Use of a Ray Bypass w/ normal 1st stage ?

gdevisscher · 19th May 2008, 21:22

Hello !

During the last months, I had the opportunity to buy some parts of the Ray, including the 32% and 50% bypass (I planned to turn it to an ADV, but I changed my mind).

I considered building my own SCR at the moment, with the bypass, but I don't really want to buy the dräger 1st stage, and the specific tank.

So I was wondering: is it possible to use the 32% Ray Bypass (and/or 50%) with a "standard" 1st stage regulator (like a Poseidon, or Apeks DS4) ?

Many thanks in advance for your help (and sorry if my question is too "basic")

Geoffroy

**Dave1w** · 20th May 2008, 00:20

It should be, the ray is a normal 1st stage, rather than a special fixed IP one like the dolphin.
Dave

montyg · 20th May 2008, 05:07

I agree with Dave - the Ray bypass works a treat with my Apeks DS4's

rgds
monty

gdevisscher · 20th May 2008, 21:02

Great !

Many thanks for your replies ! I'll let you know when my SCR will be ready !

Geoffroy

**jmurba** · 27th May 2008, 13:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by gdevisscher)

Great !

Many thanks for your replies ! I'll let you know when my SCR will be ready !

Geoffroy

you should never the less mesure the flow rate just to be sure that a sligth difference in IP between the original ray reg and the one you will use won't reduce the surface flow rate.

reards

jean mi

19th May 2008, 21:22	#1 (permalink)
gdevisscher New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 6	Use of a Ray Bypass w/ normal 1st stage ? Hello ! During the last months, I had the opportunity to buy some parts of the Ray, including the 32% and 50% bypass (I planned to turn it to an ADV, but I changed my mind). I considered building my own SCR at the moment, with the bypass, but I don't really want to buy the dräger 1st stage, and the specific tank. So I was wondering: is it possible to use the 32% Ray Bypass (and/or 50%) with a "standard" 1st stage regulator (like a Poseidon, or Apeks DS4) ? Many thanks in advance for your help (and sorry if my question is too "basic") Geoffroy
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20th May 2008, 00:20	#2 (permalink)
Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 338	Re: Use of a Ray Bypass w/ normal 1st stage ? It should be, the ray is a normal 1st stage, rather than a special fixed IP one like the dolphin. Dave __________________ This message may contain spelling mistakes as it was generated by an idiot.
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20th May 2008, 05:07	#3 (permalink)
montyg Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 223	Re: Use of a Ray Bypass w/ normal 1st stage ? I agree with Dave - the Ray bypass works a treat with my Apeks DS4's rgds monty
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gdevisscher New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 6	Re: Use of a Ray Bypass w/ normal 1st stage ? Great ! Many thanks for your replies ! I'll let you know when my SCR will be ready ! Geoffroy
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27th May 2008, 13:36	#5 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 713	Re: Use of a Ray Bypass w/ normal 1st stage ? Quote: (Originally Posted by gdevisscher) Great ! Many thanks for your replies ! I'll let you know when my SCR will be ready ! Geoffroy you should never the less mesure the flow rate just to be sure that a sligth difference in IP between the original ray reg and the one you will use won't reduce the surface flow rate. reards jean mi __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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