Argon bottle size and location -cave diving

plazma · 9th October 2005, 09:11

Here's some pictures of my Inspiration mods including argon tank attachment:
Inspiration modifications

-Pasi

decoweenie · 9th October 2005, 09:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma)

This is how I got it on OC and CC:
DIY Argon straps

Cheap and easy to do.

-Pasi

Just some comments...

I have used a similar approach in the past, but have changed to having the top part out of bungie as well instead of webbing.

The reason being...

It is quicker to make for multiple backplate. Easier to adjust for different tank sizes, etc.

But the most important part is I could slip the tank off/on very quickly and easily while u/w.

Normally we wouldn't have to do that, but when my buddy's argon bottle was 1/2 depleted accidentally during transport and he failed to notice before the dive until we hit almost bottom. Instead of calling the dive, I unplugged from my drysuit, pulled the bottle off, handed to him to add gas. When done, he gave it back and I slipped it in place in seconds.

With the webbing, it would be more difficult to reach up, pull and stretch the top loop to insert the tank.

Just from my experience...

Drmike · 9th October 2005, 09:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma)

Here's some pictures of my Inspiration mods including argon tank attachment:
Inspiration modifications

-Pasi

Thanks Pasi,

Ive set mine up in the same way. Ill see how I get on this weekend.

dive2dive2000 · 10th October 2005, 06:15

What days will you be in FL ?

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Hi,

I have a drysuit inflation bottle that is only 0.5L (2CF) is this likely to be sufficient for Florida cave diving? Im assuming 200bar air fill/top up between dives. Or do I have to go buy more damn dive gear!

Wheres a good place to mount it?

Cheers
Mike

Drmike · 10th October 2005, 08:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000)

What days will you be in FL ?

From Nov 7th to 20th, staying at Diveoutpost. I will be stopping by the NACD Annual Seminar on Sat 12th.

The first week for training dives and the second for some real dives.

Looking forward to it immensely

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plazma New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 104	Here's some pictures of my Inspiration mods including argon tank attachment: Inspiration modifications -Pasi
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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	Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma) This is how I got it on OC and CC: DIY Argon straps Cheap and easy to do. -Pasi Just some comments... I have used a similar approach in the past, but have changed to having the top part out of bungie as well instead of webbing. The reason being... It is quicker to make for multiple backplate. Easier to adjust for different tank sizes, etc. But the most important part is I could slip the tank off/on very quickly and easily while u/w. Normally we wouldn't have to do that, but when my buddy's argon bottle was 1/2 depleted accidentally during transport and he failed to notice before the dive until we hit almost bottom. Instead of calling the dive, I unplugged from my drysuit, pulled the bottle off, handed to him to add gas. When done, he gave it back and I slipped it in place in seconds. With the webbing, it would be more difficult to reach up, pull and stretch the top loop to insert the tank. Just from my experience... __________________ "...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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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,165	Quote: (Originally Posted by plazma) Here's some pictures of my Inspiration mods including argon tank attachment: Inspiration modifications -Pasi Thanks Pasi, Ive set mine up in the same way. Ill see how I get on this weekend. __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 788	What days will you be in FL ? Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Hi, I have a drysuit inflation bottle that is only 0.5L (2CF) is this likely to be sufficient for Florida cave diving? Im assuming 200bar air fill/top up between dives. Or do I have to go buy more damn dive gear! Wheres a good place to mount it? Cheers Mike __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,165	Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000) What days will you be in FL ? From Nov 7th to 20th, staying at Diveoutpost. I will be stopping by the NACD Annual Seminar on Sat 12th. The first week for training dives and the second for some real dives. Looking forward to it immensely __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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