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> Rich said:
> > Don't forget rebreathing off the BC.  I've never heard that one taught, 
> > but I am convinced it was the only thing that got me two the surface on two 
> > occasions (both from 40-50 feet).
> > 
> As far as I know breathing off the BC is not taught because there is a
> risk for infections caused by bacteria ( and probably some other stuff too)
> that grow inside the BC.
> Personally, I clean the inside of my BC two to three times a year with
> 'Chloramine', a commercially available desinfectant. However, I think this
> is hardly enough for something you want to breathe from.
> 
> Does anyone know what is the procedure for breathing bags in rebreathers?
> 
> Of course, I only want to point out that there is a potential risk involved.
> When the alternative is drowning, the choice is clear (to me at least).
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Joel Coopmans              
> Supply Chain Software          To dive or not to dive,
> Analyst-programmer             that's the question.
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