Are all regs "nitrox compatible?"

[whathedeuce]

I was just curious if most if not all regs come nitrox compatible. The reason I ask is I have just seen some listed that specifically said "nitrox compatible." So, are some just for air and some made for nitrox as well like commputers? thanks

 

[scarefaceDM]

yes all regs are nitrox ready. to 40%

if you are using a higher mix - over 40% you then have to get the reg O2 clean.

 

[mfalco]

I asked the owner of a dive shop near me about the kit sherwood make to make their regs nitrox compatible. He told me that he has over 1000 nitrox dives on a sherwood that didn't have the nitrox kit installed.

 

[whathedeuce]

never mind... figured it out....most are capable up to %40.... i guess putting it on there makes you think you need a special reg for nitrox...

 

[teknitroxdiver]

Anything up to 40% requires no special regulator provisions. So, as long as your nitrox mix is less than 40% (which it will be unless you're doing technical dives), you're good to go with any reg. However there are some concerns with first stages that have titanium involved. I believe there have been some threads here that would shed some light on that subject.

 

[whathedeuce]

thanks for the replies though guys....

 

[teknitroxdiver]

Amazing....4 posts in as many seconds....

 

[Jim Ernst]

yes all regs are nitrox ready. to 40%

if you are using a higher mix - over 40% you then have to get the reg O2 clean.

Sigh..... You theif you stold my post right out from under my typing

 

[spectrum]

I believe you will find that all current and recent produstion is compatible. Some brands are hesitatant to hang it out there as a banner declaration for some odd reason but will state they are compatible when asked..... go figure.

We are of course talking about recreational blends no greater than 40% O2

Pete

 

[spectrum]

Amazing....4 posts in as many seconds....

And we agreed!