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Nemo
Tec has gone out of business but with all the known
problems I have found a few more....very serious problems,
one the screws that hold on the second
stage on to the main DSV are the wrong side of the o-ring and are
not sealed so much of the problems with neg pressure test can be
over come by sealing these threads either by ptfe tape on the
threads or by a small gasket/oring on the screw head.
Second
and much more serious problem is the way the inner valve holder in
the second stage is made. the valve is an ATX40 and in the the ATX40
housing there is two lugs that hold the valve arm in place, so when
the valve is pressed down the arm does not pop out of it's
seat.........on the nemo tec valve these lugs are missing. this
means if you inhale very deep you can displace the valve arm, so all
delivery will stop....just when you need it!
BE CAREFUL USING THIS VALVE....... I may
have fix for this valve problem as well as the screw problem.
kindest regards
John Routley
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Dismantling the existing Inspiration hose adaptor is not a simple job. You need a special tool, and even so it is not always simple. As can be seen on the illustration the connector exists of a swivel stem, 2 half inner hose clamps, and two locking rings. To dismantle the ‘hose’ tool is to be inserted in the swivel stem. Then the inner hose clamps have to be kept in a firm grip to avoid that they turn as well. This can be done with a small screwdriver. You can also adjust the pliers in such a manner that this will fit in the two grooves.
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Here it becomes clear that the inner hose clamps can move along. This is prevented by using pliers and a hose tool. The outer ends of the pliers have to be grinded to reach the right size. The pliers are inserted into the adaptor via the hose. Beware not to damage the hose! |
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The hose is normally present at the left hand side. To leave no doubt I have left it out in this photo. The ‘hose’ tool stops the swivels stem from turning. The pliers stop the outer hose clamps. Now turn the locking ring loose from the outer hose clamps and the swivel stem. |
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Now the new connection from Filip can be assembled. This is a simple job. A black of white adaptor (colour depends on production date) is put in the hose. The adaptor fits in the OC/CC valve perfectly, a strong ring then pinch off the hose. Now tighten the ring fairly firm and then you have an exceedingly strong connection. |
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The mouth piece is somewhat heavier at the surface then the standard mouthpiece. Under water the difference is almost nil. I did not experience any difference in comfort. The only thing that needs sincere attention is the way you place the IP hose. For this regulator I have used an extra flowstop to avoid free flow at all circumstances. This valve is opened when used normally. I only lock it in case of free flow. The observation of which should not prevent problems;)). |
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As
shown clearly here the valves within the mouth piece are of high quality.
When diving I noticed no difference in breathing resistance. Switching from
CC to OC can easily be done with one hand. The breathing resistance of an OC
regulator is remarkably higher than that of the Inspiration. Additionally an
incredible noise is caused by a large number of escaping bubbles…..;)).
However, it is a reassuring thought that you can switch to a safely
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I have reflected on how to handle this extra safety facility in practice. At the end of the day you buy an OC/CC mouthpiece in order to switch quickly to a safe bottom gas. Since I dive in two different manners I wanted to be able to adapt the system in order to dive with or without a side bottle. When I make dives to approx. 25 meters I do not carry an extra cylinder and I connect the mouthpiece to the inboard diluent. However, as soon as I make a deeper dive I want to be able to connect the mouthpiece to my inboard diluent gas and side bottle at the same time. This is why I placed a Diluent Switch. This switch was produced by one of my friends (bedankt Hansje!) and is not for sale. There are however various addresses where such switches can be bought (Aldo Ferruci, Sartek, Filip). Make sure the system can be rebuild in a simple manner and work with as many standard connections and hoses as possible. The diluent switch has to be robust and it should be possible to use it with diving gloves on.
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Finally: Filip Krolak has built a perfect OC/CC mouthpiece for use on various rebreathers. The materials and workmanship but above all the breathing comfort can be classified as very good. A very high quality product is been offered for a price worth it. I can warmly recommend Filips’s mouthpiece! For the latest information check the Nemotech website: http://www.master.pl/~nemotech/
Janwillem Bech
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Filip offered me the possibility to test his new HEAD UP DISPLAY. A report will follow soon! |
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