| | | As many of you that follow our news on Twitter and Facebook may be aware, Brownie’s Marine Group, along with the other sponsors listed below, has just completed the highly anticipated Bimini Expedition event.
 From September 19th through the 23rd, the team worked together in the beautiful Bahamian waters to integrate and coordinate the use of components from each sponsor company. The team utilized Brownie’s transportable mixed gas support station (for both diving and submarine recharging), the personal Watercraft Dive system, the E-Reel™ Dive system, the world-famous Third Lung Floating system, a Triton submarine, and Halcyon and Scubapro diving equipment.
The expedition was a great success and our thanks go out to all the sponsors!
Take a peek at some of the images from the expedition in our Gallery.
More images from the underwater footage are coming, so check back soon.
Check out the links from our friends and co-sponsors below and read some descriptions about the products used. As always, please contact us for more information. | | | | |
Equipment List: Brownie’s Transportable Mixed Gas Support Station
(For Exploration Divers and Submarine Recharge) including 110-volt powered Tankfill compressor, 110-volt powered boost pump, 4-bank air cascade system, 4-bank helium cascade, 4-bank oxygen cascade, bulk air-oxygen and helium banks, portable four-way filling manifold and remote submarine recharge kit, all packaged in four single-point lift cages with quick-connect couplings; total set-up time from crane lift on: less than 15 minutes. | |
 | US SUBS / TRITON 1000/2 Submarine
ABS classed, one-atmosphere luxury deep submersible capable of diving to 1000 feet with the following unique characteristics; minimum weight and volume and small deck footprint, transparent spherical passenger compartment for excellent visibility, superior surface stability with catamaran hull.
Extraordinary freeboard due to top mounted entrance hatch, unsurpassed forward/down visibility, ability of occupants to get very close to the sea floor, does not require ABS man-rated launch and recovery system, ability to enter and exit the sub while it is in the water, three axis maneuverability with intuitive joystick controls, digital touch screen control, monitoring and navigation. We performed a total of 40 separate dives over the course of 5 days ranging in depth from 150 to 1000 feet. |
Halcyon / Scubapro Dive Equipment: (6) Halcyon Re-breathers capable of continuous run-times of 8-10 hours at 300 Fsw, (10) custom exploration diver propulsion systems, (2-dpvs) with swivel camera mounts and dual Halcyon 50-watt HID light kits, Halcyon 200-watt HMI light system, (96) Scubapro regulator sets, (68) stage/deco bottles, (20) sets of double tanks with Halcyon manifolds and bands, (8) sets Halcyon back-plate / wing dive systems with Halcyon primary and back-up lights. We made daily dives as a team to document the Triton Sub examining the wall at one of the best preserved spots on the globe defining the ancient beach line dating back 8-16,000 years at 200-300 fsw.
Brownie's PWC Dive System
Brownie’s Floating Hookah System can now be mounted on a personal watercraft (PWC)! This new application features a custom bracket that attaches to the back of the craft and securely holds the gasoline-powered air compressor. The system utilizes exactly the same components and technology as the Floating Hookah System.
To learn more see PWC Diving systems section.
Brownie's E-Reel Dive System
Brownie's is proud to offer the first built-in third lung diving system with electric recoil hose reel! We design, build and install custom hookah systems specifically for your vessel. Use it for inspections, maintenance and, of course, recreation.
To learn more see Bownie's E-Reel section.
Brownie's Third Lung hookah diving systems
Brownie’s Floating Hookah Diving Systems offer the freedom to dive when and where you want without the use of conventional scuba equipment. By replacing bulky scuba tanks and traditional buoyancy compensators with Brownie’s Drop Weight Cummerbelt™ and float-mounted compressor, divers can enjoy hours of fun exploring the underwater world. In fact, the Brownie™ offers divers approximately three hours of air on less than one gallon of gas…less than the cost of filling a single scuba tank! Brownie’s Floating Hookah Diving Systems can support as many as 3 divers to depths of up to 90 feet.
To learn more see Third Lung Diving section. | | | | |
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 June 2010 12:46 |
