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  1. Xenobius

    Gas Blending

    berkshire (Aeronautics), Thanks a lot for your tips. Much appreciated. That's the thing however that a tank costs 50eur to rent and 200eur to refil. Having 6 tanks costs 1500eur which is beyond resonable for some diving. That's why I was considering a pump but seeing how much they cost, I think...
  2. Xenobius

    Gas Blending

    hehehe you're right. I know of someone who goes to 68metres with just 1 15ltr... its insane. We use twinsets with 2 additional deco bottles and yes another one hanging on a rope just in case the 4 bottles attached to your body are not enough or something happens to them. We train to deploy DSMB...
  3. Xenobius

    Gas Blending

    Hmmph some very good points there! It depends where you are. So far so good ;)
  4. Xenobius

    Gas Blending

    Yes I will answer as far as I know. Where I am in doubt I will clearly state it. You are correct that if anything should break, it will happen on shore where (unless being too close to it) nothing will happen however there is always a risk of using contaminated air. In fact when we fill our...
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    Gas Blending

    Hi, Well you need to have gas blending certification that's for sure and you need to have an analyser so that it gives you exactly the percentage of the mix that you have because ultimately its not the formulas and the equipment but what's inside your tank. A scuba computer needs to be set-up...
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    Gas Blending

    I think you're right. No its OK sometimes there is no better way to say things. I'd rather buy the thing than to do it myself. Oxygen however is the cheapest to buy at €20 per 50ltr. Whats expensive is the Helium at €210 per 50ltr and so making the best use of helium is the most important...
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    Gas Blending

    Hi, I am new here and I have a small question regarding gas blending. In the scuba diving industry, we can mix several different gases together to get the right mix for the right depth / dive. The most common gases are Oxygen, Helium and Nitrogen. There are many formulas which a gas blender...

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