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
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...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
How can I travel lightweight with the rebreather? The primary goal why the Travelframe was designed is to put the entire frame and rebreather unit into a carry-on bag to take on-board a plane. The construction of the Inspiration rebreather is very reliable and has...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Fitting the original automatic diluent valve on the Inspiration When I bought my Inspiration in 2000, the original model did not have an Automatic Diluent Valve (ADV). To dive with the rebreather, the diluent button had to be used during the descent to regularly...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Some info on how to transport your rebreather While this information is a bit older, it might help you find a system for transporting your rebreather. During my travels, I always took advantage of my travel frame. The rebreather fitted in a standard bag and I was...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Pete Mesley about redundant Oxygen source If anyone is interested here is a couple of modification I have made to my Buddy Inspiration.’by Pete Mesley NZ’ TOTALLY REDUNDANT OXYGEN SOURCE FOR INSPIRATION This is a totally redundant O2 source plugged into...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
If you are looking for maximum redundancy Dave Apperley Imagine being 20 minutes into a dive, 120 meters deep, in a cave, and having your breathing system fail! Not only do you need to breathe NOW, you also need to be able to breathe for the next three hours while you...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Pete Mesley informs on his approach to moisture in the scrubber lid I first got this idea from seeing the inside of the Mk 15.5’s and observed the open cell foam in there to soak up all the condensation. Here are a few picks I have taken on reducing that in my...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
I created this page to solve a tricky mouthpiece problem. However, it is very important to realise that the actions described here can lead to an unusable leaking mouthpiece.I see the heavy twisting of the mouthpiece as a serious safety hazard of the Inspiration. If...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Servicing a diluent inflator button The Diluent button sometimes needs to be cleaned, or an O-ring replaced. Because the oxygen button comes into contact with pure oxygen, oxygen service conditions must be taken into account when overhauling it. That means cleaning...
by Jan Willem Bech | Vademecum
Using of the Inspiration rebreather in practice If you’re just starting out in rebreather diving, you can be quite concerned about maintenance and service. However, using the Inspiration in practice is not that bad for me. When I started Inspiration diving in...
