"nitrox upgrade"

[Tortuga68]

Luxfer: SCUBA oxygen-enriched and oxygen service FAQ

 

[Jax]

I have been told that if I want to dive with nitrox I need to upgrade my regulator, the upgrade cost $150. This seems kinda expensive and wierd. I just bought a new sherwood maximus regulator (a $500 dollar reg), and it doesnt make sense that I have to spend another $150 on an upgrade.

is the upgrade necessary? what is it (they told me they change the gaskets and such)? after the "upgrade" can i use both enriched and non-enriched gas?

thanks!

That is just wrong, taking advantage of a noob like that! What LDS?

 

[muddiver]

that would just apply to the tank correct? not the reg.

Yes, just the tank.

 

[Lead_carrier]

Like everyone else said, They're full of crap. Before you do anything else, ask them to explain why you need the upgrade. Then tell them you're going to post the answer on SB and call Sherwood just to double check that they're not trying to blow smoke up your.... Then let us know they're reaction. Please.

 

[fire_diver]

No, just call Sherwood and tell them that this shop is ripping off customers and lying about thier product (That the reg isn't rec nitrox ready from the factory).

 

[tomboyy]

Correct.
They are liars and I'd call them that to their face.

Tell us how you really feel jim

 

[Jim Lapenta]

They are dirty freakin forked tongued slimy snakelike pieces of crap liars! better?

 

[halocline]

Where in TX are you (or more specifically this shop) located?

 

[LeadTurn_SD]

They are dirty freakin forked tongued slimy snakelike pieces of crap liars! better?

Couldn't have said it better (and still keep it fit for family consumption ).

To the OP: Find a different dive shop. If they are telling you stuff like that, run, don't walk. Do not let them touch your reg.

Best wishes.

 

[jgscuba]

Thanks everyone for saving me some money! If any of you are going to be in Cozumel the last week in may i'll repay you with a beer! Heck I'll even upgrade the beer to a post-nitrox-diving-safe beer.