PADI recreational rebreather courses will cover semi-closed (SCR) and closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR) which are fully electronically controlled, known as eSCR and eCCR.

Third party testing for all units will be required. There will also be a list of features rebreathers should have for recreational diving (and a different list for the Tec courses) and manufacturers will need to ensure their units have these before applying for them to be used during PADI Rebreather Courses.

Rebreathers that meet the requirements for PADI recreational rebreather courses will be called Type R Rebreathers. These could be eSCRs, eCCRs or hybrids of both.

The courses will be generic but due to differences between rebreathers the qualifications will be unit specific. Divers and instructors will use manufacturer user manuals in addition to PADI materials to cover both information that applies to all rebreathers and that which applies to the specific unit being taught.

PADI Rebreather Diver

• Aimed at qualified entry level divers and above who have some open circuit scuba diving experience.
• Teach divers to use Type R rebreathers to a maximum of 18m/60 feet depth within no-decompression limits.
• Responses to problems will be simple. In most cases this means switching the mouthpiece to open circuit mode and ascending.

PADI Advanced Rebreather Diver

• With a pre-requisite of PADI Rebreather Diver (on the same Type R rebreather) this course expands on the basic knowledge they have already learned to teach divers to carry a bailout cylinder and dive to 30m/100 feet max (40m/130 feet max with PADI Deep Diver).
• Responses to problems will be very similar – bailout to open circuit – the main difference is that they will have a bailout cylinder to enable them to bailout from greater depth.

PADI Rebreather Qualifier program

• Divers wishing to cross-over to another Type R rebreather will need to do the Rebreather Qualifier program which covers unit specific skills and knowledge.
• Additional modules for divers with PADI Advanced Rebreather Diver.
• Divers will be certified at their current level on the new unit.

PADI Rebreather Refresher

• Similar to a Scuba Review this program refreshes rebreather divers’ skills if they have not dived on a rebreather for a while.

TDI have revised the standards for the MK6 Mod1 course. We now only have to do 4 openwater dives which will allow us to reduce the cost. Contact Us for the revised prices.

Visit us at the dive show on stand 461 see the benefits of rebreather diving.

We will have 2 units on the stand along with an experts from both Poseidon Uk and Sweden. We have some very special offers available only at the show so come along and see us

24th October 2010 Scapa Flow Liveaboard

A weeks liveaboard on the MV Valkyrie. Places on this trip are limited so if you are interested book on today.
We will have MK6 Units on board should anyone want to try them out

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Planet Scuba now have 2 in-house TDI instructors for the MK6. We can now teach the TDI Mod1 as well as the full range of RAID courses

Following the launch of SofnoDive 797 in 2008, Molecular Products have worked continuously to improve the manufacturing process of the single use canister. The product recall last year highlighted certain quality improvements to be made which have now been fully incorporated into the manufacturing process, resulting in an ultra safe, reliable canister for use in the Poseidon Cis Lunar MKVI Rebreather.

As the sole manufacturer of the fully portable, light weight canister, Molecular Products felt it was imperative to gain real-life experience of the product during use beneath the water. Employees from the Technical and Sales departments volunteered to take part in a ‘Try Dive’ evening organised through collaboration with Poseidon UK, Jack Ingle Technical Diving and Planet Scuba. The employees were keen to dive in and experience for themselves benefits such as low dust and good taste characteristics.

At a local swimming pool the group, who had varying diving experience, were trained on using the Poseidon MKVI Rebreather. Jack Ingle and Steve Manton guided the group through the fitting of the equipment and importantly how to change from open to closed circuit breathing before entering the water. The group were in agreement that the equipment was lighter and more comfortable to wear than expected. Adjusting the buoyancy was straightforward and the group were soon confidently roaming the depth of the pool.

The feedback from the group after their ‘Try Dive’ was extremely positive. Everyone commented on the ease of use of the rebreather and the low resistance the canister provides. ‘It was surprisingly easy to breathe and a very attractive option for divers of tomorrow’ David Baines, Group Sales and Marketing Director.

The group also highlighted the good taste characteristics of Sofnolime 797 and most were surprised how simple it was to switch between open and closed circuit which was particularly comforting for novices. ‘I found it easy to breathe and my original expectation of experiencing an unpleasant taste from the Sofnolime, was wrong, I didn’t find any difference from breathing fresh air!’ John Organ, Process Scientist.

Take a look at the video of the Molecular Products group using the Posiedon MKVI rebreather underwater