Nitrox Compatible Regulators

[JettaAsn]

I'm researching now and I plan on buying a regulator (Atomic). I've noticed that many of the regulators out there are Nitrox compatible. Are there any issues in switching between air and nitrox on a regular basis with a regulator if its Nitrox compatible?

 

[Thalassamania]

More marketing bumph. If you are using EAN at 40% or less, all regulators are EAN compatable.

 

[buddhasummer]

As Thalassamania says, and no you will have no problem switching between air and recreational Nitrox 32-36 (under 40%).

Atomic range: http://www.atomicaquatics.com/reg_comparison.html

 

[Wolfie]

And yes there are differences. You will find out how little or how much when you take the nitrox course. In general, recreational nitrox. No problem.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

No worries until you get into tech diving and mixes above 50%. Don't let anyone tell you different.

 

[DivemasterDennis]

When the previous responders all agree on an issue, you can be certain they are correct. I have tagged this thread for its unanimity!
DivemasterDennis

 

[DuboisP]

aggreed by NASA trials

 

[g1138]

Might as well add this tid bit:
You don't need to O2 clean your regulator if you're using it with mixes below 40% O2.
Tanks are a different story, keep Nitrox tanks O2 clean and only for Nitrox as they may be exposed to high O2 concentrations when filling.

 

[Thalassamania]

Tanks need be oxygen clean only if they are to be filled by partial pressure mixing. If they are filled from banked gas, under 40%, it's the same story as regulators.

I've got a EAN ready snorkel and BC also, and my Nitrox Knife.

 

[buddhasummer]

Tanks need be oxygen clean only if they are to be filled by partial pressure mixing. If they are filled from banked gas, under 40%, it's the same story as regulators.

I've got a EAN ready snorkel and BC also, and my Nitrox Knife.

but your mask is not EAN ready, fins sounds a little dangerous.