What absorbent do you use?

mempilot · 26th January 2007, 00:24

I'm doing some research about absorbent usage. Which absorbent do you use, and if applicable, why?

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 26th January 2007, 01:56

Scott is already in the lead. So, you better hurry up and buy your unit and get the training. We'll be waiting for you on the bottom!

BTW, I use the Extend Air Cartridge on a Dive Rite Optima.

mempilot · 26th January 2007, 03:28

Roger that!

I'm a couple of months off yet.

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Scott is already in the lead. So, you better hurry up and buy your unit and get the training. We'll be waiting for you on the bottom!

BTW, I use the Extend Air Cartridge on a Dive Rite Optima.

AMW · 26th January 2007, 07:47

Intersurgical
Spherasorb soda lime. (comes in 5li drums).

Andrew

Chris · 26th January 2007, 08:04

Sofnolime 8-12 in 20Kg tubs. Cause its cheap and there is a palette in the garage.

Anyone in Australia want some

Cheers
Chriso

**RichClark** · 26th January 2007, 08:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW)

Intersurgical
Spherasorb soda lime. (comes in 5li drums).

Andrew

Yep me too.

O.C.Diver · 26th January 2007, 13:21

I'm using Sodasorb 6-12 right now, but there are many of us who tend to switch around depending on price and availability.

Ted

curt · 26th January 2007, 16:19

I tend to use DiveSorb, as it seems to produce less dust than the others.

lilou · 26th January 2007, 16:52

I use extendair like i have an optima

Best regards

Lilian

jptaylor9 · 26th January 2007, 18:24

Use Sofnolime 1 - 2.5mm (8 - 12 mesh) most of the time, 'cos that's what the manual says. I have used DiveSorb in the Red Sea without issues.

View Poll Results: Which absorbent do you use?
Sodasorb 4-8	11	7.43%
Sodasorb 6-12	17	11.49%
Sofnolime 4-8	24	16.22%
Sofnolime 8-12	67	45.27%
DiveSorb	12	8.11%
ExtendAir	12	8.11%
Other	26	17.57%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 148. You may not vote on this poll

26th January 2007, 00:24	#1 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,269	What absorbent do you use? I'm doing some research about absorbent usage. Which absorbent do you use, and if applicable, why?
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26th January 2007, 01:56	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,025	Re: What absorbent do you use? Scott is already in the lead. So, you better hurry up and buy your unit and get the training. We'll be waiting for you on the bottom! BTW, I use the Extend Air Cartridge on a Dive Rite Optima. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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26th January 2007, 03:28	#3 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,269	Re: What absorbent do you use? Roger that! I'm a couple of months off yet. Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Scott is already in the lead. So, you better hurry up and buy your unit and get the training. We'll be waiting for you on the bottom! BTW, I use the Extend Air Cartridge on a Dive Rite Optima.
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26th January 2007, 07:47	#4 (permalink)
AMW Technical caver Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 170	Re: What absorbent do you use? Intersurgical Spherasorb soda lime. (comes in 5li drums). Andrew __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://a-m-ward.blogspot.com/ http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/
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26th January 2007, 08:04	#5 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 604	Re: What absorbent do you use? Sofnolime 8-12 in 20Kg tubs. Cause its cheap and there is a palette in the garage. Anyone in Australia want some Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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26th January 2007, 08:39	#6 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 770	Re: What absorbent do you use? Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW) Intersurgical Spherasorb soda lime. (comes in 5li drums). Andrew Yep me too. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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26th January 2007, 13:21	#7 (permalink)
O.C.Diver Helium Addict Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salisbury MD USA Summers; Wandering Florida Winters Posts: 213	Re: What absorbent do you use? I'm using Sodasorb 6-12 right now, but there are many of us who tend to switch around depending on price and availability. Ted __________________ Consider this my opinion.......sometimes I'm even right, but remember.........YMMV. Ted Green Charter Boat "OC Diver" http://www.ocdiver.com
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26th January 2007, 16:19	#8 (permalink)
curt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, MD USA Posts: 82	Re: What absorbent do you use? I tend to use DiveSorb, as it seems to produce less dust than the others. __________________ Curt Harpold US Representative Rebreathers Australia http://rebreathers.com.au/
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26th January 2007, 16:52	#9 (permalink)
lilou New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2005 Location: South of the France Posts: 54	Re: What absorbent do you use? I use extendair like i have an optima Best regards Lilian
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26th January 2007, 18:24	#10 (permalink)
jptaylor9 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 312	Re: What absorbent do you use? Use Sofnolime 1 - 2.5mm (8 - 12 mesh) most of the time, 'cos that's what the manual says. I have used DiveSorb in the Red Sea without issues.
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