Cylinder volume is defined by the internal dimensions of the tank, and normally measured in cubic inches or liters of water. Free capacity is defined by the amount of breathing gas released at the surface that the scuba tank will hold at its maximum rated service pressure. Determining the true ...
Many Southeast Florida area dive boats welcome Nitrox divers, rebreather divers, technical divers, as well as recreational sport divers. Dive Gear Express is happy to recommend a local dive boat where your style of diving is welcome. There are many reasons to dive the Southeast Florida ...
Testing and qualification of the O2ptima CO2 scrubber duration has been done using the ExtendAir CO2 absorbent cartridge model 101C and scrubber designed by Micropore. The recommended O2ptima rebreather scrubber duration for sport diving depths is 240 liters of CO2, if the diver is monitoring ...
Here is the Dive Gear Express recommended procedure to assemble and adjust our DGX Gears Harness with crotch strap (also called the DIR harness) on to a backplate. These instructions assume you are assembling our DGX Gears Harness, with Crotch Strap kit with all the accessories, but works ...
Why almost nothing in the dive industry is labeled "Suitable for 100% Oxygen Service"
Thermo is a brand name of SCUBA valves currently manufactured by XS Scuba, a US based corporation. A disclaimer label appeared on Thermo brand SCUBA valves following a specific accident involving 100% ...
Imagine if someone said to a diver, "Carry this sea anchor on every dive. You don't need it now, but there is a possibility you will need it on a dive some time a few years from now." Silly, yet this is what happens when a recreational single tank diver purchases an oversized wing primarily ...
A SCUBA device that allows you to recycle what you breathe over and over again is called a rebreather. Your body burns the oxygen you inhale then you exhale the carbon dioxide waste, so a rebreather does the following:
Here is the Dive Gear Express recommended procedure to assemble a set of doubles using any modern design double o-ring style manifold and tank bands. Assembling a doubles set is easy, and the process should take about 30 to 60 minutes if this is the first time you have assembled doubles. We ...
