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.
1910_1911 Dräger Halbstunden Gerät Rettungsgerät
The 1910_1911 was one of two new breathing apparatus Dräger released in these years. The model was an improved version of the 1904_05 model and used the injector system.
1912 Westfalia Tauchretter
The 1912 Westfalia Tauchretter used a fast inflation system to have oxygen available per direct when escaping the submarine
1907 Draeger Pulmotor
Resuscitators began in 1907 when Johann Heinrich Dräger, owner of the Drägerwerk AG Company, produced the “Pulmotor” Resuscitator.
Shamrock-type Pneumatophor 1897-1898
In 1897 mine direktor G.A. Meyer modified a earlier unit to the Shamrock type Pneumatophor or Zweiflaschenapparat