gauges and Nitrox

[solentdiver]

This could well be a stupid question, I assume that an O2 clean reg also requires an O2 clean pressure gauge, however you never seem to see them for sale! is this because they are not available and that you get your own cleaned? or that perhaps this isn't necessary? All points of view welcome!!!!!

 

[ScubaRon]

It isn't so much the gauge, but the hose that needs to be O2 clean. Your LSD should do this when they O2 clean your reg.
ScubaRon

 

[Uncle Pug]

They say that there are no stupid questions... just stupid answers... so I'm going to watch the fun.

 

[ScubaRon]

They say that there are no stupid questions... just stupid answers... so I'm going to watch the fun.

Yes this topic never fails to get the adrenaline flowing.
ScubaRon

 

[Uncle Pug]

{ScubaRon: my post wasn't directed at yours... the time stamps are seconds apart.}
{solentdiver: it is a good question... and the answers are likely to be "entertaining."}
{WeldingShopOwner: pay attention to the answers and you won't be blowing yourself up every other week.}

 

[chrpai]

They say that there are no stupid questions... just stupid answers... so I'm going to watch the fun.

Well if there is no such thing as stupid questions then there is no such thing as trolling.

 

[chrpai]

This could well be a stupid question, I assume that an O2 clean reg also requires an O2 clean pressure gauge, however you never seem to see them for sale! is this because they are not available and that you get your own cleaned? or that perhaps this isn't necessary? All points of view welcome!!!!!

Solentdiver-

You didn't mention what FO2 content your gas will have. Is your question for Recreational Mixes ( <40% ) or Tech/Deco Mixes of up to 100%?

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Uncle Pug, my best friend works at Lubrizol (Fortune 500 Lubricant Manufacturer) up here in Cleveland. I get samples now and then and their chemists forwarded a lubricant they use in O2 clean equipment. Guess what, it's silicon based. This should scare the O2 crowd.

 

[solentdiver]

The reg will mainly be used for mixes under 40%, but I would like the option of going higher for deco on occasion. Seems that this thread will be quite entertaining!!!!

 

[roakey]

Two of the more lively debates on O2 cleaning that have happened in the past:

http://www.scubaboard.com/t3271.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/t4305.html

Roak