Nitrox Question

[sawman4]

I bought a used set of Dacor viper america regs at a used gear sale for cheap. Had them checked out, yearly maintenance, etc done to them, but I'm wondering if they are Nitrox ready? I'll most likely only be diving 32%, if that makes any difference
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Thanks

 

[Thalassamania]

Any and all regulators that are not caked up with compressor oil are, with no special preparation, NITROX ready for and mix under 40%. The entire concept of a regulator being "NITROX ready" is an invention to separate you from your cash and should never be confused with being set up for "Oxygen Service."

 

[sawman4]

That's what I had gathered from my research but Dacor being gone it was hard to find official literature. Thanks a lot!

Sawyer

 

[mksmith713]

I'm surprised you found a shop that could get parts.

 

[sawman4]

It's a Mares-intensive shop, and I believe most parts are interchangeable, or at least similar, right?This is my first reg though, so I'm no expert.

 

[Thalassamania]

Mares bought Dacor when Dacor went under.

 

[tfsails]

Mares supports some later-model Dacors. The Viper series of second stages are among those they support. You should be good to go on any nitrox mix up to 40%.

 

[rigdiver]

Mares supports some later-model Dacors. The Viper series of second stages are among those they support. You should be good to go on any nitrox mix up to 40%.

Yea, the last Dacors were actually Mares made in Italy re-branded with Dacor on it. Mares bought Dacor just to gain their market share.

Ex dive store owner and Dacor/Mares dealer

Bill