Neon as Helium replacement

[runsongas]

then you run into the problem that neon costs more than helium

 

[lowwall]

then you run into the problem that neon costs more than helium

"Although if the price of Helium continues to rise..."

Although if it rises enough, I suspect "trimix diving" will become synonymous with "rebreather diving" which will also lessen the need to experiment with Neon.

So it appears you are correct that there's no niche for Neon mixes unless there's a major change in pricing.

 

[JackZwykle]

then you run into the problem that neon costs more than helium

Huh?

Neon N4.4 (CP Grade Ne) Cylinder | Industrial Gas | Gas Equipment & Accessories | BOC Shop

99.994% Speciality Grade Neon, BS3 valve.

www.boconline.co.uk

 

[JackZwykle]

Neon N4.4 (CP Grade Ne) Cylinder | Industrial Gas | Gas Equipment & Accessories | BOC Shop

99.994% Speciality Grade Neon, BS3 valve.

www.boconline.co.uk

@JackZwykle neon is usable to replace helium if you wanted to counteract narcosis. the reason it isn't used is because it costs even more than helium due to industrial need for it in usage with lasers, photolithography, etc. and it is less available due to the war in Ukraine

a research grade T cylinder from airgas of neon is close to 6k currently iirc

Now I really want to investigate as most of my Trimix diving would be in the 60-65m max range...

 

[ofg-1]

As a added benefit of neon, if someone hits you with a taser, you will light up like a old Budweiser sign.

 

[runsongas]

@JackZwykle that is 4 quid a liter Vs 10p to 15p for helium

 

[JackZwykle]

@JackZwykle that is 4 quid a liter Vs 10p to 15p for helium

Oh... I missed the pressure. Yeah, I'll stick to Helium.