Minimum training standard to start with a rebreather

[pensacolaracer]

Stereo check ensures there are no leaks in the breathing loop hoses and makes sure the mushroom valves are working properly. Helps minimize risk of flood and CO2 buildup.


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[PfcAJ]

oh, ok, ive just never heard the term.

 

[Dr. Lecter]

What's stereo-check? That's something I've never heard of before.

Seal the exhale side of the loop to your face, hold the inhale side against your opposite ear, and listen for leaks while blowing a positive. Then seal the inhale side, exhale side to the ear, and listen for leaks at while sucking a negative. Looks a bit like you're listening to a weird set of stereo headphones, I suppose.

 

[PfcAJ]

Seal the exhale side of the loop to your face, hold the inhale side against your opposite ear, and listen for leaks while blowing a positive. Then seal the inhale side, exhale side to the ear, and listen for leaks at while sucking a negative. Looks a bit like you're listening to a weird set of stereo headphones, I suppose.

Was taught the same thing minus the cute name. ima use it now though.

 

[eelnoraa]

I am not a rebreather diver. I also don't see a reason to get rebreather for the intention of recreation dive. I don't think getting close to marine animal has a lot to do with bubbles. I can feed tropical fish with bread in OC, blowing bubbles, they will still come close and play. It really depends on location and site.

Having that said, what about this: You are are a deep trimix diver before getting rebreather. Since you already have the rebreather, will you use it for a rec charter, where there will be 2 to 3 dives, max depth 100ft?

 

[PfcAJ]

I am not a rebreather diver. I also don't see a reason to get rebreather for the intention of recreation dive. I don't think getting close to marine animal has a lot to do with bubbles. I can feed tropical fish with bread in OC, blowing bubbles, they will still come close and play. It really depends on location and site.

Having that said, what about this: You are are a deep trimix diver before getting rebreather. Since you already have the rebreather, will you use it for a rec charter, where there will be 2 to 3 dives, max depth 100ft?

nope.

 

[lv2dive]

It depends!

To be honest I prefer He in my tanks from 80' down if cold, low viz, high flow, etc. Prefer, not require. Also logistics can be a PIA on multi-dive days. So I'd consider the rebreather under your definition below. Say for example, a double dip on the SG. Put the floor at 60' and I provably would not bother.

Fire away AJ ;-)

I am not a rebreather diver. I also don't see a reason to get rebreather for the intention of recreation dive. I don't think getting close to marine animal has a lot to do with bubbles. I can feed tropical fish with bread in OC, blowing bubbles, they will still come close and play. It really depends on location and site.

Having that said, what about this: You are are a deep trimix diver before getting rebreather. Since you already have the rebreather, will you use it for a rec charter, where there will be 2 to 3 dives, max depth 100ft?

 

[PfcAJ]

Jiminey Christmas...

 

[lv2dive]

That's twice in a week, you're gonna have to do better!

Jiminey Christmas...

 

[PfcAJ]

Over IPAs

edit: I'd suggest over IPAs in Wakulla County but SOMEONE never SHOWS UP!!!! cough cough kate cough cough!!