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Has anybody had a free flow at deeper than 30m? I was diving on the Beagle in the clyde, and as i came round the bow the current hit me in the face and my reg freeflowed. So I took my reg out my mouth and bent the hose to stop the freeflow as stopping the air from the first stage stops a freeflow. But it doesend work at 30m. So I bought myself a new toy a "flow stop" Its a valve that connects to the second stage and slides forward to open and back to close. Great Idea but since i'v fitted it I have not had a freeflow. PS I fitted one to my Rebreather ADV as well, dont want to lose all my dill. :cool:
Sounds a very good idea. I want one.... or three for my regs.
Here r some links
http://www.apdiving.com/technology/components/flowstop/
http://www.divernet.com/technique/1205freeflow.shtml
What about DV's with flow control knobs on them? Are they any good and does anyone use theirs?
Lizardland
15-08-06, 12:41
www.rebreatherspares.co.uk also sell them, their prices are really good for most things.
Not a bad idea, especially on a rebreather when you've only got a titchy bottle. Shame you can't really fit them on the KISS.
www.rebreatherspares.co.uk also sell them, their prices are really good for most things.
Not a bad idea, especially on a rebreather when you've only got a titchy bottle. Shame you can't really fit them on the KISS.
Could not find them on the web site?
Lizardland
16-08-06, 10:04
I think they are in the gas connection system section.
craigdiver
17-08-06, 10:20
Has anybody had a free flow at deeper than 30m? I was diving on the Beagle in the clyde, and as i came round the bow the current hit me in the face and my reg freeflowed. So I took my reg out my mouth and bent the hose to stop the freeflow as stopping the air from the first stage stops a freeflow. But it doesend work at 30m. So I bought myself a new toy a "flow stop" Its a valve that connects to the second stage and slides forward to open and back to close. Great Idea but since i'v fitted it I have not had a freeflow. PS I fitted one to my Rebreather ADV as well, dont want to lose all my dill. :cool:
Seen them and really liked the idea as my octopus sometimes gets a bit over excited when blasting my DSMB.
However, was concerned that could be accidentally shut off - how easy would it be to operate it accidentally and is there a lock open?
Cheers
CraigDiver
There is no lock but they work really easy. Two fingers and the slide valve works. Ask someone who has one, a great idea.