Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter

**PhilSiswick** · 18th March 2008, 14:35

Hi,

This should be easy, but as it is me, it isn't. Situation is this - I want to install fourth cell monitoring. I have a Dave Mager meter hard wired to a VR3 Y-adaptor suitable for the Inspiration (all bought when I had an Inspiration).

However, I now have an Evo, so it won't fit. I already have a Beanie/Narked@90 fourth cell adaptor (bought when I wasn't sure what I was going to fit), so that part is not a problem. Connecting the Dave Mager to the adaptor is...

I am pants at soldering, so am very reluctant to cut the cable to solder on a coax connector, which would be the simplest option. It also leaves me with a completely useless Y-adaptor.

So, first off does anyone want to buy (or swap for something similar) the whole shebang? The cell is old, but everything works fine.

If not, is there anyone you guys recommend that I can send this to to get the necessary soldering done.

As ever, many thanks in advance.

Phil

Ben Field · 18th March 2008, 15:04

PM Sent

narked at 90 · 23rd March 2008, 13:05

Hi Phil just send it up to me and i'll do it for you, i have every thing here to do a nice job on it for you.
kind regards john routley

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

Hi,

This should be easy, but as it is me, it isn't. Situation is this - I want to install fourth cell monitoring. I have a Dave Mager meter hard wired to a VR3 Y-adaptor suitable for the Inspiration (all bought when I had an Inspiration).

However, I now have an Evo, so it won't fit. I already have a Beanie/Narked@90 fourth cell adaptor (bought when I wasn't sure what I was going to fit), so that part is not a problem. Connecting the Dave Mager to the adaptor is...

I am pants at soldering, so am very reluctant to cut the cable to solder on a coax connector, which would be the simplest option. It also leaves me with a completely useless Y-adaptor.

So, first off does anyone want to buy (or swap for something similar) the whole shebang? The cell is old, but everything works fine.

If not, is there anyone you guys recommend that I can send this to to get the necessary soldering done.

As ever, many thanks in advance.

Phil

Dutchy · 23rd March 2008, 13:31

Hope you guys don't mind me hijacking the thread but is there any info out there on the Dave Mager meters? I have a double one and a single one and would like to know the size/hardness of the o-rings. The meter user (in case of flooding) and even beter the schematics for it. I have done my best googling but came up with a few articles that mentioned it but no more than that.
Cheers,
Rene

**PhilSiswick** · 25th March 2008, 09:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90)

Hi Phil just send it up to me and i'll do it for you, i have every thing here to do a nice job on it for you.
kind regards john routley

Hi John,

You're a top man. I will give you a shout this week and sort that out with you.

BTW - my Easter diving got canned, but I'm intending to get the frame wet on 5/6 April now. Sorry for the delays in getting feedback to you.

Many thanks indeed,

Phil

osiris · 25th March 2008, 23:18

Apologies all for hijacking the thread,

I have heard of these Dave Mager displays and seen a couple of not very good pictures. Can someone point me in the direction of getting some info on the units? Are they still made and available for sale?

Appareciate any help in getting to the right place (maybe the great Dave Mager hisself?)

Cheers All

**PhilSiswick** · 11th April 2008, 12:26

Hi All,

Thanks to everyone for the offers of help on this. I took the easy option and sent the meter to John (Narked@90) to sort it out for me. As expected, he's done an absolutely storming job. The quality of workmanship is A1 and it integrates with the 4th cell adaptor beautifully. John even fixed an existing fault with the cable and only charged me for the bits.

John - many thanks again for an excellent job and very fast turnaround.

Cheers,

narked at 90 · 12th April 2008, 01:56

Hi phil, thank you very much for the kind words, im very happy to be able to help, phil do you have a contact details for dave that made the meter???
kind regards john

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

Hi All,

Thanks to everyone for the offers of help on this. I took the easy option and sent the meter to John (Narked@90) to sort it out for me. As expected, he's done an absolutely storming job. The quality of workmanship is A1 and it integrates with the 4th cell adaptor beautifully. John even fixed an existing fault with the cable and only charged me for the bits.

John - many thanks again for an excellent job and very fast turnaround.

Cheers,

**PhilSiswick** · 14th April 2008, 08:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90)

Hi phil, thank you very much for the kind words, im very happy to be able to help, phil do you have a contact details for dave that made the meter???
kind regards john

Hi John,

Excellent service deserves recognition. PM sent with Dave Mager's contact details.

Cheers,

18th March 2008, 14:35	#1 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 923	Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter Hi, This should be easy, but as it is me, it isn't. Situation is this - I want to install fourth cell monitoring. I have a Dave Mager meter hard wired to a VR3 Y-adaptor suitable for the Inspiration (all bought when I had an Inspiration). However, I now have an Evo, so it won't fit. I already have a Beanie/Narked@90 fourth cell adaptor (bought when I wasn't sure what I was going to fit), so that part is not a problem. Connecting the Dave Mager to the adaptor is... I am pants at soldering, so am very reluctant to cut the cable to solder on a coax connector, which would be the simplest option. It also leaves me with a completely useless Y-adaptor. So, first off does anyone want to buy (or swap for something similar) the whole shebang? The cell is old, but everything works fine. If not, is there anyone you guys recommend that I can send this to to get the necessary soldering done. As ever, many thanks in advance. Phil __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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18th March 2008, 15:04	#2 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,571	Re: Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter PM Sent __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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23rd March 2008, 13:05	#3 (permalink)
narked at 90 In my own little world Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,010	Re: Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter Hi Phil just send it up to me and i'll do it for you, i have every thing here to do a nice job on it for you. kind regards john routley Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) Hi, This should be easy, but as it is me, it isn't. Situation is this - I want to install fourth cell monitoring. I have a Dave Mager meter hard wired to a VR3 Y-adaptor suitable for the Inspiration (all bought when I had an Inspiration). However, I now have an Evo, so it won't fit. I already have a Beanie/Narked@90 fourth cell adaptor (bought when I wasn't sure what I was going to fit), so that part is not a problem. Connecting the Dave Mager to the adaptor is... I am pants at soldering, so am very reluctant to cut the cable to solder on a coax connector, which would be the simplest option. It also leaves me with a completely useless Y-adaptor. So, first off does anyone want to buy (or swap for something similar) the whole shebang? The cell is old, but everything works fine. If not, is there anyone you guys recommend that I can send this to to get the necessary soldering done. As ever, many thanks in advance. Phil __________________ CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *WWW.GRPSERVICES.COM*
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23rd March 2008, 13:31	#4 (permalink)
Dutchy SK#007 Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 730	Re: Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter Hope you guys don't mind me hijacking the thread but is there any info out there on the Dave Mager meters? I have a double one and a single one and would like to know the size/hardness of the o-rings. The meter user (in case of flooding) and even beter the schematics for it. I have done my best googling but came up with a few articles that mentioned it but no more than that. Cheers, Rene __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. = SK #007
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25th March 2008, 09:39	#5 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 923	Re: Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90) Hi Phil just send it up to me and i'll do it for you, i have every thing here to do a nice job on it for you. kind regards john routley Hi John, You're a top man. I will give you a shout this week and sort that out with you. BTW - my Easter diving got canned, but I'm intending to get the frame wet on 5/6 April now. Sorry for the delays in getting feedback to you. Many thanks indeed, Phil __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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25th March 2008, 23:18	#6 (permalink)
osiris Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 289	Re: Question - Installing a Dave Mager meter Apologies all for hijacking the thread, I have heard of these Dave Mager displays and seen a couple of not very good pictures. Can someone point me in the direction of getting some info on the units? Are they still made and available for sale? Appareciate any help in getting to the right place (maybe the great Dave Mager hisself?) Cheers All
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12th April 2008, 01:56	#8 (permalink)
narked at 90 In my own little world Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: middlands uk Posts: 1,010	Re: Update - Installing a Dave Mager meter Hi phil, thank you very much for the kind words, im very happy to be able to help, phil do you have a contact details for dave that made the meter??? kind regards john Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) Hi All, Thanks to everyone for the offers of help on this. I took the easy option and sent the meter to John (Narked@90) to sort it out for me. As expected, he's done an absolutely storming job. The quality of workmanship is A1 and it integrates with the 4th cell adaptor beautifully. John even fixed an existing fault with the cable and only charged me for the bits. John - many thanks again for an excellent job and very fast turnaround. Cheers, __________________ CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *WWW.GRPSERVICES.COM*
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14th April 2008, 08:17	#9 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 923	Re: Update - Installing a Dave Mager meter Quote: (Originally Posted by narked at 90) Hi phil, thank you very much for the kind words, im very happy to be able to help, phil do you have a contact details for dave that made the meter??? kind regards john Hi John, Excellent service deserves recognition. PM sent with Dave Mager's contact details. Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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