V Nose Block for OceanReef masks

[InsomniacMike]

Ran acrossed this the other night went to DM you but can't till I make 5 post

 

[InsomniacMike]

I'd have to say it has really improved my ocean reef mask. If you end up needing a bracket mount PM me.

Guessing 3d printed the bracket?

 

[InsomniacMike]

Guessing 3d printed the bracket?

Bump to old post.

 

[InsomniacMike]

I'd have to say it has really improved my ocean reef mask. If you end up needing a bracket mount PM me.

You still happen to have any of the brackets laying around or prints to 3d print them?

 

[InsomniacMike]

Surprised soneone hasn't marketed these although guess would only be small percentage of divers doing this.

 

[Gayter7]

I dive both the OTS Guardian and the OceanReef G.Divers masks. Each have their pros and cons. However, I have always favored the V Style nose block from the OTS guardian and really disliked the nostril blocks from the OceanReef.

The issue with the OceanReef is that by just blocking the nostrils the Valsalva maneuver has to inflate the nostrils and the estuation tubes. For me, I have small estuation tubes and the easiest place for the air to escape is to find it's way out from under the nostril block rather than pressurize the estuation tubes.

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Recently I prototyped and produced a V style block for the OceanReef that resembles the OTS block and so far I am very pleased with it. The black is a soft rubber so it collapses and makes a nice seal around the nose and the nostrils rather than inflate the lower nasal cavity.


The height is adjustable in the same way as the stock bracket. The depth is adjustable by adjusting the two screws under the rubber V block.
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The V block just presses onto the posts with a snug friction fit for easy removal.
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Here is the first working prototype with a white bracket. I plan to have the bracket remade in black.
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IMO, this really makes the G.Diver enjoyable for me to dive with again. Anyway, I hope someone finds this interesting.

Would you be willing to sell me the adapter? I just got an Ocean Reef mask for my wife and she has trouble equalizing.

 

[sxenuar]

I'd have to say it has really improved my ocean reef mask. If you end up needing a bracket mount PM me.

HI! Sorry can't send a DM yet, could you share the model for 3D printer, please?

 

[bpodbielski]

HI! Sorry can't send a DM yet, could you share the model for 3D printer, please?

Unfortunately, he's not been active on here in over a year.

 

[bpodbielski]

Since he's not been active in some time, I am now starting to look into replicating the work that MidwestDiver1994 had previously completed. There seems to be a few of us that are in the same boat here, so I'll post any updates that I get here for transparency and if anyone wants to pitch in, let me know.

First step that I'm taking: I'm going to ask around to see if I can get one of my local dive shops to order a few of the OTS parts:

ITEM NO.​	SPLASH CODE	PART NO.​	DESCRIPTION
M15​	180000	875003-000​	WIRE FORM, EQUALIZING BLOCK​
M16​	180000	244018-000​	SCREW,EQUALIZING WIRE FORM​
M19​	161040	910385-000​	EQUALIZING KIT,OTS,FFM

 

[sxenuar]

Since he's not been active in some time, I am now starting to look into replicating the work that MidwestDiver1994 had previously completed. There seems to be a few of us that are in the same boat here, so I'll post any updates that I get here for transparency and if anyone wants to pitch in, let me know.

First step that I'm taking: I'm going to ask around to see if I can get one of my local dive shops to order a few of the OTS parts:

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ITEM NO.​	SPLASH CODE	PART NO.​	DESCRIPTION
M15​	180000	875003-000​	WIRE FORM, EQUALIZING BLOCK​
M16​	180000	244018-000​	SCREW,EQUALIZING WIRE FORM​
M19​	161040	910385-000​	EQUALIZING KIT,OTS,FFM

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I’ve just be modified the original one. But i’m gonna try printing or modifying a model like this

T-Bracket for T-slots by chennes

NOTE: This part has been superseded by a more customizable version: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1876275This is similar to the OpenBeam T-connector here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:30524 -- this part has larger holes, designed for M5 screws, and the spacing between holes is large...

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I’ve got some steel wire and made bracket with pliers, but it’s kinda hard to nail down proper size and angle.