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John Routley modified AGA mask

John Routley modified AGA mask

by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Homebuild Rebreather
 Accessories HBRA, Homebuilders

John Routley modified his AGA mask to be fitted as a FFM on his Dolphin rebreather John Routley managed to turn his AGA mask in a FFM for his Dolphin rebreather. Combined with the Nemotech oc/dsv mouthpiece this might be an interesting development. Hi Janwillem very...
Dave Thompsons new perspectives

Dave Thompsons new perspectives

by Jan Willem Bech | Homebuilders Hybride Electronic Closed Circuit Rebreather HEOR, Homebuilders

Dave Thompsons new perspectives first dive with prototype Inspiration rebreather by Dave Thompson (picture with permission by DT) On the picture above you see the prototype of the Inspiration rebreather. Dave Thompson, the inventor of this system, sent me ideas for...
George Kamarinos Olive Green IDA

George Kamarinos Olive Green IDA

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...
Oxydrant Exive for Euronaut

Oxydrant Exive for Euronaut

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...
Paul Raymaekers IDA71 MCCR

Paul Raymaekers IDA71 MCCR

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...
Peder Seippel ASCS

Peder Seippel ASCS

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...
Philip Gerin Kiss Azimuth

Philip Gerin Kiss Azimuth

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...
Ralph Buscemi CCR

Ralph Buscemi CCR

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...
Black Water Nymph

Black Water Nymph

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...
Richard Harris KISS style Rebreather

Richard Harris KISS style Rebreather

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...
Roel Suk Dolphin MCCR

Roel Suk Dolphin MCCR

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,...
William Sewell secret suit rebreather

William Sewell secret suit rebreather

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...
Stan Henning MCCR

Stan Henning MCCR

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...
Steve Z Paige Biopak 45

Steve Z Paige Biopak 45

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...
Steve Paige SSUBA

Steve Paige SSUBA

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...
Steve Paige Scarab

Steve Paige Scarab

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...
Titanium and Alubox Michael Hearn

Titanium and Alubox Michael Hearn

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...
Tom Rose Swampfox

Tom Rose Swampfox

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...
Uri Baran Head Up Display

Uri Baran Head Up Display

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....
Uwe IDA-71

Uwe IDA-71

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...
Valery Mukhin IDA-59SCR

Valery Mukhin IDA-59SCR

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...
William Sewell MR 101

William Sewell MR 101

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...
Philippe Gerin Wing for Kiss rebreather

Philippe Gerin Wing for Kiss rebreather

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...
Dave Sutton smallest CCR

Dave Sutton smallest CCR

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,...
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