Recent content by Uwe Sieg

Thank you very much for your reply. I did manage to isolate the ADV as the source of the loop intrusion and solved the loop integrity problem.

On my last dive weekend I was unable to get my RB into the water due to my negative test failing. Tracing a Positive leak is possible by utilizing a soapy spray and observing for bubbles. What steps are recommended to quickly trace a negative loop test failure?

Cancelled. Moved to General Diving Forum

This statement is based on the ExtendAir Reactive based Cartridges (RPC) by Micropore research as stated in their documentation. In short it claims that due to the design of the scrubber (Air Flow Channels and density of absorbent material) "At a minimum, duration is improved by 25%". Also...

They also have added optional BMCL (Back Mounted Counter Lungs) as well as the addition of a BOV.

I have consequently changed to diving a Shearwater. Thank you all for your suggestions.

I converted my unit to BMCL (Back-mounted Counter Lungs). The inflation valves I use have a rotating omni-directional plugin valve which I use for both offboard O2 & Dil. I think the best way to use off board Inflation would be to utilize a longer hose which can be fed securely to the wing...

Due to the inaccuracy of scrubber performance filled with sorb, both of my RB's types I dive are using pre-packed cartridges. These cartridges are very accurate re packing & ,consequently, performance. Since we cannot accurately measure CO2 in the loop as yet, (development in progress) it is...

When I bought my RB I opted to have a 4th cell connection port drilled into my head. The computer I would like to plumb into the 4th cell is a VR NEOH3. The connection cable required is an Optocon cable (which I guess is an acronym for Optical Connection). The cable is therefore not a 9 pin...

Apologies for the mistake. The unit does use a type of EAC cartridge. I will edit my post.

Thank you for the detailed Incident report, GLOC. This is the kind of info I find extremely valuable on a forum. I am glad that this incident was managed and did not turn into an accident. I am impressed with the OC diver which managed the ascent, well done. My thoughts as I was reading this...

I am diving my O2ptima for 65 hours / 2 years now (in Namibia/Africa) and here is is summary of my experience on the unit: 1) Backup: DR and HH gave me excellent support / advise during my problem phase regarding electronics. Living in a remote location like Africa this is an important buying...