Apollo Bio Filter

[DelightedDiver]

I've had trouble with my mouth and throat getting very dry during dives. One of my friends suggested an Apollo bio filter that she had heard of. I don't know anyone who has used a bio filter. Do they work and is there any down side?

 

[scubanick]

i thought about the same thing one...but my thought ...that it would put moisture in the reg...would that lil bit pose a problem....that was my concern

 

[Tom Winters]

The down side is that a lot of people unfamiliar with it will be quick to tell you that they would never use one and what an absolute failure point that it will prove to be.
I had one for about a year - it's extremely well-machined but only designed for air or nitrox to 40% - no trimix. Don't pick your rig up by the Bio Filter and it will do just fine.
I get all my gas at a dive shop that really monitors their air so I eBay'ed mine. The gas at your fill station might a little too desiccated (dry), or you may just be one of those people who are susceptible to drymouth. The Bio Filter might make all the difference in the comfort level of your diving.

 

[Hoosier]

The down side is that a lot of people unfamiliar with it will be quick to tell you that they would never use one and what an absolute failure point that it will prove to be.
I had one for about a year - it's extremely well-machined but only designed for air or nitrox to 40% - no trimix. Don't pick your rig up by the Bio Filter and it will do just fine.
I get all my gas at a dive shop that really monitors their air so I eBay'ed mine. The gas at your fill station might a little too desiccated (dry), or you may just be one of those people who are susceptible to drymouth. The Bio Filter might make all the difference in the comfort level of your diving.

You mean the moisture filter or micro filter for the nitrox use?
As I know, micro filter can't take any nitrox gas. (I mean more than 21 % air)..

 

[DelightedDiver]

Thanks Tom. I appreciate the info. I am going to make the leap and buy it for my next dive.

 

[ONESPEED]

Thanks Tom. I appreciate the info. I am going to make the leap and buy it for my next dive.

Please give us a report to let us know how you like it. I've been curious about these for a while now.

 

[DelightedDiver]

Will do. It probably will be a few months, our next dive trip isn't scheduled till summer. I hate to admit that I am a cold weather wimp and don't dive in Virginia during the winter.

 

[robnyc03]

I've had the Bio filter for about a year. I really like it. No more dry mouth. If you dive Nitrox, just take out the charcoal filter. Can't think of any downside.