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That's what I thought. Thanks. Aloha, Rich On Wed, 20 Mar 1996, rfarb wrote: > > Barry wrote: > > > > I'd be interested to know if anyone can confirm or deny the existence of > > > a cmfv in the CCR-1000 or any other electronic rebreather. The problem > > > with a cmfv of course is the potential to become plugged. If it did, one > > > might hear the solenoids clicking happily away and not adding any gas to > > > the system what so ever. > > It is my understanding that the CCR1000 is the commercial version of the > Mark 15. If this is correct, then there is no cmfv but rather an > electro-mechanical solenoid that- at a pO2 lower than the set point- > admits a pulse of 1/3 liter of O2. The amount of oxygen that is admitted > when the valve opens is constant and independent of depth. The pulse of > oxygen comes from a small accumulator that is pressurized with gas at a > contolled pressure (by the first stage regulator) of 110 psi above > ambient. Rod > > > > > > I'd be interested in knowing about other rebreather designs as well. From > > my experience, there is a substantial audible difference between a > > solenoid injecting O2 and a solenoid that is "dry clicking". You would > > notice this difference even if you were very distracted. > > > > Aloha, > > Rich > > -- > > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@terra.net'. > > Send subscription/archive requests to `techdiver-request@terra.net'. > > > Richard Pyle deepreef@bi*.bi*.ha*.or* ******************************************************************* "WHATEVER happens to you when you willingly go underwater is COMPLETELY and ENTIRELY your own responsibility! If you cannot accept this responsibility, stay out of the water!" *******************************************************************
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