Diluent leak into loop

Skipbreather · 27th January 2007, 01:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Now i'm on the fence and determined to learn, com hell or high water, to service as much of my gear as i can. It's just totally impractical to drive all the way to woodinville or send the units to the UK every time there is a little problem... particularly once we are in indonesia in march. Anyone in the seattle area know how to service an ADV and is willing to show me? It would be greatly appreciated. Or if you have an inspo or evo and are willing to send me some photos and instructions, i'd be forever greatful. Frankly, i'd fly to the UK to take a course on if only it was offered.

Hi Gill-

You better watch out!

It starts with just simple, standard gear checks. Insidiously, it progresses to regular maintenance. Then you find yourself fixing some simple broken part. One day you say to yourself “this could be done just a bit better if the part just did xxxxx”. You make it do the xxxxx by crafting some simple alteration. Oh NO!!!!!

You’ve just taken the first tumble down that unrecoverable slippery slope towards becoming a (GASP!!!!!!) HOMEBUILDER!!!!!!!

Smile! It only feels weird for a little while.

Very best,
Ken

johnnied · 29th January 2007, 11:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by CharlieT)

I am one of several who feel suitably ticked off

Hope this qualifies as a more helpful answer from one comparative newbie to one a month away from his course.

Charlie

I wouldn't dream of ticking you (and others) off!!!

thanks for the comprehensive reply. Hmm - flowstops, advs - seems like a bit a can of worms. How do you feel about Dave's suggestion of losing the flowstop altogether?

John

CharlieT · 29th January 2007, 14:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by johnnied)

I wouldn't dream of ticking you (and others) off!!!

thanks for the comprehensive reply. Hmm - flowstops, advs - seems like a bit a can of worms. How do you feel about Dave's suggestion of losing the flowstop altogether?

John

No chance!

It makes life easier during difficult dives just as a Metalsub HID 200 does.

Saturday was a difficult dive and an ADV and a really bright torch helped.

They both made my dive a little easier so I'll keep both thanks

Charlie

Mdemon · 29th January 2007, 14:53

I'd rather keep the flowstop, even if it is a bitch to reach.

They are simple to strip and clean - just a sleeve and some holes. Worth giving them a scrub every now and then to keep them working well. They do leak otherwise, if they are really dirty.

CharlieT · 30th January 2007, 09:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

I'd rather keep the flowstop, even if it is a bitch to reach.

They are simple to strip and clean - just a sleeve and some holes. Worth giving them a scrub every now and then to keep them working well. They do leak otherwise, if they are really dirty.

When Martin Robson of Eau Zone fitted my Agir s/s backplate and one piece harness, I asked him to lower the position of the flowstop.

I can now easily reach it, before it was nigh impossible!

Charlie

27th January 2007, 01:32	#21 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 557	Re: Diluent leak into loop Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Now i'm on the fence and determined to learn, com hell or high water, to service as much of my gear as i can. It's just totally impractical to drive all the way to woodinville or send the units to the UK every time there is a little problem... particularly once we are in indonesia in march. Anyone in the seattle area know how to service an ADV and is willing to show me? It would be greatly appreciated. Or if you have an inspo or evo and are willing to send me some photos and instructions, i'd be forever greatful. Frankly, i'd fly to the UK to take a course on if only it was offered. Hi Gill- You better watch out! It starts with just simple, standard gear checks. Insidiously, it progresses to regular maintenance. Then you find yourself fixing some simple broken part. One day you say to yourself “this could be done just a bit better if the part just did xxxxx”. You make it do the xxxxx by crafting some simple alteration. Oh NO!!!!! You’ve just taken the first tumble down that unrecoverable slippery slope towards becoming a (GASP!!!!!!) HOMEBUILDER!!!!!!! Smile! It only feels weird for a little while. Very best, Ken __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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29th January 2007, 11:33	#22 (permalink)
johnnied New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 48	Re: Diluent leak into loop Quote: (Originally Posted by CharlieT) I am one of several who feel suitably ticked off Hope this qualifies as a more helpful answer from one comparative newbie to one a month away from his course. Charlie I wouldn't dream of ticking you (and others) off!!! thanks for the comprehensive reply. Hmm - flowstops, advs - seems like a bit a can of worms. How do you feel about Dave's suggestion of losing the flowstop altogether? John
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29th January 2007, 14:47	#23 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Diluent leak into loop Quote: (Originally Posted by johnnied) I wouldn't dream of ticking you (and others) off!!! thanks for the comprehensive reply. Hmm - flowstops, advs - seems like a bit a can of worms. How do you feel about Dave's suggestion of losing the flowstop altogether? John No chance! It makes life easier during difficult dives just as a Metalsub HID 200 does. Saturday was a difficult dive and an ADV and a really bright torch helped. They both made my dive a little easier so I'll keep both thanks Charlie
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29th January 2007, 14:53	#24 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,927	Re: Diluent leak into loop I'd rather keep the flowstop, even if it is a bitch to reach. They are simple to strip and clean - just a sleeve and some holes. Worth giving them a scrub every now and then to keep them working well. They do leak otherwise, if they are really dirty. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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30th January 2007, 09:35	#25 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Diluent leak into loop Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) I'd rather keep the flowstop, even if it is a bitch to reach. They are simple to strip and clean - just a sleeve and some holes. Worth giving them a scrub every now and then to keep them working well. They do leak otherwise, if they are really dirty. When Martin Robson of Eau Zone fitted my Agir s/s backplate and one piece harness, I asked him to lower the position of the flowstop. I can now easily reach it, before it was nigh impossible! Charlie
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