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I too use the reflect background ones from Home Depot. I pull off the sticker as best as possible, then get out the Xacto knife and shave off the glue (10 min on a tank), then wipe with WD-40 and a rag. Next I wash the tank with sponge and simple green. Now it's ready for a new set. In all...

mwilding, Remember that we had a mixed team. The plan shown was for the rebreathers, not the OC guys. No gas switch for the CCR team. Even with two deco gases (50% & 100%), the OC guys still had 2 min more the the CCR team. The efficiency of the CCR is amazing at these shallow tech depths. Phil

Ken, How about a rule that we can speculate after 8 weeks. :shocked2: If there is no pressure to report in a timely manor, you won't report! Typical government bureaucracy. Next thing you know we won't be able to dive Nitrox :no: Phil

All, Here is the B-29 video. I did a voice over to explain the dive to the non-diving crowd and added a map so people can figure out where we are on the plane. This video stuff is still a work in progress. B-29 Dive in Lake Mead on Vimeo Enjoy Phil

Paged thru the book at DEMA. I wish this book was available when I switched over to the dark side. It gives an unbiased look at most of the different units available and what is required to become a RB diver (risks and rewards). I highly recommend this book to anyone considering a RB...

Rick, Other rebreather thoughts: 1) Single gas works for 25' dive or a 250' dive. Dil of 15/55 It's just a question of what bailout tanks you bring. 2) Never trust the RB. Its job is to kill you, your job is to stay alive. 3) Very cheep to start filing your own tanks. Filled my double...

Just in case your curious about the inside, here is a video of what the inside looks like. San Diego's Yukon on Vimeo Phil

Shawn, That's a Salvo 21W dive light with a 7.2A li battery. I have had it for 3 years now. never had a problem with it. Burn time is 4 hours. I was just looking at the Salvo web site and it looks like they have replaced it with "Havoc 21 Watt HID 10.4 Amp Li-ion" Phil

All, Here is my video of penetrating the Yukon wreck. We have been in this wreck many times before, so this time we did not run a reel. The new challenge was trying to video tape it! San Diego's Yukon on Vimeo Along with this wreck, I have videos of the P-38 and tuna Clipper. All...

All, Two new dive videos. They look good at full screen! San Diego's Scripps Canyon San Diego's Scripps Canyon on Vimeo San Diego's P-38 Lighting San Diego's P-38 Lighting on Vimeo Enjoy Phil

All, Two new dive videos. They look good at full screen! San Diego's Scripps Canyon San Diego's Scripps Canyon on Vimeo San Diego's P-38 Lighting San Diego's P-38 Lighting on Vimeo Enjoy Phil

The problem is being unable to perform the disconection. Standard connect or Scubapro's custom version - there both subject to corrosion. From a techincal point, both are designed to deflate faster than inflate, hence you hold it high, push the power deflate and perform the disconnect. Tech...

Littleguppie, Are you doing the Mikeball trip? If your leaving early, take your med the night before and then again that morning. The trip from Cairns to the lower ribbon reefs is about 4 hours of open ocean. Once you get the reefs, the water is calm. Phil

Littleguppie, The boat normaly leave from 7:00PM thru 10:00PM. Use Dramamine at 2:00PM and then another at 8:00PM. The boat then go up to the lower Ribbon Reefs (over night). Your first dive is at ~7:00AM. The boats park behind the reefs so from this point forward you should be fine. The...

Pros: 1) Holds 100 cuft @ 3442, ~80 cuft @ 3000. If your geting long dives on a 80 and dive warm water, the 80 is a better deal. 2) Takes 5 lbs of your weight belt. Important for cold water diving. Cons: 1) Will rust if your fills are not 100% dry. Read - don't fill them on boats. 2)...

Congrats Karim, that quite an acomplishment! I see your also the #2 Halcyon dealer too. JJ must be proud! Phil

Alykitcat, I will be at Catalina over the 4th of July weekend (diving 3, 4, 5 & 6). The dive park is a great place to experience socal. Your more than welcome to join me on some dives - we can keep it simple to what ever your comfort level is. Phil

Casino Point is a very friendly place. You should not have any trouble finding a dive buddy. I often go here and find someone to dive with. That being said, not all divers are equal, choose carefully! Two newbies are the worst combination. Phil

Thanks for sharing the experience. A few comments (or my opinions): 1) 100' in 40F is a technical dive. Full redundancy is required. 2) Diving in a dry suit requires new skills and divers should stay shallow until comfortable with dumping gas while task loaded. 3) Have the right gear for...

ChrisM, Thanks for the reminder. Last year I got caught in the middle of this - No fun! Phil