Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!!

CharlieT · 30th April 2007, 10:40

I leave the head to dry out overnight, ditto the scrubber and scrubber canister.

Next morning reassemble unit and dive or stick back in diving cupboard.

I'm happy to leave partially used sofnolime inside my sealed CCR for up to 4 weeks. Beyond that I'll chuck it and refill with fresh sof.

Is partially used sofnolime not ok if left inside a reassembled unit for this period of time?

Should I be getting rid of the excess condensation on top of my scrubber then placing in a plastic bag overnight?

Charlie

KenStrickland · 2nd May 2007, 12:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stewart McMickan)

at present i make sure that it is dry and store it in an air tight container.

Just checking here - do you mean that you make sure the housing is dry before storing it, with the sorb still packed? You should not unpack the sorb from the canister to dry it and then repack it for the next dive. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but your post was a bit ambiguous.

I am quite happy to leave partially used sorb in the canister, in the unit ready for the next dive, have been doing so for years with no ill effects. Just make sure you keep track of the total usage time!

se2schul · 26th February 2008, 13:04

Hi guys, I'm a bit of a Rebreather noob, just certified on the RB80.
It's the only Rebreather I've ever used.

I'm planning on doing 2 short dives this weekend, then I was hoping to save my sorb in the scrubber cannister to do 2 short dives the following weekend.

My question involves the cleanliness of storing the cannister for a week (or more). After the first weekend diving, I'll obviously sterilize my hoses, BOV, bellows, etc. I'd also normally also sterilize the scrubber canister, but clearly I won't be able to if it's filled with sorb. So, if decide to reuse the sorb and not sterilize the cannister, are there any health concerns about bacteria growing in there?

Thanks, Steve

Hk101gr · 26th February 2008, 14:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul)

Hi guys,... are there any health concerns about bacteria growing in there?

Thanks, Steve

Hi, I wouldn't be worried about bacteria growing in the canister over the course of a week or so, especially if you rinse and sterilize on a regular basis.

**nigelh** · 26th February 2008, 14:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul)

are there any health concerns about bacteria growing in there?

Yes.

Bacteria can't eat 'sorb and it's a nasty chemical to try to live in.
You can surely find better places to keep your pets.

se2schul · 26th February 2008, 15:05

Thanks. All this Rebreather stuff still feels so new to me!

30th April 2007, 10:40	#21 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!! I leave the head to dry out overnight, ditto the scrubber and scrubber canister. Next morning reassemble unit and dive or stick back in diving cupboard. I'm happy to leave partially used sofnolime inside my sealed CCR for up to 4 weeks. Beyond that I'll chuck it and refill with fresh sof. Is partially used sofnolime not ok if left inside a reassembled unit for this period of time? Should I be getting rid of the excess condensation on top of my scrubber then placing in a plastic bag overnight? Charlie
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2nd May 2007, 12:25	#22 (permalink)
KenStrickland New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 13	Re: Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Stewart McMickan) at present i make sure that it is dry and store it in an air tight container. Just checking here - do you mean that you make sure the housing is dry before storing it, with the sorb still packed? You should not unpack the sorb from the canister to dry it and then repack it for the next dive. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but your post was a bit ambiguous. I am quite happy to leave partially used sorb in the canister, in the unit ready for the next dive, have been doing so for years with no ill effects. Just make sure you keep track of the total usage time!
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26th February 2008, 13:04	#23 (permalink)
se2schul New Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 89	Re: Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!! Hi guys, I'm a bit of a Rebreather noob, just certified on the RB80. It's the only Rebreather I've ever used. I'm planning on doing 2 short dives this weekend, then I was hoping to save my sorb in the scrubber cannister to do 2 short dives the following weekend. My question involves the cleanliness of storing the cannister for a week (or more). After the first weekend diving, I'll obviously sterilize my hoses, BOV, bellows, etc. I'd also normally also sterilize the scrubber canister, but clearly I won't be able to if it's filled with sorb. So, if decide to reuse the sorb and not sterilize the cannister, are there any health concerns about bacteria growing in there? Thanks, Steve
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26th February 2008, 14:26	#24 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 90	Re: Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul) Hi guys,... are there any health concerns about bacteria growing in there? Thanks, Steve Hi, I wouldn't be worried about bacteria growing in the canister over the course of a week or so, especially if you rinse and sterilize on a regular basis.
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26th February 2008, 14:39	#25 (permalink)
nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 824	Re: Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by se2schul) are there any health concerns about bacteria growing in there? Yes. Bacteria can't eat 'sorb and it's a nasty chemical to try to live in. You can surely find better places to keep your pets. __________________ nigelh
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26th February 2008, 15:05	#26 (permalink)
se2schul New Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 89	Re: Storing sofnolime in scrubber housing!!! Thanks. All this Rebreather stuff still feels so new to me!
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