Rebreather error!

[NotDeadYet]

Originally Posted by Adrian Kelland

Thanks Mark,

I thought I might have it wrong

So when the loop is closed, it is not the mouthpiece being closed, it isolates the mouthpiece from the loop, leaving access to flow from the standard reg?

Adrian

Generally what happens is that when you turn the handle it turns a barrel inside the mouthpiece. In one position the barrel seals the opening on the 2nd stage but leaves the openings to the loop clear. In the other it seals off the loop openings and clears the 2nd stage outlet.

I'm very sceptical over how viable the mouthpiece would be after a cocktail. I accidentally swallowed some lime dust (only what was on my fingers from filling the scrubber) and it was enough to cause vomiting. Cocktails are very rare but if it did happen I wouldn't imagine it would take much to contaminate the mouthpiece. I also can't believe how anyone can survive a cocktail undrewater after feeling its effects on the surface, I have a great deal of respect for anyone who has managed it. Balls of steel.

Cheers,

Stuart

[Okeanos]

Originally Posted by NotDeadYet

I also can't believe how anyone can survive a cocktail undrewater after feeling its effects on the surface, I have a great deal of respect for anyone who has managed it. Balls of steel.

I know someone who did, I'm sure he'll be along shortly.