Phil Short about Tecline Rebreather Wing

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Phil Short has been a dive industry professional for over 27 years, during which time he has logged over 6000 dives with over 3000 hours on Closed Circuit Rebreathers.

As an educator, Phil has trained scientific groups, including: US National Parks Service, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the Archeologists of the Chinese National Museum in Beijing, Search and Rescue Teams, such as the UK Police Strathclyde Underwater Search team, and Media teams from the BBC.

Currently, he acts as a Dive Industry consultant for manufacturers such as VR Technology Ltd, Fourth Element, and is Training Director for IANTD UK.

„I know that well-made,
reliable equipment can save your life”

For an Instructor Trainer, scientific diver and explorer – quality, well-made reliable equipment is quite simply ‚life support’.

I have worked with TecLine over the last few years, teaching CCR classes for their customers, presenting on product at dive shows and consulting on TecLine product and when offered the opportunity to work with TecLine in the design of a CCR specific wing/BC was excited at the prospect.

Through various prototype phases of development and design we arrived at the Tecline Donut 22 SE’ – RB version. The aim was to make a tough, functional, reliable and long lasting product that specifically met the needs of the Technical CCR Diver.

Many CCR have a lot of weight in the lower section with 1st stages and cylinder valves in this position and are buoyant in the upper section due to the counter-lung/lungs. Donut 22 SE Rebreather Wing was designed to offer a larger buoyancy chamber at the base and smaller at the top to specifically meet the trim requirements of CCR Diving. The fitting of the inflate mechanism and dump to rubber plates add strength and longevity to the design and, as with all Tecline product I have personally used to date, build quality and materials are exceptional.

Phil Short

about TecLine Donut 22 Special Edition – Rebreather Wings:

TecLine Donut 22 SE Rebreather Wing & JJ CCR in action:

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DISINFECTION

Diving equipment should be immersed in ethyl alcohol (this may be rectified spirit) for 30 minutes. The alcohol may be diluted with boiled water (in room temperature) and/or hydrogen peroxide. It is recommended that the solution keeps minimum of 60% pure alcohol. Attention! Do not use ultrasonic cleaners for this disinfection. The alcohol can rinse out lubricants from important elements of the 2nd stage regulators.

We would like to encourage you to prepare a homemade disinfectant recommended by the WHO (link). This liquid can be used for everyday use.The recipe for this disinfectant is as follows: – 100ml ethyl alcohol (spirit), – 15ml of hydrogen peroxide, – 5ml of glycerine or aloe vera gel, – 50ml of boiled water (in room temperature).

PRECAUTIONS

We all hope that the situation will improve quickly and allow us to go diving again – at least in local waters.
If it will be the case, we encourage you to temporarily modify the procedures which involve any contact with the saliva of other people.

During the buddy-checks, present the equipment functioning at distance
(the partner observes but does not check the regulator by taking any test breaths).

Do not rent/borrow a diving mask without prior disinfection.

Resign from “out of gas” situation exercises.

In a real “out of gas” situation follow the normal safety procedures. After the safe ascent, pay attention to the equipment used by the receiver, do not reuse it and subject it to full disinfection as soon as possible.

We hope that the coronavirus pandemic will be stopped shortly.
Looking forward to meet you soon at our favourite diving spots!

Phil Short about Tecline Rebreather Wing

PROFESSIONAL EXPLORER

„I know that well-made,reliable equipment can save your life”

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DISINFECTION

PRECAUTIONS

„I know that well-made,
reliable equipment can save your life”