MX-Z Rebreather - Axial CO2 Canister and head - Side-mount or Back-Mounted

MX-Z Rebreather - Axial CO2 Canister and head - Side-mount or Back-Mounted

The MX-Z Side/Back mount system is unique in that the Axial Co2 Canister and head can be side-mounted or back-mount according to your needs and preference for the dive or exploration. In this section we show it side-mounted as we are discussing the side-mount configuration. Shown is the std 5.5lbs/2.5kg canister and base from KISS. One can easily increase the size and capacity of the canister by increasing the length of the tube to accommodate 8lbs+ of materials. The duration of the CO2 Canister of course depends on many factors including the specifications of the manufacturer. Most consider the duration to be approximately 1 lb/0.5kg an hour, however often CE marking will determine it to be approximately half that. There are advantages and disadvantages of Axial design vs Radial design. We feel that a big advantage for us in Axial design is that there is less risk of a breakthrough in the material due to the distance the gas has to travel through the material. Of course some feel this affects the work of breathing, however we have not found this to be the case on the MX-Z system.