$895.00 later in shipping and customs charges, I (finally!) got three kegs of 4-8 mesh Sodasorb HP to the Galapagos in advance of my two-week Sky Dancer trip. BUT now, am wondering if those kegs are going to be enough.
Now, one of the reasons I went with the Mk 15.5 is because of the long duration. Assume 5 dives a day max, six hours underwater. Temp 55-80 F depending on thermocline. At just under 8 pounds of Sodasorb per canister, I made the assumption that I will be able to fill my canister once a day. At that rate, I will have exactly enough Sodasorb for 14 canisters. With everyone else on the boat--including my girlfriend/dive buddy--diving OC, I doubt I will be able to do many marathon dives like I would want to.
I know O2 consumption and C02 production is rather variable, but does anyone else have some ball park figures on their Mk15.5 canister life? I should be able to get 6 hours, right? Some issues include the very strong currents around Wolf/Darwin islands where we are supposed to spend most of our time. It is only the shorter duration 4-8 mesh, rather than the 6-12. I am pushing a Gates video housing and lights. I am athletic and lift weights, which is reported to make one burn more O2 and produce more CO2 than the average bear.
Should I bother bringing another keg along on the flight, or do you think I am OK?
Also, if the canister is warmed up after every hour in the water with a 90+ minute surface interval in equatorial weather, do you think that improves the efficiency? Why not?
Thanks for your input.
Now, one of the reasons I went with the Mk 15.5 is because of the long duration. Assume 5 dives a day max, six hours underwater. Temp 55-80 F depending on thermocline. At just under 8 pounds of Sodasorb per canister, I made the assumption that I will be able to fill my canister once a day. At that rate, I will have exactly enough Sodasorb for 14 canisters. With everyone else on the boat--including my girlfriend/dive buddy--diving OC, I doubt I will be able to do many marathon dives like I would want to.
I know O2 consumption and C02 production is rather variable, but does anyone else have some ball park figures on their Mk15.5 canister life? I should be able to get 6 hours, right? Some issues include the very strong currents around Wolf/Darwin islands where we are supposed to spend most of our time. It is only the shorter duration 4-8 mesh, rather than the 6-12. I am pushing a Gates video housing and lights. I am athletic and lift weights, which is reported to make one burn more O2 and produce more CO2 than the average bear.
Should I bother bringing another keg along on the flight, or do you think I am OK?
Also, if the canister is warmed up after every hour in the water with a 90+ minute surface interval in equatorial weather, do you think that improves the efficiency? Why not?
Thanks for your input.
