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 )