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Thrill seeker hugs Bajdas...no hard feels... :wink:

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Hi
The objective of the post was to assist me understand the challenges you face. The advertising was a response to a question asked by one of the forum members. Just to let u know there is an Australian office which may assist with the biopak.

I am still looking for further information about oc/cc. Any inputs would be valuable.

If it offends the members that I am south African, I can leave this forum. I thought that a forum was about information/experiencing sharing,irrespective of location.

Kind Regards

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The company labzone has acquire the rights to distribute the closed cicuit rebreather in africa. For more information on the unit go to www.biopak240r.com

We supply good quality products to the african market. My engaging is to understand the challenges that you face and try help people that put their lives at risk on a daily bases.

I see this as a start to an interesting journey. I am a scuba instructor and use a rebreather. I see the advantages for diving.....I am not comparing diving to fire fighting but merely looking at the benefits rebreather have to offer.

The cost would be in the region of +/- R100 000. I am still working on the final costings.

Please feel free to add any further information of cc/oc breathing apparatus an or stuff that would make firefighters lives easier.

Thank you for all the responses.

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A few thoughts on
Open circuit 21% o2 of which +/-80% is wasted(Volume).Limited to 60 minutes
Closed circuit 100% o2 100% reusable.4hr rating

Two scenario's

1.Fireman A enters an unknown environment with open circuit,heart rate has increased,breahing rate has increased,Co2 increased.Increase CO2 due to breathing 21% o2, his ability to perform is negatively effected due to co2 build up and higher work rate.

2. Fireman B enter an unkown enviroment wih closed circuit,heart rate has increased,breathing rate has increased,co2 increase. He is breathing 100
% the co2 build up would not be as great as the unit has scrubber/Sodalime to extract the co2.His ability to perform would mirror his training.

Why breath close circuit?

1. Easier Breathing- High volume less resistance
2. Faster deployment -Scrubber and cooling system.
3.Greater safety and comfort -Light weight

my view is that open circuit should not be allowed. it old technology

I think scott facemask is comming out with comms

my 2cents..... thanks for the reply

Regards
Thrillseeker




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Hi All

I am a newbie :-D to this forum and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for posting. There is lots of valuable information here.

I have a few questions.
1. Would firefighters uses closed circuit breathing apparatus?
2. What is the biggest challenge with the current breathing equipment?
3. Would communication devices fitted be useful?
4. Issues with the full face mask?

Any relevant information about breathing apparatus would be appreciated.

If this topic has been discussed i do apologies for a repeat.

Kind Regards
Thrill seeker


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