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Scuba Franny's Expedition Re-cap

Written by Francheska "Scuba Franny" Krysiak Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Project JUNE 2024 | GULF OF MEXICO, U.S.A. DIVING DEEP IN THE NAME OF RESTORATION Unprecedented in both scope and nature, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was the largest in U.S. history. In April...

Diver wearing Prism 2 rebreather

What’s new with the Prism 2 CE version?

So, what’s new with the Prism 2 CE version? The answer is...not a whole lot. Why mess with a good thing? After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Prism 2 Receives CE Certification

After much hard work and anticipation, Hollis Rebreathers is proud to announce the Prism 2 Rebreather has just received CE approval by SGS in UK. Both the front mounted counterlung and back mounted counterlung variants passed all tests in accordance with EN 14143:2013. We are beyond pleased to present the Prism 2 to our European...

Shearwater Firmware V65 Software Release notes

Firmware V65 Software Release Notes

Shearwater Firmware v65 is now available. This update is applicable to the NERD 2, Petrel, Petrel 2, Perdix, and Perdix AI as they share a common firmware base. Due to hardware differences, not all features are available on all models. The following changes apply to all models unless otherwise noted. This update includes new features:...

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QUESTION: Can I use Listerine as an alternative sanitizer for my rebreather loop? ANSWER: Hollis has tested and recommends using the product Steramine, which is a contact sanitizer. The small tablets are easy to travel with. Listerine may kill a lot of germs, but not everything. Proper sanitation of the rebreather loop is important.

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