Vr3 4th cell

Pierre Farrugia · 27th June 2005, 16:20

Hello,

Just ordered a 4th cell from Barrie at Divertec, and has been helpful as usual

When using the 4th cell with Vr3, do you leave it always connected to the VR3 port ? How do you route it's wire? Any tip to know ?

Regards

Pierre

ROB DAVIE · 27th June 2005, 16:38

Pierre,

With Barrie's set-up (not familiar), does the sensor fit in a Y-piece above the hat, or on a chest-piece fitting (a la Bob Howell)?

Rob

Pierre Farrugia · 27th June 2005, 16:43

is the right tag, it's the forth cell from Delta P but I am buying it from http://www.divertec.net/Default.htm I think he is one on the forum as well, Bang-on.

Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE)

Pierre,

With Barrie's set-up (not familiar), does the sensor fit in a Y-piece above the hat, or on a chest-piece fitting (a la Bob Howell)?

Rob

ROB DAVIE · 27th June 2005, 17:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia)

is the right tag.

Pierre,

That's not the right tag. There are actually THREE ways to mount the fourth sensor, and there may be more, actually.

I have the old Bob Howell designed chest piece. the sensor sits in a little compartment alongside the hose on the right side where the upper hose fits into the right chest fitting. Pro's: very easy to connect and use Con's: calibration is more difficult and response time is slower

There is the Y-shaped fitting that sits on top of the hat. I don't know who makes that one now. Pro's: calibration is easier and response time is faster Con's: it won't fit easily in some of the new aftermarket boxes AFAIK

Finally, there is the redesigned hat (such as the one by Juergensen) where the fourth sensor goes inside the hat.

In all cases, you will find that the problem of wiring will be eased by the fact that the VR-3 can flip or invert its presentation, thus allowing you to wear your computer on the left or right wrist. You can coil the extra cable up inside your box, or have it shortened.

Rob

Barrie Law · 27th June 2005, 17:10

Pierre/Rob,
This is the 'Y' Piece type from Delta P, the lead is 1.5m long and the 'Y' Piece is connected into the head.

Cheers

Pierre Farrugia · 27th June 2005, 17:41

Do you need to shorten hose now due to Y piece length ?

ROB DAVIE · 27th June 2005, 17:52

Pierre,

I've seen it done both ways. The actual extension of the hose, when the Y piece is fitted is not all that great. You can use it without cutting the hose.

Knowing how we all are, you will want to shorten it later to make it
"perfect".

Rob

Mark Chase · 27th June 2005, 18:58

Hi M8

I mount my VR3 on the YBOD Master hand set. That way when you check the VR3 you check the hand set and vice versa. This also has the advantage that you dont try and de kit whilst still conected to the unit via the cable. Very embarising and posably expensive.

Cable is just wraped arround the cable for the hand set.

ATB

Mark Chase

jhaaja · 27th June 2005, 20:01

Pierre, I have used the same y-piece for a little while now.

I have it routed like this:
1) The cable comes out from YBOD case from divers right hand side holes just beside rigt side handset. The excess length I leave inside the case. I have marked the correct length to the cable with electrical tape (Not a permanent solution, I hope)
2) Then it goes under the right hand side breathing hose.
3)Then it goes under the weight pocket on top of YBOD. It then is in between divers neck and the weight pocket.
3) Then it goes under the rleft hand side breathing hose.
4) Under the arm pit and to the wrist on the inside of the arm.

Hope this clarifies my config.

JH
Finland

Pierre Farrugia · 27th June 2005, 20:15

Hello all,

The 4th cell do you calibrate it each time you dive ? Can this be done at home before you leave for the dive? What do you do?

27th June 2005, 16:20	#1 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Vr3 4th cell Hello, Just ordered a 4th cell from Barrie at Divertec, and has been helpful as usual When using the 4th cell with Vr3, do you leave it always connected to the VR3 port ? How do you route it's wire? Any tip to know ? Regards Pierre __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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27th June 2005, 16:38	#2 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Pierre, With Barrie's set-up (not familiar), does the sensor fit in a Y-piece above the hat, or on a chest-piece fitting (a la Bob Howell)? Rob __________________ "CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving WHEN PIGS FLY!!"--GI3
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27th June 2005, 16:43	#3 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	is the right tag, it's the forth cell from Delta P but I am buying it from http://www.divertec.net/Default.htm I think he is one on the forum as well, Bang-on. Quote: (Originally Posted by ROB DAVIE) Pierre, With Barrie's set-up (not familiar), does the sensor fit in a Y-piece above the hat, or on a chest-piece fitting (a la Bob Howell)? Rob __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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27th June 2005, 17:00	#4 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia) is the right tag. Pierre, That's not the right tag. There are actually THREE ways to mount the fourth sensor, and there may be more, actually. I have the old Bob Howell designed chest piece. the sensor sits in a little compartment alongside the hose on the right side where the upper hose fits into the right chest fitting. Pro's: very easy to connect and use Con's: calibration is more difficult and response time is slower There is the Y-shaped fitting that sits on top of the hat. I don't know who makes that one now. Pro's: calibration is easier and response time is faster Con's: it won't fit easily in some of the new aftermarket boxes AFAIK Finally, there is the redesigned hat (such as the one by Juergensen) where the fourth sensor goes inside the hat. In all cases, you will find that the problem of wiring will be eased by the fact that the VR-3 can flip or invert its presentation, thus allowing you to wear your computer on the left or right wrist. You can coil the extra cable up inside your box, or have it shortened. Rob __________________ "CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving WHEN PIGS FLY!!"--GI3
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27th June 2005, 17:10	#5 (permalink)
Barrie Law Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 459	4th Cell Pierre/Rob, This is the 'Y' Piece type from Delta P, the lead is 1.5m long and the 'Y' Piece is connected into the head. Cheers
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27th June 2005, 17:41	#6 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Do you need to shorten hose now due to Y piece length ? __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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27th June 2005, 17:52	#7 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Pierre, I've seen it done both ways. The actual extension of the hose, when the Y piece is fitted is not all that great. You can use it without cutting the hose. Knowing how we all are, you will want to shorten it later to make it "perfect". Rob __________________ "CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving WHEN PIGS FLY!!"--GI3
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27th June 2005, 18:58	#8 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,863	Hi M8 I mount my VR3 on the YBOD Master hand set. That way when you check the VR3 you check the hand set and vice versa. This also has the advantage that you dont try and de kit whilst still conected to the unit via the cable. Very embarising and posably expensive. Cable is just wraped arround the cable for the hand set. ATB Mark Chase __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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27th June 2005, 20:01	#9 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Pierre, I have used the same y-piece for a little while now. I have it routed like this: 1) The cable comes out from YBOD case from divers right hand side holes just beside rigt side handset. The excess length I leave inside the case. I have marked the correct length to the cable with electrical tape (Not a permanent solution, I hope) 2) Then it goes under the right hand side breathing hose. 3)Then it goes under the weight pocket on top of YBOD. It then is in between divers neck and the weight pocket. 3) Then it goes under the rleft hand side breathing hose. 4) Under the arm pit and to the wrist on the inside of the arm. Hope this clarifies my config. JH Finland
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27th June 2005, 20:15	#10 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Hello all, The 4th cell do you calibrate it each time you dive ? Can this be done at home before you leave for the dive? What do you do? __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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