Database German Oxygen Rebreathers

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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.

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

1940-45 Hilfsatmer 186 and 220

The 1942 Draeger Hilfsatmer

1909 Misch Gas gerät DM20

The 20-metre diving depth DM20 build in 1909

Gürtel-Taucher-Apparat 1914

The 20-metre diving depth Gurtel Tauch Apparat from 1914

1960 Dräger TR60

The German TR60 tauchretter

1966 Dräger TR66

The German TR66 tauchretter

“Lieutenant Lund Biography part 2”

This fantastic article about the history of the Lt Lund I and Lt Lund II and Lt Lund III rebreather is written and published by Helmut Knüfermann. It is with great pleasure that I am able to offer the readers of my website this fantastic story thanks to Helmut’s generous offer

“Lieutenant Lund Biography part 1“

This fantastic article about the history of the Lt Lund I and Lt Lund II rebreather is written and published by Helmut Knüfermann. It is with great pleasure that I am able to offer the readers of my website this fantastic story thanks to Helmut’s generous offer