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REVO Rebreather Classic Video from Jill Heinerth

Revo Rebreather Revisited

REVO is one of the most searched terms on RebreatherPro. Here is a REVO Rebreather video reprised:

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

CCR Rebreather Sorb Patrol

When you train with Jill, there are fringe benefits-like deliveries from the 140 MPH sorb patrol vehicle!

Cave Divers and Rebreather Featured on Wired Science

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/09/gallery_cavediving/

WIRED magazine has a wonderful article looking at rebreather technology and cave diving.  Lots of pictures, too. Click the link above, or cut and paste to your browser.

Rebreather Diving Summit

Rebreather Diving Summit from Robert McClellan on Vimeo.

Jill Heinerth, Tom Mount, Lamar Hires, Leon Scamahorn, Bruce Partridge, Jakub Rahacek, Brett Hemphill and others at the NACD Rebreather Summit in High Springs, Florida. Represented are IANTD, RebreatherPro.com, NACD, Dive Rite Optima, Innerspace Megalodon, Shearwater Pursuit, Hammerhead Golem Gear, Kiss, Orobouros Sentinel, Inspiration, US Navy.

Revo at Rebreather Week