Rebreather parts

[SamDiver14]

Does anyone know where to find rebreather parts, that are not really rebreather parts? Specifically, I am trying to find where I can get 1.5" or so diameter corrugated hose to use to connect the mouth piece to the breathing bags. But suggestions for breathing bags and mouthpiece shut-off methods and parts would be helpful.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

I've seen several homebuilt sites where they used MSR Dromedary bags for counterlungs.

http://www.msrcorp.com/hydration/dromedary.asp.

Include 3 in your design, and fill one with Gatorade!

 

[DiveTub]

I saw a set of Dolphin breathing hoses on Ebay the other day
Or head to www.rebreatherworld.com
Cheers
Chris

 

[pipedope]

Have you tried HomeDepot and Lowes?

You might want to read (if you haven't already) Tom Rose's web pages and the CEDU pages.

http://www.atlimp.com/dive.htm

http://home1.gte.net/doctrbob/

Do what you want but know what you do.

and HAVE FUN

 

[SamDiver14]

Dr. Bob's ball valve mouthpiece is brilliant. I had already considered using a ball valve but I couldn't figure how adapt a pvc valve.
The vintage parts link on his site is the best source for hoses as well. After reading these posts and clicking a few links I have leaped ahead months in my development.

 

[SamDiver14]

Sorry, that was a Tom Rose mouthpiece I was looking at. I got the pages confused while switching back and forth. Not that Dr. Bob's site isn't great. Mr. Rose's 3/4" ball valve mouthpiece is great.

 

[pipedope]

There are other great sites for homebuilt RBs but I don't have time to dig them up right now. Those two are the best that I have seen with a very large amount of details.

Lots of ways to make the parts of a RB and lots of people have already done a lot of thinking and testing so it is worth a lot of time digging up what you can.

If nothing else it is fun reading the stories.