Rebreather Pro

Jill Heinerth Rebreather Seminar at Beneath the Sea

Upcoming Seminar at BTS I still have a few spots left in the Rebreather Fundamentals Workshop with Rebreather Pro Jill Heinerth - Sunday March 25 from 9am - 4pm at the Beneath the Sea Diving Symposium.

Meadowlands Exposition Center, Seacaucus New Jersey Classroom session: $95 will include many educational resources to take home. Tickets available online at: www.BeneathTheSea.org (space is limited) Enjoy a full-day academic session with CCR expert Jill Heinerth. Using fascinating stories and a multimedia presentation, Jill will cover all the essentials of rebreather diving.

If you are looking to purchase a rebreather, this is an opportunity to learn how to be a wise consumer and make the choice that is right for you. If you already own a rebreather and want a review of academics, new trends and the future of CCR diving, then this seminar will offer an opportunity to gather new information. If you want to prevent yourself from joining the ranks of 20 or so people who perish each year on rebreathers, this workshop will inform you about accident analysis and prevention. If you want a day with an expert who will carefully answer your questions and help you find solutions, then this is your best opportunity to spend a day with Jill. If you want to see how rebreathers are being used in exciting expeditions around the world, this full-day road show will entertain and motivate you to participate in CCR diving.

The workshop is non-denominational… all training agencies and all manufacturers are welcome. All levels of divers are welcome from recreational through technical divers.

Topics: Rebreather operations and procedures Basics, types, operation and essential care Selecting a rebreather: comparing apples and oranges Selecting an instructor Understanding CE testing Myths and misconceptions about rebreather diving Carbon dioxide: dangerous and ignored Reducing oxygen issues Planning for the future: deep mixed-gas operations Accident analysis and prevention: beating the complacency trap Traveling with rebreathers: tips and warnings Lots of time for questions...and answers

See you there -- Jill

Rebreather Diving Consumables

I get asked about the cost of consumables for rebreathers quite often. Here is a breakdown based on an average rebreather. Many variables exist for particular units and tank sizes.

Oxygen - in North Florida a tank is filled for about $4 - $6 and lasts up to ten hours, independent of depth
Diluent - depth dependent, but lasts for a good day of diving for $4
Bailout - these are likely plumbed to your inflator and/or dry suit, but won’t be used for anything beyond safety checks, practice or open circuit bailout, therefore will last up to months prior to refilling unless you have had an incident
Batteries - depends on your unit. Mine is rechargeable, so extremely low cost. My first rig had batteries that were $100 for about 40 hours of use!
Sorb - averages between $25 and $30 per fill or cartridge for most people. These may last from two to six hours depending on your unit, although it is always advisable to start fresh for deep.
Trimix - local prices vary dramatically, but you will likely only need 13 cft (2 liters) of mix for a deep dive. If you keep a filled pair of bailout tanks, you’ll only be refilling the onboard tank for dives. It is cheaper to store an extra set of bailout tanks than fill and dump on a regular basis.
Service - don’t forget to factor service into your life. Don’t wait for something to break. Be proactive.  Jill Heinerth

Say Hi to Nautilus at DEMA

Nautilus has a new website that is worth checking out. www.divenautilus.com
Besides great information, check out some of the downloads with some great images.
If you want to see a "live" Nautilus, they will be at DEMA in Orlando at the ANDI booth. They still have one of the best deals in the market. $7485 includes training and a rebreather. Wow!
--Jill Heinerth