Nitrox mixing at home...

[DudleyNMU]

Ok i would like to start mixing some partial pressure nitrox at home. I was wondering how many fills can you get out of a 250 cft tank of O2. Is it worth it and do any of you do this.Thanks

 

[mike_s]

Get the Oxygen Hackers handbook from Air Speed Press. If you're gonna home brew, well worth the read.

 

[Thalassamania]

Get the Oxygen Hackers handbook from Air Speed Press. If you're gonna home brew, well worth the read.

The book's a must, otherwise check you homeowners' insurance.<G>

 

[DudleyNMU]

Already looked at the book...Just looking for some personal experiences

 

[SparticleBrane]

If you don't know what you're doing, pp filling could end up in a large "Ka-Boom!!", or at the very least an O2-fueled fire...

 

[Cudabait]

BOOM! I beleive I saw some demontrative on this board somewhere.

Regards,

 

[DudleyNMU]

What if i do know what i am doing... and i am not a idiot and i take all of the precautions...And i do know it is dangerous but not that dangerous...Looking for some help from someone that does do it at home, not someone who posts a stupid comment because they are board at work and have nothing else to do besides doubt the know how of the other scubaboard members.Thanks

 

[ppo2_diver]

First. If you haven't, take a gas blender course from a good instructor.

If you are mixing <40%, then you'll probably about 10-15 or so AL80s filled depending on the starting pressure in the supply bottle.

 

[wedivebc]

What if i do know what i am doing... and i am not a idiot and i take all of the precautions...And i do know it is dangerous but not that dangerous...Looking for some help from someone that does do it at home, not someone who posts a stupid comment because they are board at work and have nothing else to do besides doubt the know how of the other scubaboard members.Thanks

I have been blending NTX and trimix at home for several years. Before you get all defensive the posts above were concerned for your safety. I can't help but observe if you really knew what you were doing you could easily calculate the answer to your question.:no

 

[mattroz]

What if i do know what i am doing... and i am not a idiot and i take all of the precautions...And i do know it is dangerous but not that dangerous...Looking for some help from someone that does do it at home, not someone who posts a stupid comment because they are board at work and have nothing else to do besides doubt the know how of the other scubaboard members.Thanks

I bet this encourages more answers... You should be thanking them for looking out for you.