Pelagian BOV on the rEvo

Mark Chase · 6th May 2008, 10:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by PnL)

Hi Everyone,

As Andy mentioned, I received a BOV that has some leaking due to o-ring issues. Andy is currently working on fixing the o-ring issue. As soon as I received the BOV back from Andy we will do a review and get it up for everyone.

Sorry for the delay everyone!

Paul

Any news on this yet?

ATB

Mark

PnL · 6th May 2008, 15:40

Hi Mark,

Andy has a few days layover in LA from his trip to Miami so he will be dropping off my BOV in San Diego next week. We should be able to get a few dives in with him and check out the Pelagian DCCCR as well.

I'll update then.

Paul

**kybrt** · 10th May 2008, 19:17

hmm so does this mean the oring problem has been fixed?. would have been nice to get at least an email.....

PnL · 11th May 2008, 14:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

hmm so does this mean the oring problem has been fixed?. would have been nice to get at least an email.....

Hi Marv,

The o-rings that Andy has ordered have not come in, they were delayed. I'm sure that Andy will update this thread on the status of the o-rings once he is back in Thailand. As of right now, the correct o-rings are not available.

The one he is bringing with him has thicker o-rings, making it difficult to turn, but it is supposed to seal properly. Andy will be here in San Diego on Tuesday so I will know for sure then.

Paul

**kybrt** · 11th May 2008, 15:42

thanks for the update, i guess i was born with the sniveling gene......

Rebreatherlab · 12th May 2008, 06:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

thanks for the update, i guess i was born with the sniveling gene......

Hi Marv,

Just confirming what Paul wrote. Actually the thickness is right, but I am not happy with the durometer (hardness) in the current orings.

Cheers,

Andy

PnL · 18th May 2008, 02:45

Andy came to San Diego this week and hand delivered the BOV to me. We also got a chance to check out the Pelagian DCCR, get some dives in, and have lots of great laughs and discussions over beer and food

So here is the update:

The BOV does not leak with the supplied o-rings, but as Andy said, the durometer of the o-ring is not what Andy will be using. The BOV passes negative tests on the rEvo, and checking the integrity of the loop shows no leaks with the BOV attached. The o-rings in my BOV, with the higher durometer, is supposed to make the valve more difficult to turn. However, I found that I could turn the valve during a dive with one hand. When the proper o-rings come in, I will probably not change the o-rings until the next maintanence is done.

The deepest I tried the BOV was at 170 fsw and it breathed just like any good second stage should. It was effortless and certainly made bailing out very quick - much quicker then having to remove the loop and get my reg on the bailout bottle. I only have three dives on it so far but it has performed well.

My next goal is to compare it directly with the Golem Gear BOV that Tyler has on his rEvo, which has the new valves on it. I'll write something up as soon as we have done the comparison.

Also, there are now two Pelagian BOVs on rEvo mCCRs in San Diego. Rob also purchased one - I'm sure that he will chime in with his observations/opinions.

Paul

sddiverrob · 18th May 2008, 03:34

I'd love to chime in with my thoughts on it, but it is not even on my rEvo yet! Once I get it installed and a dive or 2 on it I'll put something up... going to be at least a week before I can get in the water with my work schedule.

It does look nice though.

Rob

PnL · 19th June 2008, 03:58

Sorry for slacking in updating this thread. I still have not done an in-water comparison between the Pelagian and GG BOV. It might be a few weeks before that gets done.

But in the meantime, here are some pictures comparing the two. Sorry for the poor quality of the images!

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PnL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 166	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo Hi Mark, Andy has a few days layover in LA from his trip to Miami so he will be dropping off my BOV in San Diego next week. We should be able to get a few dives in with him and check out the Pelagian DCCCR as well. I'll update then. Paul __________________ SDTechDiving.com - A San Diego Technical Diving Community
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11th May 2008, 14:57	#24 (permalink)
PnL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 166	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) hmm so does this mean the oring problem has been fixed?. would have been nice to get at least an email..... Hi Marv, The o-rings that Andy has ordered have not come in, they were delayed. I'm sure that Andy will update this thread on the status of the o-rings once he is back in Thailand. As of right now, the correct o-rings are not available. The one he is bringing with him has thicker o-rings, making it difficult to turn, but it is supposed to seal properly. Andy will be here in San Diego on Tuesday so I will know for sure then. Paul __________________ SDTechDiving.com - A San Diego Technical Diving Community
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kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 232	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo thanks for the update, i guess i was born with the sniveling gene...... __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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12th May 2008, 06:35	#26 (permalink)
Rebreatherlab RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 193	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) thanks for the update, i guess i was born with the sniveling gene...... Hi Marv, Just confirming what Paul wrote. Actually the thickness is right, but I am not happy with the durometer (hardness) in the current orings. Cheers, Andy __________________ www.rebreatherlab.com
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18th May 2008, 02:45	#27 (permalink)
PnL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 166	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo Andy came to San Diego this week and hand delivered the BOV to me. We also got a chance to check out the Pelagian DCCR, get some dives in, and have lots of great laughs and discussions over beer and food So here is the update: The BOV does not leak with the supplied o-rings, but as Andy said, the durometer of the o-ring is not what Andy will be using. The BOV passes negative tests on the rEvo, and checking the integrity of the loop shows no leaks with the BOV attached. The o-rings in my BOV, with the higher durometer, is supposed to make the valve more difficult to turn. However, I found that I could turn the valve during a dive with one hand. When the proper o-rings come in, I will probably not change the o-rings until the next maintanence is done. The deepest I tried the BOV was at 170 fsw and it breathed just like any good second stage should. It was effortless and certainly made bailing out very quick - much quicker then having to remove the loop and get my reg on the bailout bottle. I only have three dives on it so far but it has performed well. My next goal is to compare it directly with the Golem Gear BOV that Tyler has on his rEvo, which has the new valves on it. I'll write something up as soon as we have done the comparison. Also, there are now two Pelagian BOVs on rEvo mCCRs in San Diego. Rob also purchased one - I'm sure that he will chime in with his observations/opinions. Paul __________________ SDTechDiving.com - A San Diego Technical Diving Community
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sddiverrob New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 78	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo I'd love to chime in with my thoughts on it, but it is not even on my rEvo yet! Once I get it installed and a dive or 2 on it I'll put something up... going to be at least a week before I can get in the water with my work schedule. It does look nice though. Rob __________________ "Tech divers are the same all over the world..."
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PnL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 166	Re: Pelagian BOV on the rEvo Sorry for slacking in updating this thread. I still have not done an in-water comparison between the Pelagian and GG BOV. It might be a few weeks before that gets done. But in the meantime, here are some pictures comparing the two. Sorry for the poor quality of the images! __________________ SDTechDiving.com - A San Diego Technical Diving Community
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