O2BBubbleFree
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Hi all,
For several years I have been studying rebreather philosophy and design, and am ready to start prototyping my own amateur rebreather project. Seems like a good way to keep busy this winter...
I am looking for like-minded souls in the Austin, TX area, for sharing of ideas and information, and to dive with. Besides, I figure the only way I can get someone to be my safety diver is to return the favor when they want to test their unit. A club, even, if there is enough interest.
Anyone interested should already know that there are a multitude of ways that a rebreather can kill you without warning, and many people have died using well-developed commercial rebreathers. Only a fool would want to design his or her own suicide machine.
Needless to say, any interested parties should have a high level of technical competence, and a healthy sense of humor. Please PM me if you are such a person.
Im sure Ill get a lot of flames on this one, but please try to keep em constructive. i.e. tell me WHY Im an idiot, not just that I am one. That way if theres any danger Im not already considering (standard SCUBA dangers plus: hypoxia, hyperoxia, hypercapnia, O2 toxicity (both depth and duration of exposure), caustic coctail, buoyancy issues, ect.) I can also take it into consideration.
Thanks.
For several years I have been studying rebreather philosophy and design, and am ready to start prototyping my own amateur rebreather project. Seems like a good way to keep busy this winter...
I am looking for like-minded souls in the Austin, TX area, for sharing of ideas and information, and to dive with. Besides, I figure the only way I can get someone to be my safety diver is to return the favor when they want to test their unit. A club, even, if there is enough interest.
Anyone interested should already know that there are a multitude of ways that a rebreather can kill you without warning, and many people have died using well-developed commercial rebreathers. Only a fool would want to design his or her own suicide machine.
Needless to say, any interested parties should have a high level of technical competence, and a healthy sense of humor. Please PM me if you are such a person.
Im sure Ill get a lot of flames on this one, but please try to keep em constructive. i.e. tell me WHY Im an idiot, not just that I am one. That way if theres any danger Im not already considering (standard SCUBA dangers plus: hypoxia, hyperoxia, hypercapnia, O2 toxicity (both depth and duration of exposure), caustic coctail, buoyancy issues, ect.) I can also take it into consideration.
Thanks.