Drager and backplate build

tamorgen · 24th January 2007, 11:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1)

As far as I am aware there is no option for longer hoses on the drager, as they are moulded with an end that fits the adaptors. I think someone does do an extension "section" but that this means actually cutting the drager hoses (not something I want to do!).

I dont know whether the Hydrogom shell will help with hose length problems, all of the pictures show a but on a slightly different note, I see that one of the hydrogom shells on the tecme website uses different (green) hoses (Cooper hoses?) but I dont know how they have been set up.

I decided to keep the loop on my drager unchanged for the moment, there are not many limitations for the sort of diving I do.

Whatever you do I hope you enjoy your Rebreather diving.

John R

Thanks John,
Just seems like someone would have done it by now. It does look like the hoses we are both thinking about on techme are different:

Phillippe's setup doesn't look like he'd have a problem with the hoses being too short, but you are right, they don't look like they are greenish. I'd love to know what they are. I really like his setup.

DivnSapper · 26th January 2007, 13:41

Thanks John for the slideshow... I just got the backplate and adaptor set from V4Tec and your slideshow made assembly much easier!

Ryan

jar_uk1 · 27th January 2007, 06:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by DivnSapper)

Thanks John for the slideshow... I just got the backplate and adaptor set from V4Tec and your slideshow made assembly much easier!

Ryan

Glad to be of assistance!

One of the bits that puzzled me was the extra fittings they supplied, I am still not 100% sure what they are for

John

OTHMAN · 1st February 2007, 04:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1)

I dont know if anyone is interested, but I took pictures while I was assembling the drager with my new V4tec backplate, I also took pics with the different hose extenders (45 degree and 90 Degree) fitted.

If anyone wants to take a peek, they are here...

Drager

My first OW dives with the modified unit were at the weekend. I had a cracking few dives including the St Dunstan, the M2, and Sidon.(max depth 33m or 108ft) It felt very comfortable in the water, no problems with the breathing, and the new weight pouches sorted the orientation of the unit.

Apologies for the photography (and some of the text!) It was thrown together although iweb makes the worst web pages look passable.

Let me know if you find it useful

John R

John

Your backplate is excellent
Anyway I would like to purchase the side mounted bailout frame . Where can i get it

jar_uk1 · 1st February 2007, 14:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by OTHMAN)

John

Your backplate is excellent
Anyway I would like to purchase the side mounted bailout frame . Where can i get it

You can buy it with the v4tec mount. You do not have to buy it, but it makes the whole unit more rigid. I dived in the red sea without the sidemount parts (to save weight when flying). In the UK I use the whole unit it is easy to change

John R

**Freef** · 6th February 2007, 20:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1)

As far as I am aware there is no option for longer hoses on the drager, as they are moulded with an end that fits the adaptors. I think someone does do an extension "section" but that this means actually cutting the drager hoses (not something I want to do!).

Most people seem to go for the 90 degree adaptors that give a few inches extra. Froglee on YD has them, I'm not sure if he uses the same name on here though.

24th January 2007, 11:26	#11 (permalink)
tamorgen Gadget guru extrordinaire Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 183	Re: Drager and backplate build Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1) As far as I am aware there is no option for longer hoses on the drager, as they are moulded with an end that fits the adaptors. I think someone does do an extension "section" but that this means actually cutting the drager hoses (not something I want to do!). I dont know whether the Hydrogom shell will help with hose length problems, all of the pictures show a but on a slightly different note, I see that one of the hydrogom shells on the tecme website uses different (green) hoses (Cooper hoses?) but I dont know how they have been set up. I decided to keep the loop on my drager unchanged for the moment, there are not many limitations for the sort of diving I do. Whatever you do I hope you enjoy your Rebreather diving. John R Thanks John, Just seems like someone would have done it by now. It does look like the hoses we are both thinking about on techme are different: Phillippe's setup doesn't look like he'd have a problem with the hoses being too short, but you are right, they don't look like they are greenish. I'd love to know what they are. I really like his setup.
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26th January 2007, 13:41	#12 (permalink)
DivnSapper New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Qatar Posts: 86	Re: Drager and backplate build Thanks John for the slideshow... I just got the backplate and adaptor set from V4Tec and your slideshow made assembly much easier! Ryan
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27th January 2007, 06:58	#13 (permalink)
jar_uk1 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, UK Posts: 66	Re: Drager and backplate build Quote: (Originally Posted by DivnSapper) Thanks John for the slideshow... I just got the backplate and adaptor set from V4Tec and your slideshow made assembly much easier! Ryan Glad to be of assistance! One of the bits that puzzled me was the extra fittings they supplied, I am still not 100% sure what they are for John
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1st February 2007, 04:53	#14 (permalink)
OTHMAN New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 69	Re: Drager and backplate build Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1) I dont know if anyone is interested, but I took pictures while I was assembling the drager with my new V4tec backplate, I also took pics with the different hose extenders (45 degree and 90 Degree) fitted. If anyone wants to take a peek, they are here... Drager My first OW dives with the modified unit were at the weekend. I had a cracking few dives including the St Dunstan, the M2, and Sidon.(max depth 33m or 108ft) It felt very comfortable in the water, no problems with the breathing, and the new weight pouches sorted the orientation of the unit. Apologies for the photography (and some of the text!) It was thrown together although iweb makes the worst web pages look passable. Let me know if you find it useful John R John Your backplate is excellent Anyway I would like to purchase the side mounted bailout frame . Where can i get it
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1st February 2007, 14:08	#15 (permalink)
jar_uk1 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bracknell, UK Posts: 66	Re: Drager and backplate build Quote: (Originally Posted by OTHMAN) John Your backplate is excellent Anyway I would like to purchase the side mounted bailout frame . Where can i get it You can buy it with the v4tec mount. You do not have to buy it, but it makes the whole unit more rigid. I dived in the red sea without the sidemount parts (to save weight when flying). In the UK I use the whole unit it is easy to change John R
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6th February 2007, 20:48	#16 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: Drager and backplate build Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1) As far as I am aware there is no option for longer hoses on the drager, as they are moulded with an end that fits the adaptors. I think someone does do an extension "section" but that this means actually cutting the drager hoses (not something I want to do!). Most people seem to go for the 90 degree adaptors that give a few inches extra. Froglee on YD has them, I'm not sure if he uses the same name on here though. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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