Nitrox

[rappy78]

Hey I am very interested in taking a nitrox coarse mostly for reduced surface time, the class is reasonable and at only 2 to 4 dollars more a fill it seems worth it, but what im not
clear on is if ill have to buy a 400 dollar oxygen analyzer because if thats the case I think im gonna be diving air for a while. Also does anyone have thoughts on these online nitrox courses. THANX

 

[1_T_Submariner]

I just took the class and I could be wrong but, it seems to be standard practice that the people that fill your tank will have an analyzer for your use. They have a log that you are suppose to fill out when you get your fill.

 

[1_T_Submariner]

When I said "Standard practice" This was the answer my instructor gave when I asked about the same question you asked, not experience.

 

[letsgodiving]

Hey I am very interested in taking a nitrox coarse mostly for reduced surface time, the class is reasonable and at only 2 to 4 dollars more a fill it seems worth it, but what im not
clear on is if ill have to buy a 400 dollar oxygen analyzer because if thats the case I think im gonna be diving air for a while. Also does anyone have thoughts on these online nitrox courses. THANX

You don't need an analyzer, the filler will let you use theirs. The LDS I use make you analyze your own fill and sign the log book confirming the mix.

 

[rappy78]

Ok thats all i needed to know thanx guys!!!

 

[fppf]

No you don't need one

But if you want one, you can get one way cheaper than $400.
I was able to piece mine together for $59.

 

[Sac11550]

No you don't need one

But if you want one, you can get one way cheaper than $400.
I was able to piece mine together for $59.

Did you build your own for $59? If so could you share how you did it. I would love to have one, but don't want to spend $400.

 

[Buoyant1]

Did you build your own for $59? If so could you share how you did it. I would love to have one, but don't want to spend $400.

$59.00? heck my wife wouldn't complain if I spent ONLY $59.00...how'd ya do it?

 

[Meng_Tze]

there are a few 'kits' out there for DIY'ers. If you can solder, have some minimal understanding of mechanics/electronics.... you can build you own. Not sure about $59.-.... but a complete kit is around $100.

Search for 'El Cheapo II'

Alternatively, you can ask a friend to make one or get a different much less than $400.- analyzer.

While you do analyze the gas at the shop, I like to have an analyzer to test things again before diving.

 

[Joe-Diver]

I paid $189 for mine....came with the tubing (cheap anyway) and the flow adapter for the LPI hose....I do need another adapter though for those air integrated LPI's...I don't have one but I analyze other's tanks on boats sometimes and I can't do the ones with octo integrated bcd's.