Full face mask

[mntdiver]

Hey guys so I was looking around on craig list and I found an interpiro full face mask that I purchased for very cheap from an ex fireman. . The seller claims that it can be very easily converted into a diving mask. Is this plausable and if so how might it be done?

Not that difficult. You'll need to replace and add a few things. The round visor will need to go, the exhaust housing needs to be replaced. You'll need to add the equalizing assembly and most likely change out the check valves in the oral/nasal pocket. You'll probably want to have it overhauled while you're at it. And I'd also recommend that you have the positive pressure converted to demand. This would need to be done by a trained technician.

What's the price, if you don't mind me asking? You can PM me with it if you want.

 

[John Chenault]

Like the original poster, I am considering a FFM - but my reason is simply jaw fatigue. After a long dive my jaw and ear will hurt for a week so I am trying to dive with my jaw relaxed and breathing at least partly through my nose.

To those of you who have used the two piece Kirby model ( or it's clones) - my understanding was that it is defined to be used with a mouthpiece. Is this the case? Does anyone out there use the Kirby without a mouthpiece clamped between your teeth? Can you breath through your nose?

( I am considering the new OTS model at this time, but nothing is decided yet)

Thanks.

 

[mntdiver]

Hello John,

With the M-48, you cannot breath through your nose, the mask and the pod are separate. I've dived with the mouthpiece out a fair amount through the dive, the mouthpiece sorta rests on your lip. There aren't any clones of the M-48, not sure where that came from, I saw that as well in an earlier post. The JMC mask was an M-48 made by KMDSI. It's a good mask, especially for tech or rebreathers. I dive and AGA mask, but will be switching to the OTS Guardian when it's available.

 

[needforspeed751]

I misspoke earlier, I don't yet have the mask but I put in a bid at about $50

 

[needforspeed751]

wow.... Umm.... How much would all this cost exactly? Haha. Will this end up being as expensive as the new mask?

 

[SpecialAgentMaxsteel]

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