Stupid rEvo tricks

lof · 22nd April 2008, 02:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Paul's way works fine with the hoses. This is one of the advantages to the Ray hoses.

I made a similar blower though, for loop drying (fits almost any rig). The inhale hose from the rig is removed from the rig and is plugged into the blower. The blower then pushes low volume air thru the loop hoses and the entire rig, exiting where the inhale hose was removed. Keeps the entire rig nice and dry. I only use it when preparing a rig for storage, and let it run a day or so depending on humidity. If you made one up with a P-Connector on the blower, it would be a nice accessory.

Dave

.

Here too. Done years ago

GolemGear

tony13 · 26th May 2008, 11:58

Hey Steve,
Now that you've had the fan setup for a while, how's it working out? Anything you would change or any problems?
Tony

4ster · 26th May 2008, 14:31

I would not change a thing, it fits its purpose - drying the rEvo hoses - well. The flow through the hoses is very gentle, it can only be just lifting the mushroom valves off their seats.

One thing I have added is a timer, a simple household light timer with a dial and pins. I had a spare 12 volt power supply laying around and I plug that into the timer with an "off" pin set for about 6 hours later. That way I can walk away and forget about unplugging the fan.

4ster · 26th May 2008, 14:42

I would not change a thing, it fits its purpose - drying the rEvo hoses - well. The flow through the hoses is very gentle, it can only be just lifting the mushroom valves off their seats.

One thing I have added is a timer, a simple household light timer with a dial and pins. I had a spare 12 volt power supply laying around and I plug that into the timer with an "off" pin set for about 6 hours later. That way I can walk away and forget about unplugging the fan.

tony13 · 26th May 2008, 16:19

Sounds good, I'm gonna make one up for myself. Was thinking it could be used to dry the CL's also, put the empty cassettes in with the cover on and no breathing hose. Plug the fan into the exhale side breathing hose connector and it'll go thru to the exhale connector. Have you done this yet?

4ster · 26th May 2008, 16:44

I don't think the volume of air would be effective after it left the hoses. There is a significant "back pressure" generated by the elbows, hose and the mushroom valves. I'll try it today and let you know.

As mentioned above, another alternative would be to put a p-port adapter on a fan and run the fan without the hoses attached. You could use a higher volume fan in that case.

I find that leaving the cover off and wiping out the excess water that collects in the bottom of both lungs dries the lungs effectively in a days time.

4ster · 26th May 2008, 23:46

I tried running my fan through the counterlungs today.

Running the air from this fan though the hose and then into the counterlungs is not effective in my opinion. When I hooked it up I could barely feel any flow with my fingers at the inhale p-port on the rEvo.

I wouldn't want to increase the volume of the air flow through the breathing hoses for fear of distorting the mushroom valves.

I think connecting a fan to the rEvo without the hoses attached would work. This fan produces a noticeable flow when held over one of the p-ports. A bigger fan would be better at drying the lungs though.

tony13 · 27th May 2008, 00:25

Yeah Steve I was thinking about doing it without the hose attached. So to say do the hose first by itself, then do the CL by themselves without the hose attached. Think the flow would be o.k.?

4ster · 27th May 2008, 01:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by tony13)

Yeah Steve I was thinking about doing it without the hose attached. So to say do the hose first by itself, then do the CL by themselves without the hose attached. Think the flow would be o.k.?

Yes. It is not a blast of air but a respectable flow that will move a significant volume of air through the lungs with time.

You will have to get an elbow or a flexible hose to do the lungs as the handle makes access to the female p-ports difficult.

22nd April 2008, 02:29	#11 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 452	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Paul's way works fine with the hoses. This is one of the advantages to the Ray hoses. I made a similar blower though, for loop drying (fits almost any rig). The inhale hose from the rig is removed from the rig and is plugged into the blower. The blower then pushes low volume air thru the loop hoses and the entire rig, exiting where the inhale hose was removed. Keeps the entire rig nice and dry. I only use it when preparing a rig for storage, and let it run a day or so depending on humidity. If you made one up with a P-Connector on the blower, it would be a nice accessory. Dave . Here too. Done years ago GolemGear __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
(Offline)

26th May 2008, 11:58	#12 (permalink)
tony13 New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 38	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks Hey Steve, Now that you've had the fan setup for a while, how's it working out? Anything you would change or any problems? Tony
(Offline)

26th May 2008, 14:31	#13 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 259	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks I would not change a thing, it fits its purpose - drying the rEvo hoses - well. The flow through the hoses is very gentle, it can only be just lifting the mushroom valves off their seats. One thing I have added is a timer, a simple household light timer with a dial and pins. I had a spare 12 volt power supply laying around and I plug that into the timer with an "off" pin set for about 6 hours later. That way I can walk away and forget about unplugging the fan. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

26th May 2008, 14:42	#14 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 259	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks I would not change a thing, it fits its purpose - drying the rEvo hoses - well. The flow through the hoses is very gentle, it can only be just lifting the mushroom valves off their seats. One thing I have added is a timer, a simple household light timer with a dial and pins. I had a spare 12 volt power supply laying around and I plug that into the timer with an "off" pin set for about 6 hours later. That way I can walk away and forget about unplugging the fan. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

26th May 2008, 16:19	#15 (permalink)
tony13 New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 38	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks Sounds good, I'm gonna make one up for myself. Was thinking it could be used to dry the CL's also, put the empty cassettes in with the cover on and no breathing hose. Plug the fan into the exhale side breathing hose connector and it'll go thru to the exhale connector. Have you done this yet?
(Offline)

26th May 2008, 16:44	#16 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 259	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks I don't think the volume of air would be effective after it left the hoses. There is a significant "back pressure" generated by the elbows, hose and the mushroom valves. I'll try it today and let you know. As mentioned above, another alternative would be to put a p-port adapter on a fan and run the fan without the hoses attached. You could use a higher volume fan in that case. I find that leaving the cover off and wiping out the excess water that collects in the bottom of both lungs dries the lungs effectively in a days time. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

26th May 2008, 23:46	#17 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 259	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks I tried running my fan through the counterlungs today. Running the air from this fan though the hose and then into the counterlungs is not effective in my opinion. When I hooked it up I could barely feel any flow with my fingers at the inhale p-port on the rEvo. I wouldn't want to increase the volume of the air flow through the breathing hoses for fear of distorting the mushroom valves. I think connecting a fan to the rEvo without the hoses attached would work. This fan produces a noticeable flow when held over one of the p-ports. A bigger fan would be better at drying the lungs though. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

27th May 2008, 00:25	#18 (permalink)
tony13 New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 38	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks Yeah Steve I was thinking about doing it without the hose attached. So to say do the hose first by itself, then do the CL by themselves without the hose attached. Think the flow would be o.k.?
(Offline)

27th May 2008, 01:50	#19 (permalink)
4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 259	Re: Stupid rEvo tricks Quote: (Originally Posted by tony13) Yeah Steve I was thinking about doing it without the hose attached. So to say do the hose first by itself, then do the CL by themselves without the hose attached. Think the flow would be o.k.? Yes. It is not a blast of air but a respectable flow that will move a significant volume of air through the lungs with time. You will have to get an elbow or a flexible hose to do the lungs as the handle makes access to the female p-ports difficult. __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
(Offline)

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

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/revo-rebreather/18520-stupid-revo-tricks.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date
pet connection	This thread	Pingback	13th April 2008 05:36