Question How to store O2 sensors?

[LFMarm]

Wondering if storing O2 sensors in small plastic bags would be beneficial when not mounted in the head. Would it be good for gas analyser which also has a sensor inside?

The thinking would be to limit the exposure to moving air when not in use.

 

[broncobowsher]

You would probably be doing more damage to the electrical connectors doing all the connecting and disconnecting each time you go to bag them up.

 

[Marie13]

You would probably be doing more damage to the electrical connectors doing all the connecting and disconnecting each time you go to bag them up.

I guess you could put the entire head in a plastic bag or storage tub.

 

[broncobowsher]

Or just put the rebreather together and close the DSV/BOV

 

[kensuf]

I don't worry about it, I'm going to bin the sensors after they've been in a unit for 12 months anyway.

 

[davehicks]

Don't bother removing or specially storing them. If you keep them in a sealed, ready to dive CCR that is not different than storing in a ziplock bag. Just keep your unit in a cool dry place whenever possible.

 

[macado]

It's really a non-issue. If your rebreather has molex connectors then I honestly believe you're more at risk of stressing the wiring / pins everytime you take the cells out. Some units like the rEvo, Defender / X-CCR (and others?) have a removeable cell tray that allow you to bring cells inside to dry. Useful for multi-day trips when rebreather might stay in the car or on a boat and never fully dry.

The important thing is to get everything nice and dry, open everything up and remove any water/moisture from loop/head. Also flush the loop down to normoxic levels (e.g., dont leave high ppO2 in the loop) if you leave it closed up.

 

[Matan]

Wondering if storing O2 sensors in small plastic bags would be beneficial when not mounted in the head. Would it be good for gas analyser which also has a sensor inside?

The thinking would be to limit the exposure to moving air when not in use.

in the unit after being dried post dive.

Matan.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

Leave the cells in the head. Let everything dry overnight. Store the head somewhere so dust does not collect on it, store in a cool, dry place.

You cannot extend the life of your cells. You can get maximum use of the cells by storing in air and as described above.