by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX unknown
fr This old rebreather This unknown model could be build in Australia.
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX unknown
fr Brass French unit This magnificent unknown rebreather is believed to have a French origin. The unit appears to have been produced in the periodel 1940-1960. The twin hose model indicates a period after 1940. Do you know what type of rebreather this...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual Operated Oxygen Rebreather MOOR, Homebuilders
nz A Fenzy super-basic manual operated rb Fenzy Oxygen rebreather made by Dave Ray of Second Wind rebreather in 1980! DATASHEET OXYGEN REBREATHERSecond Wind Fenzy New ZealandDate: 03 -11-2003 Database oxygen rebreathers by:J.W. BechManufacturerSecond Wind...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual operated Closed Circuit Systems MCCR, Homebuilders
rs Arak M83 conversion to MCCR Rajko from Serbia sent me interesting information about the conversion of his Arak M83 ‘Drina’. He converted this former yugoslavian-origin oxygen rebreather into a manually operated closed circuit rebreather. Read below the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX ISR
il The secret oxygen rebreather of S’13 Israel’s Special forces have a long history with ups and downs. The link below refers to a page (Portuguese) where much information can be found about the history of the Shayetet 13 also called s’13. The elite...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl Thanks to Pawel from Poland, you can get acquainted with the Polish oxygen rebreather model AUG L. This particularly well-constructed unit is mainly used in environments with hazardous gases, such as for firefighting and mine rescue operations. It is available in...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Position of gas cylinders The position of gas cylinders is largely determined by the application of the rebreather. We distinguish between land-based use and underwater use. Land-based use generally involves equipment used in hazardous atmospheres. This mainly...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl Self-rescue systems are designed to escape from a hazardous atmosphere. These devices are not designed to enter a hazardous atmosphere. The operation is quite similar of all these types of devices. Inside the device is an oxygen candle that is activated with a...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl W-2000 regenerative apparatus is the successor to the well-known W-70 oxygen apparatus. It is designed to protect the respiratory system during rescue work in an atmosphere that is not suitable for breathing, as well as other work requiring a long period of...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl Faser minerescue oxygen rebreather W-70M Regenerative apparatus W – 70M The W-70M regenerative respirator is designed to protect the respiratory system during rescue work in an atmosphere that is not suitable for breathing, as well as other work requiring a...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl The Faser W-70 mine rescue oxygen rebreather Faser’s Oxygen rebreather Model W-70 is designed for use in industry or mines. The unit is available in a 2 or 4-hour version. Its successor the W70 M is a more modern version of the rebreather shown.It has a 2...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl W63P industrial and mining rebreather made by Polish FABER S.A. The W-63P is a self-contained isolating multi-hour oxygen apparatus. It is an upgraded version of the W-63 for use in mining and industrial settings. The unit is a so-called side hose device. The...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX POL
pl The ATE-1 apparatus with chemically bound oxygen is an insulating, individual rescue apparatus designed for evacuation in emergency situations from sunken armored combat vehicles. It is used to protect the user’s respiratory tract against harmful substances...
by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Manual Operated Oxygen Rebreather MOOR, Homebuilders
Return to MOOR database Return to main Homebuilders page James Lee from Singapore build the Baraku CMF oxygen rebreather BARUKU, Homebuild CMF James Lee Singapore12-01-2005 Database oxygen rebreathers by: J.W. BechManufacturerJames...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX Yug
yug The autonomous oxygen diving apparatus ARAK M-83, affectionately called “Drina”, was made for the needs of the Yugoslav Navy (JRM) based on all previous experience with closed-circuit breathing apparatus for diving with oxygen used by the JRM. The...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX AUT
at In the period 1904-1918, the first Superoxide rebreathers were introduced The Pneumatophor device was designed by Dr. Max Bamberger and Dr. Friedrich Böck in 1904 and was manufactured by O. Neupert Nachfolger in Wien. Several models were built between 1904 and...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX AUT
at Georg Albrecht Meyer produced a very early oxygen rebreather for mine rescue in Austria Curriculum vitae Georg Albrecht Meyer Dr.-Ing. eh. Georg Albrecht Meyer (born 1862, died 27 October 1937 in Potsdam) was mine director in Herne from 1891-1918 and one of the...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX AUS
Ted Eldred’s MK3 Porpoise Oxygen Rebreather 1946 After the first publication of the Oxygen Rebreather Database in 1999, I had never expected so many oxygen rebreathers were built world-wide. Now with over 300 models I finally have one from Australia. The photos...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX AUT
One of the first produced oxygen rebreathers from Austria 1895 The first internationally significant self-rescue devices came from Austria. The reason for the development of the Austrian self-rescue devices was a dynamite and coal dust explosion in Karvin in Austrian...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX ITA
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX ITA
During the second world war Pirelli rebreathers were in use by both Italian and German forces. Many websites are dedicated to these war heroes. Part of the photos from the Germans are from Michael Jung’s book “Sabotage Unter Wasser”.The book describes the effords of...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database Passive addition rebreathers
us This is information about this old rig was sent to me by Bob Nicholson. The described rebreather was the pre-halcyon rebreather designed by Jack Kellon. Thanks to Bob for sharing this information! Below is info sent out when first the first units were made. In...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
A closer Look at Vision Tino de Rijk, The Netherlands, April 2007 (version 1.3) This 1.3 version is updated based on the new V02.01.03 Vision firmware release Introduction In November 2006 an experienced Inspiration diver reported a strange incident: during a dive in...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Maintenance of the Apeks First Stage T20/US4 Non-Turret DIN A WORD OF CAUTION: This plan is for academic study only and is not complete. It is unsafe to service any regulator without APEKS factory training and certification. The reader assumes all responsibility for...
