwd on the side) more or less at the place where the valve is, but maybe the valve isn't a neccesity? if you want to change gas from onboard to ofboard closing the onboard tank and simply connecting the ofboard tank to the quick connector might do the job no? regarding the Golem BOV and acc. have you got a price tag and where did you get it? grtz g
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28th July 2006, 12:57	#9 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 883	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by shaun) very nice Mark, Personaly I've got only one problem; that is I carry my extra tank on the rig (using metalsub holders screwd on the side) more or less at the place where the valve is, but maybe the valve isn't a neccesity? if you want to change gas from onboard to ofboard closing the onboard tank and simply connecting the ofboard tank to the quick connector might do the job no? regarding the Golem BOV and acc. have you got a price tag and where did you get it? grtz g Take a look at the net: www.golemgear.com There go to rebreather stuff... JH
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28th July 2006, 13:14	#10 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,536	Re: Golem BOV on Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by shaun) very nice Mark, Personaly I've got only one problem; that is I carry my extra tank on the rig (using metalsub holders screwd on the side) more or less at the place where the valve is, but maybe the valve isn't a neccesity? if you want to change gas from onboard to ofboard closing the onboard tank and simply connecting the ofboard tank to the quick connector might do the job no? regarding the Golem BOV and acc. have you got a price tag and where did you get it? grtz g The connection approach is really just personal choice. There are several different ways that you could go at it.. What I have done simply provides me the flexibility that I wanted as it applies to gas management. I continue to be very happy with the Golem BOV. Dive Safe... Mark Mark
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