Database German Oxygen Rebreathers
This database shows the oxygen rebreathers developed and used in Germany. The breathing apparatus are used for different purposes. The first models were mainly used in the mining industry and during the First World War devices were developed to escape from submarines. Later the oxygen breathing apparatus was used by the military but also by sports divers who practise photography or want to dive with light systems. Oxygen devices, because of their characteristics, can offer a long operating time, both above and under water. An important warning for homebuilders; Oxygen rebreathers require specific knowledge and are repeatedly involved in fatal accidents. Never dive alone, make sure nitrogen is removed from the loop and do not dive deeper than 6 metres. No rights can be derived from the information on these pages.
1902 Shamrock Pneumatophor
History of Mine escape apparatus Shamrock
1923 Draeger Tubben
History of Mine escape apparatus Draeger 1923 Tübben
1932 Auer Audos MR 2 O-S
Auer MR 2 O-S bergbau rettungsgerät
1919 Draeger SSG 1919
History of Mine escape apparatus Draeger SSG 1919
1889 Auer
History of Mine escape apparatus build by der Auer Gesellschaft
1938 Selbstretter 180, 200 and 200A
History of Mine escape apparatus Modell 180, 200 and 200A
1962 Dräger LOX rebreather Simbal
In 1962, Dräger produced the Simbal liquid oxygen rebreather
1986 Dräger Oxy 30
Mine escape rebreather Oxy 30
2020 Auer MSA Airelite
Modern MSA AUER firefighting rebreather
1953 Dräger Barakuda Tummler
Mine escape rebreather Oxy 30
1961 Dräger Travox 120
The 1961 Travox 120 firefighter breathing apparatus
1940-45 Hilfsatmer 186 and 220
The 1942 Draeger Hilfsatmer