Gauge consoles -Is Nitrox compatibility an issue?

[cklosson]

I will be buying a 2 gauge console w/ compass, a Cressi mini 3 gauge console. Because I already have a wrist computer, a Cressi Leonardo, i am not thinking of an air integrated computer. In looking for a site to purchase, I see Scuba.com advertizes gauges being recreational Nitrox compatible. Leisure Pro doesn't mention that at all. Knowing I want the option of using Nitrox or air, I want to buy a gauge console that can be used with either, as can my wrist computer.

My question is do I need to be concerned about an analog gauge being able to handle nitrox mix or do they all?

 

[Chugwhump]

No worries.
Everything manufactured these days has Viton internal O rings.
They are all good, and ready for Nitrox.

Chug
Leaky SPG O ring replacement expert.

 

[buddhasummer]

As Chug has said, all good.

 

[cklosson]

No need to worry about servicing in between?
I have a live-a-board trip planned for Bahamas in June, and planning on getting nitrox certified. But, I also plan to use air. No worries?

 

[buddhasummer]

No need to worry about servicing in between?
I have a live-a-board trip planned for Bahamas in June, and planning on getting nitrox certified. But, I also plan to use air. No worries?

Bar changing the spool and or O ring there is not much else that can be done. If you were worried you could get it looked at before your trip but unless the O ring fails or you are doing a significant number of dives between now and then you'll likely be fine. I would however carry a spare spool on your trip, I have had them fail on trips before, well one trip. I always carry spares.