Paul,

Thanks for the input.  I can think of a few really cool things to do with
electronics on a rb... but for me it would be just to tinker... to design
something for myself might be fun; but I wouldn't want to design something
for others; The liability would be far too great for my liking both from a
personal as well as a legal standpoint.

The real purpose of my question was for someone, anyone, to tell me when
using a rebreather is appropriate.  I'm expecting common answers such as
taking pictures when you don't want bubbles in the frame but I'm betting
that someone has some pretty uncommon uses when a rebreather is appropriate
for TECHNICAL diving.

Anyone???


Joe West



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Braunbehrens [mailto:Bakalite@ba*.co*]
> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 4:35 PM
> To: arizonajeep@ho*.co*; 'Trey'; 'Depth Charge';
> techdiver@aquanaut.com
> Subject: Re:What Are the Circumstances where a rebreather is
> appropriate? Was RE: This is inspiration diving and people
> are supposed
> to die
>
>
> Joe, I'm not sure if it's "possible", but who really cares?  At this
> point, there are other options available (rb without electronics, OS
> scuba, don't do the dive).  O2 sensors and water area  bad
> combination, there is water in the breathing loop (mostly vapor), the
> sensor has to be in there too...unless you have unlimited funds and a
> really good reason, why bother?
>
> The real problem is all these guys who think the rb's are the cat's
> pajamas, are strapped for cash, buy an inspiration and go to the
> great reef in the sky.  It gives the sport a bad name!
>
> Cheers.
>
>
> Joe W wrote:
> ~
> >Well,
> >
> >I've heard the following repeated oft enough:
> >
> >George Irvine (not Irving,Earwing,Boving or any other such incorrect
> >spelling of his last name) says:
> >><snip> and unless
> >>  they have a real
> >>  good reason to dive one, and I don't know too many people
> who do,<snip>
> >
> >Could someone or a few someone's list the circumstances where using a
> >rebreather is appropriate?
> >
> >
> >
> >Let me also add, as an electrical engineer who worked for
> NASA for 6 years:
> >
> >It is entirely possible to build an electronic rebreather
> who's combined
> >component failure rate is less than that of any currently existing
> >open-circuit SCUBA assembly.
> >
> >Will it be expensive?
> >Yes.
> >
> >Will it be bulky?
> >Most likely.
> >
> >In fact; it will most likely look very similar to the life
> support systems
> >worn by astronauts when going EVA.
> >
> >I'd be happy to entertain a public discussion with anyone
> who believes
> >otherwise.
> >
> >
> >
> >Kind Regards,
> >
> >Joe West
> >
> >
> >
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