Nitrox "Ready" Tanks

[eweingarden]

While researching new tanks online, I see that some of them are advertised as "Nitrox Ready", while others are not. Are all tanks nitrox ready, and some sellers just don't label them as such? Or, are some "ready" and others not?

I've also noticed that there are different types of valves on different tanks. Does that also have something to do with the nitrox ready status of the tank. Thanks.

 

[DevonDiver]

Nitrox Ready isn't a formal industry term. O2 Compatible (components/materials) and O2 Clean (equipment) are.

I guess 'nitrox ready' will typically indicate that tanks are delivered O2 clean and use O2 compatible materials (o-rings and lubricants). They will be suitable for contact with >100% O2 (for partial pressure filling).

Otherwise, all tanks are useable with nitrox, provided partial pressure filling isn't used (>40% O2 is never introduced directly into the tank).

 

[Doc Harry]

Nitrox Ready isn't a formal industry term. O2 Compatible (components/materials) and O2 Clean (equipment) are.

I agree.

I guess 'nitrox ready' will typically indicate that tanks are delivered O2 clean and use O2 compatible materials (o-rings and lubricants). They will be suitable for contact with >100% O2 (for partial pressure filling).

Based on your first statement, I would be careful to make such an assumption. You would need to inquire with the vendor to determine the meaning of "Nitrox ready." It may mean that the tank is ready for mixes up to 40% max.

Frankly, if a vendor or merchant can't even use correct terminology, then I would hesitate to believe that they even know how to oxygen-clean anything, or even the meaning of "oxygen clean."

 

[mathauck0814]

Nitrox ready is a marketing term. Any tank or tank valve can be serviced for acceptable exposures to nitrox (even when blended with low pressure oxygen via partial pressure). If you're handy you can do it yourself in pretty short order. If that's too much, you can bring it to a shop and get it done. If your local shop/charter operation banks nitrox, uses partial pressure blending or a membrane system you don't really have to worry about it.

 

[eweingarden]

Tanks for the feedback.