by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
George Kamarinos Olive Green IDA 71 George Kamarinos from Greece has been diving rebreathers for several years. He rebuild a RG-UF/M an modified several parts for his purposes.On this page George shows his latest creation, a modified IDA 71 russian rebreather. George...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Electronic Controlled Closed Circuit Rebreathers ECCR, Database Oxygen Rebreathers
Stefan build his own CCR model Oxydrant later called Exive The Oxydrant is part of a bigger project called Euronaut. Carsten, Frank, Stefan, Ingo and Andre are building there own private submarine. They planned a 16 meter submarine to be able to dive up to 250 meters...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Paul Raymaekers build his own MCCR rebreather based on IDA71 Paul Raymaekers lives in Belgium. He rebuild a Russian IDA 71 to a full closed circuit KISS style rebreather. There are some very nice features applied in his system. Paul managed to make the rebreather very...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Active Semi Closed System ASCS, Homebuilders
Peder Seippel Willie rebreather Peder Seippel made two rebreathers. He made one rebreather completely by himself. His other rebreathers is based on the IDA71. Please check his homepage here: http://www.seippel.nu/ The Willie of today is a constant mass flow SCR with...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Philippe Gerin Kiss Style Azimuth Philippe sent me his excellent builders story how he rebuild his Azimuth (SCR) rebreather to a KISS style operated CCR. Thank you Philippe for your contribution! Index OverviewOxygen first stage and cylinderKiss ValveOxygen feed...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Ralph Buscemi (M) CCR rebreather Ralph Buscemi first build a rebreather using the RG-UFM as a donor. Later he decided to build a model that is worn on the back. All the concepts of homebuild rebreathers contribute to the creation of new models. So if this article...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Uwe Bush Black Water Nymph Uwe designed and built his own CMF (Constant Mass Flow) rebreather. He used parts from East German and Russian rebreathers. The reducer and constant mass flow valve comes from the RG/UF-M scrubber of a Russian IDA rebreather. Have fun with...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Richard Harris build his own KISS Style MCCR rebreather Dr. Richard Harris is an anesthetist from Australia who build his own Closed circuit Rebreather. His homepage gives you all the details but I thought it would be nice to add this design to the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Roel Suk rebuilt his Dolphin to a MCCR rebreather On this page you will find pictures of the rebreather rebuild by Roel Suk. He rebuild his standard Dolphin to a MCCR, using the Gordon Kiss valve. Special attention is given to the shell that is of a superior quality,...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual Operated Oxygen Rebreather MOOR, Homebuilders
William Sewell build a rebreather.. in his drysuit Below you see what I received from William Sewell. Possibly you know his nickname Bill by his Pendulum rebreather which is described elsewhere on this website. At this moment Bill is working at a very ventured...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Stan Henning CEDU AWARD # 9 For answering the call… “If You Can’t Build A Rebreather, You Shouldn’t Dive A Rebreather.” It is with great pleasure that the CEDU Recognize and Present the “Honors of the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual Operated Oxygen Rebreather MOOR, Homebuilders
Steve Z Paige Biopak 45 Steve Paige sent my a bundle of very nice photos of his rebuild and homebuild rebreathers.After scanning them I realized he rebuilt a fire fighting / mine rescue rebreather to be used for underwater purposes.Here you find the pictures of his...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders Constant Injection Oxygen Rebreather CIOR, Homebuilders
Steve’s Suba Shallow Underwater Breathing Apparatus This new home built rebreather is the combination of parts from five other rebreathers. Double hoses are from the Lar V made by Dräger, there are 4 check valves. The Scrubber is from a Fenzy rebreather, it...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
Steve Z Paige Scarab Rebreather Scarab Beetle Scarab Beetle One of the most famous of all Egyptian amulets, the sacred scarab is an emblem of the Great Creator of the Universe and is a symbol of perpetual renewal of life. Wear scarab beetle jewelry for good luck...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Homebuild Rebreather
Accessories HBRA, Homebuilders
Titanium and Alubox for Inspiration rebreathers The TITANBOX and ALIBOX I’ve been diving with an INSPIRATION CCR for several years now and started looking for a frame to take larger tanks. So I searched on the internet as well at dive shows and in dive magazines. I...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual Operated Oxygen Rebreather MOOR, Homebuilders
Tom Rose Swampfox and adapted RG/UFM If you’d met this man in a cafe and you’re a diver, I guarantee he can keep you busy till late. Tom Rose is CEDU Award winner with his unique rebreather “SWAMP FOX”. Unfortunately Tom passed away a few years...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Homebuild Rebreather
Accessories HBRA, Homebuilders
Uri Baran Head Up display Uri Baran sent me some pictures of a prototype HUD for the use on 3 cell and Inspiration rebreathers. These pictures represents the idea of a single HUD that is added to the standard Scrubber and electronics of the Inspiration rebreather....
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Constant Injection Oxygen Rebreather CIOR, Homebuilders
Uwe IDA 71 Logo My IDA-71is a conversion to an active, pure-O2 CCR. It’s great for natural observation, and easy to dive; it’s good for first experiences diving a rebreather, if you respect the rules. I removed one scrubber and the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Active Semi Closed System ASCS, Homebuilders
Valery Mukhin IDA59 SCR Recently I received very information about the adventures of the Russian diver Valery Mukhin. Valery achieved to build his own semiclosed rebreather based on a IDA 59 ! Here you find his story.© 2004 Dear Mr. Jan Willem Bech;I would like to...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
William Sewell MR 101 June 2003:Here is the latest work of William Sewell. Member of CEDU, inventor of the Arctic Lung and the Stealth rebreather. Here you find his latest work in building superb ‘cold water rebreathers’. William Sewell MR101 MR101 OXYGEN...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Homebuild Rebreather
Accessories HBRA, Homebuilders
Philippe Gerin wing for Kiss rebreather Here is some nice information Philip Gerin sent me about a new designed wing to fit the KISS rebreather. Guys, So far my quest for the perfect BC for the Kiss was not successful. Now, it’s over. Pat Duffy accepted to take the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Electronic Controlled Closed Circuit Rebreathers ECCR, Homebuilders
Dave Sutton’s smallest CCR Text and photos by Dave Sutton, 2005 OK, Guys, here is my version of the worlds smallest CCR. Here’s what it is, and how it came to be. I’ve been diving pure 02 rebreathers for a long time, doing photography, observation,...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database Oxygen Rebreathers, Database OX GER
A very early quick release In 1914 Charles Christiansen from Gelsenkirchen applied for a patent on his invention to equip rescue systems intended to escape from submarines with a quick release device. The purpose of this device is to be able to throw off the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database Oxygen Rebreathers, Database OX GER
1910 Dräger Tauchretter DM1 In 1910 there was a terrible accident in which 27 French soldiers drowned in their submarine.This incident shocked Europe and prompted Dräger to design a lifesaver. With this rescue device,the first Tauchretter was born, followed by a...
