Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4

lizardland · 18th February 2008, 12:06

Inevitable really...

Anyone else have trouble getting theirs to switch off? I'm presuming there is a wet contact somewhere which the software uses to disable the "Turn Off" menu option whilst underwater. It took a good four hours or so to get the option to return (including a 1hr drive with it sat on top of my windscreen demister), it switched off then decided to turn itself on again later. It was only when I got to where I could give it a soak in freshwater that I got it to turn off again.

Nice computer but there are a few little software niggles that are starting to p*ss me off.

Stephane · 18th February 2008, 12:20

I have the same behavior with my HH, it wasn't off 4 hours after the dive (fresh water). Blowing on the wet contact did not help so I took the hair dryer and it did the job!

Next time I will blow some nitrox from the BO tank!

jo_c · 18th February 2008, 12:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Inevitable really...

Anyone else have trouble getting theirs to switch off? I'm presuming there is a wet contact somewhere which the software uses to disable the "Turn Off" menu option whilst underwater. It took a good four hours or so to get the option to return (including a 1hr drive with it sat on top of my windscreen demister), it switched off then decided to turn itself on again later. It was only when I got to where I could give it a soak in freshwater that I got it to turn off again.

Nice computer but there are a few little software niggles that are starting to p*ss me off.

Rinse the wetswitch in fresh water (on the back of the unit) - usually does the trick. If this doesn't work, then just blow on the wetswitch to clear the water trapped.
On most occasions the fresh water will do it..

Ben Field · 18th February 2008, 13:11

I've seen this complaint a couple of times, never had it myself.

The contacts are against the strap on mine which I assumed would hold the water but I've always checked it before stowing it away after a dive and not had it stay on.... I suspect there is some variation in the wet contacts.

Mdemon · 18th February 2008, 16:09

Cover the contacts in O2 grease and turn the unit on manually?

***EBT*** · 18th February 2008, 16:31

or bacon fat. but never man fat.

onetime · 18th February 2008, 17:39

You know I was kidding when I said this was becoming a serial novel and I couldn't wait for the next installment, right?

divetheworld · 18th February 2008, 18:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Inevitable really...

Anyone else have trouble getting theirs to switch off? I'm presuming there is a wet contact somewhere which the software uses to disable the "Turn Off" menu option whilst underwater. It took a good four hours or so to get the option to return (including a 1hr drive with it sat on top of my windscreen demister), it switched off then decided to turn itself on again later. It was only when I got to where I could give it a soak in freshwater that I got it to turn off again.

Nice computer but there are a few little software niggles that are starting to p*ss me off.

In the new series, the Pursuit does not act upon wet switches it uses pressure to activate. Less than 1/2m depth kicks it in.
Only the setpoint controllers use the wetswitch in conjunction with the pressure switch. The setpoint controllers also have a 0.19 surface mode on some variants to prevent "niggles".
Like I said, any problems, give me a shout.

Brent

lizardland · 18th February 2008, 21:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT)

or bacon fat. but never man fat.

Well it wouldn't be the first time that something 95% silicone has received it...

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Like I said, any problems, give me a shout.

I will do. I'm sure this isn't an end to the saga

18th February 2008, 12:06	#1 (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: 1,303	Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 Inevitable really... Anyone else have trouble getting theirs to switch off? I'm presuming there is a wet contact somewhere which the software uses to disable the "Turn Off" menu option whilst underwater. It took a good four hours or so to get the option to return (including a 1hr drive with it sat on top of my windscreen demister), it switched off then decided to turn itself on again later. It was only when I got to where I could give it a soak in freshwater that I got it to turn off again. Nice computer but there are a few little software niggles that are starting to pss me off. __________________ 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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18th February 2008, 12:20	#2 (permalink)
Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 773	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 I have the same behavior with my HH, it wasn't off 4 hours after the dive (fresh water). Blowing on the wet contact did not help so I took the hair dryer and it did the job! Next time I will blow some nitrox from the BO tank! __________________ Stéphane
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18th February 2008, 12:28	#3 (permalink)
jo_c Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 158	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Inevitable really... Anyone else have trouble getting theirs to switch off? I'm presuming there is a wet contact somewhere which the software uses to disable the "Turn Off" menu option whilst underwater. It took a good four hours or so to get the option to return (including a 1hr drive with it sat on top of my windscreen demister), it switched off then decided to turn itself on again later. It was only when I got to where I could give it a soak in freshwater that I got it to turn off again. Nice computer but there are a few little software niggles that are starting to p*ss me off. Rinse the wetswitch in fresh water (on the back of the unit) - usually does the trick. If this doesn't work, then just blow on the wetswitch to clear the water trapped. On most occasions the fresh water will do it..
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18th February 2008, 13:11	#4 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,633	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 I've seen this complaint a couple of times, never had it myself. The contacts are against the strap on mine which I assumed would hold the water but I've always checked it before stowing it away after a dive and not had it stay on.... I suspect there is some variation in the wet contacts. __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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18th February 2008, 16:09	#5 (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: 1,931	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 Cover the contacts in O2 grease and turn the unit on manually? __________________ 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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18th February 2008, 16:31	#6 (permalink)
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18th February 2008, 17:39	#7 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 696	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 You know I was kidding when I said this was becoming a serial novel and I couldn't wait for the next installment, right?
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18th February 2008, 18:01	#8 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,585	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Inevitable really... Anyone else have trouble getting theirs to switch off? I'm presuming there is a wet contact somewhere which the software uses to disable the "Turn Off" menu option whilst underwater. It took a good four hours or so to get the option to return (including a 1hr drive with it sat on top of my windscreen demister), it switched off then decided to turn itself on again later. It was only when I got to where I could give it a soak in freshwater that I got it to turn off again. Nice computer but there are a few little software niggles that are starting to pss me off. In the new series, the Pursuit does not act upon wet switches it uses pressure to activate. Less than 1/2m depth kicks it in. Only the setpoint controllers use the wetswitch in conjunction with the pressure switch. The setpoint controllers also have a 0.19 surface mode on some variants to prevent "niggles". Like I said, any problems, give me a shout. Brent __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES* *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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18th February 2008, 21:47	#9 (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: 1,303	Re: Idiot with a Shearwater Pt4 Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT) or bacon fat. but never man fat. Well it wouldn't be the first time that something 95% silicone has received it... Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Like I said, any problems, give me a shout. I will do. I'm sure this isn't an end to the saga __________________ 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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