Is it worth it?

finbar.taylor · 27th April 2008, 07:31

Morning all

Just recieved an email from DetaP service department and it's not good news

My trusty old VR3 (2.1 2pin fisher) has flooded through the com port and is beyond repair.

they hav advised that they will "upgrade for £470" to an equivelent with TX CCR XPO2 Is this worth it or should I concider somthing else?

I assume this will become a 7pin io connnector so will need to replace the interface betwen my KISS and Inspiration which I'm not happy about, What are the alternatives, whould a sheerwater offer me similar functionality? What are they selling for at the moment?
Thanks in advance

Fin

osiris · 27th April 2008, 07:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by finbar.taylor)

Morning all

Just recieved an email from DetaP service department and it's not good news

My trusty old VR3 (2.1 2pin fisher) has flooded through the com port and is beyond repair.

they hav advised that they will "upgrade for £470" to an equivelent with TX CCR XPO2 Is this worth it or should I concider somthing else?

I assume this will become a 7pin io connnector so will need to replace the interface between my KISS and Inspiration which I'm not happy about, What are the alternatives, whould a sheerwater offer me similar functionality? What are they selling for at the moment?
Thanks in advance

Fin

Bit hard to find a full blown Tx etc computer for 470 quid - go with the upgrade. If not, I'll pay you 50quid for your "dead" unit - sound like a deal?

Numpty diver · 27th April 2008, 13:59

Not keen on the vr3, but £470 sounds a good deal .
How did connector go wrong ? could it do it again?
Do you have house insurance ?. ..

Shearwater looks kinda good, i use and like the Explorer, wouldnt change that.

Will give £60 for the shell of your old vr3

Mdemon · 27th April 2008, 20:22

Don't be daft Fin - get an X1. Seen two going second hand recently.

Any computer which needs "servicing" seems suspect to me in this day and age.

I'll give you a tenner for the bust one if it helps? I have a cunning plan...

lizardland · 27th April 2008, 21:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

Don't be daft Fin - get an X1. Seen two going second hand recently.

They've not been on release that long, I'd be wondering why they were up for sale already

Quote:

I'll give you a tenner for the bust one if it helps? I have a cunning plan...

I know someone who was on the lookout for a Hydrospace Explorer so they could hack the RGBM algorithm... How dispicable

Mdemon · 28th April 2008, 18:39

Totally despicable!

(Did you manage it?)

One X1 was from a guy giving up due to ill-health. He was selling the rest of his kit so seems fair enough. Don't know about the other one. I might be making that one up though. Did drink more than my fair share at the weekend.

My cunning plan is sooooooooo cunning, but is unfortunately not despicable. Must try harder.

***Beanie*** · 28th April 2008, 19:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

Did drink more than my fair share at the weekend.

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No more than anyone else and you didn't explain the cunning plan either. Outdrunk by girls tut tut

27th April 2008, 07:31	#1 (permalink)
finbar.taylor Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, SE Posts: 101	Is it worth it? Morning all Just recieved an email from DetaP service department and it's not good news My trusty old VR3 (2.1 2pin fisher) has flooded through the com port and is beyond repair. they hav advised that they will "upgrade for £470" to an equivelent with TX CCR XPO2 Is this worth it or should I concider somthing else? I assume this will become a 7pin io connnector so will need to replace the interface betwen my KISS and Inspiration which I'm not happy about, What are the alternatives, whould a sheerwater offer me similar functionality? What are they selling for at the moment? Thanks in advance Fin
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27th April 2008, 07:58	#2 (permalink)
osiris Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 230	Re: Is it worth it? Quote: (Originally Posted by finbar.taylor) Morning all Just recieved an email from DetaP service department and it's not good news My trusty old VR3 (2.1 2pin fisher) has flooded through the com port and is beyond repair. they hav advised that they will "upgrade for £470" to an equivelent with TX CCR XPO2 Is this worth it or should I concider somthing else? I assume this will become a 7pin io connnector so will need to replace the interface between my KISS and Inspiration which I'm not happy about, What are the alternatives, whould a sheerwater offer me similar functionality? What are they selling for at the moment? Thanks in advance Fin Bit hard to find a full blown Tx etc computer for 470 quid - go with the upgrade. If not, I'll pay you 50quid for your "dead" unit - sound like a deal?
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Numpty diver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norway, Bergen Posts: 198	Re: Is it worth it? Not keen on the vr3, but £470 sounds a good deal . How did connector go wrong ? could it do it again? Do you have house insurance ?. .. Shearwater looks kinda good, i use and like the Explorer, wouldnt change that. Will give £60 for the shell of your old vr3
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,890	Re: Is it worth it? Don't be daft Fin - get an X1. Seen two going second hand recently. Any computer which needs "servicing" seems suspect to me in this day and age. I'll give you a tenner for the bust one if it helps? I have a cunning plan... __________________ www.southwestmafia.com It's as easy as abc; a) "Carry adequate bailout" b) "If in doubt, bail out" c) "Always know your PO2" If you find that hard, stick to crochet. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,189	Re: Is it worth it? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) Don't be daft Fin - get an X1. Seen two going second hand recently. They've not been on release that long, I'd be wondering why they were up for sale already Quote: I'll give you a tenner for the bust one if it helps? I have a cunning plan... I know someone who was on the lookout for a Hydrospace Explorer so they could hack the RGBM algorithm... How dispicable __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,890	Re: Is it worth it? Totally despicable! (Did you manage it?) One X1 was from a guy giving up due to ill-health. He was selling the rest of his kit so seems fair enough. Don't know about the other one. I might be making that one up though. Did drink more than my fair share at the weekend. My cunning plan is sooooooooo cunning, but is unfortunately not despicable. Must try harder. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com It's as easy as abc; a) "Carry adequate bailout" b) "If in doubt, bail out" c) "Always know your PO2" If you find that hard, stick to crochet. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: Is it worth it? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) Did drink more than my fair share at the weekend. . No more than anyone else and you didn't explain the cunning plan either. Outdrunk by girls tut tut __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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