Do get a co analyzer or not?

[snorkl]

I am in the market for a helium/oxygen analyzer as well as a co2 analyzer. Is there any brand out there that has all three combined? I am interested in the divesoft helium/oxygen analyzer that says "foul air" when testing. I am not sure if this tests for co2 as well. Any ideas?

 

[cruiser]

I have been reading this thread and wondering if it is a new tool I need to buy...and then this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Husband seeks answers in wife's Mexico scuba death | CTV News

Calgary women dies in Mexico and they're saying it's from a bad tank with CO because both of the other two divers with her got sick.

Now I am really thinking this is something we need to buy before our net Coz trip in 4 weeks. Is Analox the one to buy?

Betty--

There are several CO analyzers to chose from, but I can only weigh in on the Analox unit because that's what I bought a couple years ago. It's been easy to use and convenient to travel with. I test every tank before diving whether here at home or on vacation. Patti at Analox was very helpful with the many questions I had while deciding which unit to purchase. I would recommend them.

 

[TomZ]

Betty - another vote for the Analox

 

[txaggie08]

I have the analox co analyzer, have not had a pos number come up yet in my 4 tanks here in coz

 

[DandyDon]

I am in the market for a helium/oxygen analyzer as well as a co2 analyzer. Is there any brand out there that has all three combined? I am interested in the divesoft helium/oxygen analyzer that says "foul air" when testing. I am not sure if this tests for co2 as well. Any ideas?

There are units that can be customized for multiple gases. You may have to ask in Tech forum.

I have the analox co analyzer, have not had a pos number come up yet in my 4 tanks here in coz

And you may not. With more divers testing, Ops and suppliers have more reason to ensure quality. See http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ba...ou-never-get-readings.html?highlight=monoxide

 

[Mossman]

And you may not. With more divers testing, Ops and suppliers have more reason to ensure quality.

Actually it's probably the opposite. With more divers testing, ops and suppliers can afford to be more complacent. By insisting on everyone using a CO analyzer, you're making it more dangerous for the rest of us. Thanks, Dandy.

 

[TomZ]

Actually it's probably the opposite. With more divers testing, ops and suppliers can afford to be more complacent. By insisting on everyone using a CO analyzer, you're making it more dangerous for the rest of us. Thanks, Dandy.

Seriously? That's like saying the government mandated requirement for automobiles to have seatbelts, encouraged automakers to slack off on making a safe car. I work in the Quality Control world ensuring compliance from government contractors. Your statement defies logic.

I can't recall where DD has insisted anyone use a CO monitor. I can only recall seeing him post how everyone gets to make their own choices.

On Coz a dive op just (this week) completed installation of new Bauer compressors, dual (redundant) Analox CO monitoring systems with alarms and auto shutoff, and a membrane nitrox system. With the increasing awareness of CO as a problem, that expensive investment runs counter to your statement. As it stands I think they'll have plenty of business. If Meridiano's reputation falters, what do you think the outcome will be?

We all get it Mossman. You don't believe in the use of CO monitors. I respect your opinion. I'd appreciate that respect in return.

FWIW, Dandy Don, you're A.O.K. in my book!

 

[citycountryguy]

Actually it's probably the opposite. With more divers testing, ops and suppliers can afford to be more complacent. By insisting on everyone using a CO analyzer, you're making it more dangerous for the rest of us. Thanks, Dandy.

So you think that divers actively testing their air, finding CO in tanks, and then having to turn boats or abort dives is going to improve OPs business or encourage them to keep using suppliers who provide dirty air? Interesting business model, I guess, but I believe most businesses that have a self interest or want a profit would probably see an incentive to change that pattern, not get more complacent, or worse, and care less about the quality of air in their tanks.

I see on your profile that you are an "ex-retailer." Is it possible there's a clue there? And also an ex-lawyer. Any concerns about liability that you think might arise.

 

[markmantei]

Actually it's probably the opposite. With more divers testing, ops and suppliers can afford to be more complacent. By insisting on everyone using a CO analyzer, you're making it more dangerous for the rest of us. Thanks, Dandy.

I hope I am reading this right and it is intended as a joke, othewise your comment really is a joke and not even worth responding to.

 

[Mossman]

Seriously? That's like saying the government mandated requirement for automobiles to have seatbelts, encouraged automakers to slack off on making a safe car. I work in the Quality Control world ensuring compliance from government contractors. Your statement defies logic.

And as soon as they introduced airbags, more drivers started driving without their seatbelts.

I can't recall where DD has insisted anyone use a CO monitor. I can only recall seeing him post how everyone gets to make their own choices.

Quoting from his sig: "You can test the tanks you breathe or - dive on hope. :reaper:
Testing is safer. See..." and "Diver personal responsibility for dives includes taking responsibility for the gas -
not just blindly trusting a source." While that's not exactly insisting, it is declaring that divers who don't invest big bucks to lug yet another piece of sensitive electronic equipment on to a wet dive boat in order to check for something that is statistically almost non-existent, are being irresponsible, diving on hope, unsafe, and blind.

I have no issues with Dandy wearing his life jacket on the dive boat, but if he started in on the rest of us, calling us blind, unsafe, and irresponsible because we don't wear a life jacket on the boat, I'd get equally offended.

On Coz a dive op just (this week) completed installation of new Bauer compressors, dual (redundant) Analox CO monitoring systems with alarms and auto shutoff, and a membrane nitrox system. With the increasing awareness of CO as a problem, that expensive investment runs counter to your statement. As it stands I think they'll have plenty of business. If Meridiano's reputation falters, what do you think the outcome will be?

When the expensive investment is used as a marketing tool, it can be written off as advertising costs. Given the hype about CO, I have no doubt that any dive shop that plays on the unfounded fears of CO can make a buck out of it.

We all get it Mossman. You don't believe in the use of CO monitors. I respect your opinion. I'd appreciate that respect in return.

Then please respect me by not calling me irresponsible, diving on hope, unsafe, and blind as DandyDon has done, just because I fail to follow his uninformed lead.