Holger Berghäuser presented his TR300 rebreather. The shown
unit is a prototype. It is a promising development since Holger's goal is to
build a rebreather for a larger public. The unit looks like a pssive
addition rebreather but is in fact a normal SCR. There is a certain modular
construction since the unit can be reconfigured to a CMF closed circuit
rebreather. The unit has actually been tested and is in a preproduction
phase. The most impressive factor is the price. Goal is to sell the unit for
1000,- euro. That would certainly offer big possibilities for rebreather
diving. If you want extra information visit Holger's webpages:
http://www.hb-best.de
There is an English version with details here:
http://www.tr300.de/divetube.html
Holger Berghäuser showing his TR300.
Operational
This picture gives an idea about the size of the unit compared to a 7
liter steel cylinder.
The Counterlungs of the SCR are integrated. There is NO second bellow
inside.
Gas addition by needle valve
Overpressure valve on the bottom
simple one gas addition block with integrated needle valve
Dual gas inlet manifold with needle valve
Scrubberparts
The unit is prepared to be conected to a VR 3. Connecting more cells is
possible!
PO2 measurement with standard components
The very strong bellow
The components together
I hope Holger will further improve his
design and realize his goal. It would mean a step forward in the rebreather
world.