nitrox and bc not compatible.

[tull]

i recently bought a new cressi aqua light r bc and discovered that it is not nitrox compatible. has any body else had this problem?

 

[The Kraken]

Does Cressi state that it's not compatible with nitrox???

the K

 

[The Kraken]

Update:
I just went to the Cressi web sited and reviewed the technical specs on your BC.
Nowhere in the description does Cressi state that the BC is incompatible with Nitrox.

the K

 

[Darren27]

I would have no problem using it with regular mix nitrox (32, 36 etc), if there is a statement about nitrox its probably just the standard insurance "get out of jail free" card. It probably hasnt been through the full certification procedure for nitrox, but it would be a foolish manufacturer who knowingly used incompatable materials in any diving equipment. I would be a bit more reluctant to put 80% through it mind you.

 

[DiveMaven]

And how might a BC not be nitrox compatible??

 

[wedivebc]

i recently bought a new cressi aqua light r bc and discovered that it is not nitrox compatible. has any body else had this problem?

Who told you that?

 

[Charles R]

My experience with Cressi is they say that about all their products but when you call they tell you that they are not set up for over 40% meaning they are not O2 friendly and any thing more than 40% will cause Oxidation of the internal parts of their regulators and BC’s But double check with your particular BC by calling their tech support.

 

[johnny_bravo]

And how might a BC not be nitrox compatible??

I'm assuming they are worried about a mix with higher oxygen contents hitting the parts inside the BC inflator and igniting.

I think it's legal BS though.

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[Rick Inman]

i recently bought a new cressi aqua light r bc and discovered that it is not nitrox compatible. has any body else had this problem?

Have you checked your SPG, and hoses, and drysuit? Nothing worse than a drysuit that is not nitrox compatible. And make sure to wear nitrox compatible boxers or briefs under that drysuit.:shakehead

In other words, hogwash.

 

[Diver Dennis]

I heard that Nitrox will give you better gas mileage if you use it in your car tires...

As Rick and others have said, someone is pulling your leg.