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Rebreather

Rebreather - underwater version - a self-contained breathing device for use underwater which reuses part of each breath. This should be contrasted with SCUBA (open circuit) where the entire breath is expelled into the surrounding water when the diver exhales.

Oxygen rebreather
Semi closed circuit system
Fully closed circuit system
Pure gas
Pre-mixed & self-mixing

Above water use - Mine rescue operations

Web Information

Good page (http://www.bishopmuseum.org/research/treks/palautz97/rb.html )

Manufactuers

Drager (http://www.draeger.com )
Halcyon (http://www.halcyon.net/index.shtml )

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