My genesis react computer died.

[Dock]

So last last time I looked at it im already into deco and in 100+ feet of water and then I m looking at condensation and a blank screen> Had to guess on my deco then sit out the rest of the trip . Great way to end a dive huh?

The computer only had abot 200 dives and was always treated with respect.. Anybody else ever have on e of theses fail on them??? I want to send it back but want to see if this is a common occurence first.

I have heard of another ythat this happened to as well.

 

[getwet2]

Had to guess on my deco then sit out the rest of the trip . Great way to end a dive huh?

I can't help you with your Genesis, I use a Cochran but I thought you might be interested in looking at this thread http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=66235&referrerid=23526 it's very interesting.

 

[Tampabay]

You should do your dives using your Dive table first. Computers can't be trusted 100%.
I was going to buy the same type. I need to think about it now. Thanks for sharing the problem.

 

[Uncle Pug]

Well... computers rot your brain, you know. I find them worse than unnecessary.

Saw a fellow strap his computer on to jump in an take a chunk of wood out of a jet drive intake... course he also had a 13cf argon bottle to go with the rest of the outfit.

Some folks just can't seem to get wet without a computer.

Last dive I did was 111' max 52 min EAN32 ~ multilevel and at no time close to mandatory deco.

 

[Tampabay]

Good point...

 

[Uncle Pug]

There are a couple of old threads on the board discussing ways to do a multilevel computerless/tableless dive. Doesn't require math but does require one to pay periodic attention to time and depth. After a while it gets intuitive.

I just guessed the average depth of that last dive at 52' and when I checked my Stinger depth gauge/bottom timer/dive recorder it said the average was 54'. It didn't miss by much.


The average isn't as important as how the dive is shaped IMO. Depending on how deep and how long correspondingly more time should be spent shallower. And unless equipped, gassed and trained for mandatory deco at no time should the time or depth extend to the point that a direct ascent to the suface would be unsafe.

Also, and perhaps even more important, make sure that the remaining gas supply is sufficient to do the latter shallower portion of the dive, allowing enough reserve to cover failures or contingencies.

Some folks think that only a computer can handle all the calculations necessary to make a dive safe. The fact is that no computer can replace a thinking brain endued with common sense and paying attention (actively and passively) to all of the preconditions and unfolding situations of a dive.

 

[herman]

I will avoid the RTB discussion but I had a Oceanic fail a couple of years ago. They are very similar in construction and most likely made by the same people. My LDS called Oceanic and they requested it be sent back to them. I had a new one in a week or so. It turned out that there was a problem with the expansion ratios of the plastics used to make the 2 halfs of the case and the case split over time due to the different expansion rates/amounts. It was way out of warrenty but they replaced it at no cost. I would at least give sending it back a try, you may get a replacement at NC or very cheap. Worth the postage to see.