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Reproduced from the CCRexplorers archives: Cells are relatively simple in their operation. Oxygen diffuses through a membrane and the gas contacts the sensing electrode and the base solution. This creates a reaction at the wet surface of the electrode; this reaction consumes the electrode. The oxygen sensor acts as a current source, so the voltage […]

I had seen this procedure detailed on one of the CCR forums and wanted to share this 5 minute neurological exam with you all. It can be a vital step in diagnosing and fast-tracking treatment for several scuba maladies, including decompression sickness… DON’T FORGET TO RECORD THE RESULTS! 1. Orientation Does the diver know his/her […]

by Bruce Konefe Many electronically controlled rebreathers use an array of three sensors together with a system of ‘voting’ to avoid calculating a PO2 with a failing sensor. Rebreather electronics can temporarily or permanently ‘vote out’ a sensor with characteristics that are different than the other two. This is an important safety feature enabled by […]

Samar Cave Diving Expedition 2011 by Bruce Konefe, ANDI I.T.D. #15 Samar Philippines is located in the Eastern Visayas region is known for its serene living. The island has a beautiful coastline with a beautiful rainforest and a rugged limestone terrain. As you travel through Samar you will see many low level mountains with beautiful […]

Langun-Gobingob Cave Diving Expedition 2009 – Samar, Philippines The cave systems of Samar, Philippines are some of the most extraordinary in the world and a cave explorer’s paradise. With more Karst caves than anywhere else on the planet, Samar has thousands of known caves and probably thousands more to be found.  In August, 2009, three […]

Cave Exploring In Asia By: Bruce Konefe Since the end of the Deep Cave Exploration in Thailand and Yamashiro project I have spent my time looking for new caves that will help in teaching courses.. Deep caves and deep wrecks are also exciting for the readers but what we need in Asia are more caves […]

by Bruce Konefe If you had asked me eight or nine years ago to venture inside a submerged cavern or shipwreck I would have thought you where crazy. However, nowadays you’d get a completely answer: “Where and when do we leave?” After logging a lot of dives and taking plenty of courses I now feel […]

Diving in Thailand by Bruce Konefe Thailand has numerous world-class sites for divers of all standards, making it an underwater adventure paradise. While advanced divers are not restricted to normal recreational depth limits and many other constraints, they can only operate safely with professional support both onshore and offshore. People have been paddling around Thailand’s […]