Sentinel LSS - Trip Report

Barrie Law · 23rd March 2008, 17:27

Hi Guy's

For those interested in the Sentinel LSS from CCRB I have just arrived aboard the MY Tranquillity one of the Emperor Fleet dive boats for a weeks diving and instruction on how to use the unit.

Here is a link to the dive boat;

http://www.emperordivers.com/liveabo...anquillity.php

I do hope to post a daily trip report depending on my mobile connect signal and our location currently we are in Sharm El Sheik, Red Sea, Egypt and I left the house Saturday morning at 5am so it's a long enough trip.

I have to say Thompson Fly did not bat an eyelid at my 2 x 35Kg dive bags and one 10kg carry-on (laptop. camera's etc) and the flight was very fine taking about 4.5 hours from London, Gatwick you will see from the picture below some some had a bit of a snooze (Simon Butler) we also met up with Peter McClenaghan from Belfast who is doing his MOD 1 cert so it will be interesting to see how he gets on with the Sentinel LSS as his first CCR unit.

Kevin Gurr, Phil Short and Al Wright are the IT guy's from CCRB and I can certainly ask any questions you may have during the coming week because let's face it if they do not know who would..

Nad · 23rd March 2008, 19:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law)

Hi Guy's

For those interested in the Sentinel LSS from CCRB I have just arrived aboard the MY Tranquillity one of the Emperor Fleet dive boats for a weeks diving and instruction on how to use the unit.

Here is a link to the dive boat;

http://www.emperordivers.com/liveabo...anquillity.php

I do hope to post a daily trip report depending on my mobile connect signal and our location currently we are in Sharm El Sheik, Red Sea, Egypt and I left the house Saturday morning at 5am so it's a long enough trip.

I have to say Thompson Fly did not bat an eyelid at my 2 x 35Kg dive bags and one 10kg carry-on (laptop. camera's etc) and the flight was very fine taking about 4.5 hours from London, Gatwick you will see from the picture below some some had a bit of a snooze (Simon Butler) we also met up with Peter McClenaghan from Belfast who is doing his MOD 1 cert so it will be interesting to see how he gets on with the Sentinel LSS as his first CCR unit.

Kevin Gurr, Phil Short and Al Wright are the IT guy's from CCRB and I can certainly ask any questions you may have during the coming week because let's face it if they do not know who would..

Enjoy your stay Barrie and I wish you and the rest of the bunch an Happy Easter.
Nad

DrJM · 23rd March 2008, 21:17

I'd love to see a detail photo of the manual add buton of the dil or o2, just to compare it to the boris one ; - )

Have fun in hot water

Jerome

***Decodiver*** · 23rd March 2008, 22:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by DrJM)

I'd love to see a detail photo of the manual add buton of the dil or o2, just to compare it to the boris one ; - )

Have fun in hot water

Jerome

Hi Jerome,

Just did this in my garage, (where my Sentinel is sitting awaiting my training in 2 weeks) the camera is crap though so you'll have to make do with it.

Cheers,

Dave.

Marvintpa · 24th March 2008, 02:02

Thanks for that shot Dave.

Just curious, that's a shot of the oxygen side? The shut-off is on the intake side or the output side? And where does the third hose go to?

Thanks in advance.
Tom

ch3micaldud3 · 24th March 2008, 08:47

Hi Barrie,

I'm looking forward to reading your daily posts.

Safe Diving

:)

Ch3micaldud3

denka · 24th March 2008, 09:08

Me too, I hope you make lot off picktures. Safe diving

dennis

***Decodiver*** · 24th March 2008, 09:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Marvintpa)

Thanks for that shot Dave.

Just curious, that's a shot of the oxygen side? The shut-off is on the intake side or the output side? And where does the third hose go to?

Thanks in advance.
Tom

Hi Tom,

Yes that's the oxygen side.

I guess the shut off will feed the Solenoid, one hose from first stage to Manual add and second hose for off-board, I guess.

Will not know more until I do my course and to be quite honest, apart from sorting out the harness etc I will be leaving it alone.

I have often heard various people say that if you are trained and have a good knowledge of CCR then you should be able to teach yourself a unit. DrMike has always argued against this and I have always agreed with him, both the Ouroboros and the Sentinel are complex units. They require proper training and instruction, so I am looking forward to my time with Al, I'll certainly be getting my money's worth out of him.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Nad · 24th March 2008, 12:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

I have often heard various people say that if you are trained and have a good knowledge of CCR then you should be able to teach yourself a unit. DrMike has always argued against this and I have always agreed with him, both the Ouroboros and the Sentinel are complex units. They require proper training and instruction, so I am looking forward to my time with Al, I'll certainly be getting my money's worth out of him.

I'm the third supporting this theory! :)

Cheers

Nad

Frankie Pellegrino · 24th March 2008, 14:03

Guys Best of luck with the new toy!! I'm very interested in hearing how your trim is. The counter lung behind your head makes me wonder.

Dave

1)Do all the hoses come plastic coated?
Is that cover crimped into the brass sleeve or is it just slid over the whole hose?
2) Could you bring your Sentinel to the States in April??

Again Best or luck guys ....I wish I was there playing with your new toy

Cheers Frankie

23rd March 2008, 19:11	#2 (permalink)
Nad Still in love Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Center Europe - Do you know the Verzasca Gorges? Posts: 1,213	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law) Hi Guy's For those interested in the Sentinel LSS from CCRB I have just arrived aboard the MY Tranquillity one of the Emperor Fleet dive boats for a weeks diving and instruction on how to use the unit. Here is a link to the dive boat; http://www.emperordivers.com/liveabo...anquillity.php I do hope to post a daily trip report depending on my mobile connect signal and our location currently we are in Sharm El Sheik, Red Sea, Egypt and I left the house Saturday morning at 5am so it's a long enough trip. I have to say Thompson Fly did not bat an eyelid at my 2 x 35Kg dive bags and one 10kg carry-on (laptop. camera's etc) and the flight was very fine taking about 4.5 hours from London, Gatwick you will see from the picture below some some had a bit of a snooze (Simon Butler) we also met up with Peter McClenaghan from Belfast who is doing his MOD 1 cert so it will be interesting to see how he gets on with the Sentinel LSS as his first CCR unit. Kevin Gurr, Phil Short and Al Wright are the IT guy's from CCRB and I can certainly ask any questions you may have during the coming week because let's face it if they do not know who would.. Enjoy your stay Barrie and I wish you and the rest of the bunch an Happy Easter. Nad
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23rd March 2008, 21:17	#3 (permalink)
DrJM Deep Cave Explorer Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: May 2005 Location: France Posts: 351	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report I'd love to see a detail photo of the manual add buton of the dil or o2, just to compare it to the boris one ; - ) Have fun in hot water Jerome
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24th March 2008, 02:02	#5 (permalink)
Marvintpa Bad knees, matching brain Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 350	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Thanks for that shot Dave. Just curious, that's a shot of the oxygen side? The shut-off is on the intake side or the output side? And where does the third hose go to? Thanks in advance. Tom
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24th March 2008, 08:47	#6 (permalink)
ch3micaldud3 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belgium, Vlaams Brabant Posts: 26	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Hi Barrie, I'm looking forward to reading your daily posts. Safe Diving :) Ch3micaldud3
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24th March 2008, 09:08	#7 (permalink)
denka RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: holland Posts: 28	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Me too, I hope you make lot off picktures. Safe diving dennis
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24th March 2008, 09:36	#8 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,260	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Quote: (Originally Posted by Marvintpa) Thanks for that shot Dave. Just curious, that's a shot of the oxygen side? The shut-off is on the intake side or the output side? And where does the third hose go to? Thanks in advance. Tom Hi Tom, Yes that's the oxygen side. I guess the shut off will feed the Solenoid, one hose from first stage to Manual add and second hose for off-board, I guess. Will not know more until I do my course and to be quite honest, apart from sorting out the harness etc I will be leaving it alone. I have often heard various people say that if you are trained and have a good knowledge of CCR then you should be able to teach yourself a unit. DrMike has always argued against this and I have always agreed with him, both the Ouroboros and the Sentinel are complex units. They require proper training and instruction, so I am looking forward to my time with Al, I'll certainly be getting my money's worth out of him. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions Last edited by Decodiver : 24th March 2008 at 12:09.
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24th March 2008, 12:25	#9 (permalink)
Nad Still in love Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Center Europe - Do you know the Verzasca Gorges? Posts: 1,213	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) I have often heard various people say that if you are trained and have a good knowledge of CCR then you should be able to teach yourself a unit. DrMike has always argued against this and I have always agreed with him, both the Ouroboros and the Sentinel are complex units. They require proper training and instruction, so I am looking forward to my time with Al, I'll certainly be getting my money's worth out of him. I'm the third supporting this theory! :) Cheers Nad
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24th March 2008, 14:03	#10 (permalink)
Frankie Pellegrino RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC New York Posts: 141	Re: Sentinel LSS - Trip Report Guys Best of luck with the new toy!! I'm very interested in hearing how your trim is. The counter lung behind your head makes me wonder. Dave 1)Do all the hoses come plastic coated? Is that cover crimped into the brass sleeve or is it just slid over the whole hose? 2) Could you bring your Sentinel to the States in April?? Again Best or luck guys ....I wish I was there playing with your new toy Cheers Frankie
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