HH Delrin Handset Issues

jkaterenchuk · 13th July 2008, 23:16

Good News!

Since getting the new model Delrin HH handset I have not had a single problem.

In the past I have owned two different versions of the HH Handsets and I have had access to a third. I had to follow (as did many other posters) a very frustrating learning curve to figure out how to keep the batteries from dying mid dive in the old handsets. I finally settled on changing a AA battery with every scrubber and/or every dive day. This method was successful. I have mentioned this frustration and what I did on the forum in previous posts.

When I got the delrin handsets the first thing I wanted to do is determine if the same problem continued. To date I have had AA batteries in the handsets for 12 hours of dive time without a failure in water temps down to 39F/4C. Clearly the problem seems to be corrected in these delrin handsets.

I complained when things were not right and now I need to give credit when its deserved. Kevin thanks for fixing this problem which I believe is the single biggest concern expressed on this forum regarding the HH electronics.

John

zmcave · 13th July 2008, 23:31

I agree. The new handsets are awesome in many aspects and the problems were fixed!
Best,

Zé.

diverreb · 14th July 2008, 00:01

Ditto... Using AA and changing out every day. No issues.

Richie

**Dsix36** · 14th July 2008, 00:08

I also learned another use for my HH today. It works very well as a tank banger

Of course this was totally accidental

sensor330 · 14th July 2008, 00:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Good News!

Since getting the new model Delrin HH handset I have not had a single problem.

In the past I have owned two different versions of the HH Handsets and I have had access to a third. I had to follow (as did many other posters) a very frustrating learning curve to figure out how to keep the batteries from dying mid dive in the old handsets. I finally settled on changing a AA battery with every scrubber and/or every dive day. This method was successful. I have mentioned this frustration and what I did on the forum in previous posts.

When I got the delrin handsets the first thing I wanted to do is determine if the same problem continued. To date I have had AA batteries in the handsets for 12 hours of dive time without a failure in water temps down to 39F/4C. Clearly the problem seems to be corrected in these delrin handsets.

I complained when things were not right and now I need to give credit when its deserved. Kevin thanks for fixing this problem which I believe is the single biggest concern expressed on this forum regarding the HH electronics.

John

Glad to hear that battery problems are no longer a issue. I'd probably still be diving a HH if I didn't have so many problems with the aluminum handsets.

diverreb · 14th July 2008, 01:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36)

I also learned another use for my HH today. It works very well as a tank banger

Of course this was totally accidental

Sure it was... OK Where were did you get stuck today?

Richie

**Dsix36** · 14th July 2008, 01:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb)

Sure it was... OK Where were did you get stuck today?

Richie

I had to squeeze a little, but I didn't get stuck. It was the engine room of the United Carribean.

Pics Here

The tank bangin was on the second dive, drift dive on a reef.

diverreb · 14th July 2008, 01:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36)

I had to squeeze a little, but I didn't get stuck. It was the engine room of the United Carribean.

Pics Here

The tank bangin was on the second dive, drift dive on a reef.

Cool shots Don... Thanks for posting them.

Richie

jkaterenchuk · 14th July 2008, 02:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36)

I had to squeeze a little, but I didn't get stuck. It was the engine room of the United Carribean.

Pics Here

The tank bangin was on the second dive, drift dive on a reef.

Thanks for Hijacking Don.....you Optima guys

John

jkaterenchuk · 14th July 2008, 02:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

Glad to hear that battery problems are no longer a issue. I'd probably still be diving a HH if I didn't have so many problems with the aluminum handsets.

I have felt your pain Scott. Its now a HammerMeg so you can still come back in the future.

John

13th July 2008, 23:16	#1 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 824	HH Delrin Handset Issues Good News! Since getting the new model Delrin HH handset I have not had a single problem. In the past I have owned two different versions of the HH Handsets and I have had access to a third. I had to follow (as did many other posters) a very frustrating learning curve to figure out how to keep the batteries from dying mid dive in the old handsets. I finally settled on changing a AA battery with every scrubber and/or every dive day. This method was successful. I have mentioned this frustration and what I did on the forum in previous posts. When I got the delrin handsets the first thing I wanted to do is determine if the same problem continued. To date I have had AA batteries in the handsets for 12 hours of dive time without a failure in water temps down to 39F/4C. Clearly the problem seems to be corrected in these delrin handsets. I complained when things were not right and now I need to give credit when its deserved. Kevin thanks for fixing this problem which I believe is the single biggest concern expressed on this forum regarding the HH electronics. John
(Offline)

13th July 2008, 23:31	#2 (permalink)
zmcave www.rebreather.com.br Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 186	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues I agree. The new handsets are awesome in many aspects and the problems were fixed! Best, Zé.
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 00:01	#3 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 596	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Ditto... Using AA and changing out every day. No issues. Richie
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 00:08	#4 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,054	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues I also learned another use for my HH today. It works very well as a tank banger Of course this was totally accidental __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 00:39	#5 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 583	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Good News! Since getting the new model Delrin HH handset I have not had a single problem. In the past I have owned two different versions of the HH Handsets and I have had access to a third. I had to follow (as did many other posters) a very frustrating learning curve to figure out how to keep the batteries from dying mid dive in the old handsets. I finally settled on changing a AA battery with every scrubber and/or every dive day. This method was successful. I have mentioned this frustration and what I did on the forum in previous posts. When I got the delrin handsets the first thing I wanted to do is determine if the same problem continued. To date I have had AA batteries in the handsets for 12 hours of dive time without a failure in water temps down to 39F/4C. Clearly the problem seems to be corrected in these delrin handsets. I complained when things were not right and now I need to give credit when its deserved. Kevin thanks for fixing this problem which I believe is the single biggest concern expressed on this forum regarding the HH electronics. John Glad to hear that battery problems are no longer a issue. I'd probably still be diving a HH if I didn't have so many problems with the aluminum handsets. __________________ Scott Ensor
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 01:02	#6 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 596	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) I also learned another use for my HH today. It works very well as a tank banger Of course this was totally accidental Sure it was... OK Where were did you get stuck today? Richie
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 01:18	#7 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,054	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Quote: (Originally Posted by diverreb) Sure it was... OK Where were did you get stuck today? Richie I had to squeeze a little, but I didn't get stuck. It was the engine room of the United Carribean. Pics Here The tank bangin was on the second dive, drift dive on a reef. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 01:23	#8 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 596	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) I had to squeeze a little, but I didn't get stuck. It was the engine room of the United Carribean. Pics Here The tank bangin was on the second dive, drift dive on a reef. Cool shots Don... Thanks for posting them. Richie
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 02:16	#9 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 824	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) I had to squeeze a little, but I didn't get stuck. It was the engine room of the United Carribean. Pics Here The tank bangin was on the second dive, drift dive on a reef. Thanks for Hijacking Don.....you Optima guys John
(Offline)

14th July 2008, 02:18	#10 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 824	Re: HH Delrin Handset Issues Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) Glad to hear that battery problems are no longer a issue. I'd probably still be diving a HH if I didn't have so many problems with the aluminum handsets. I have felt your pain Scott. Its now a HammerMeg so you can still come back in the future. John
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode