Re-analyze Mix, or Trust LDS?

[Rick Inman]

Just a reminder.

Today's dive is planned at a site where we touch down briefly at 125'-130', then head back slowly up the wall. So I requested EAN30.

Picked up the tank last night, and (as always) analyzed the mix.

40%.

40%??

That could really ruin your day. The LDS was shocked, and re-tested with several analyzers.

I kept the mix though. It was N/C, and it'll be great for the shallower 2nd dive.

Just a reminder: Always analyze your gas.

 

[Scuba Brad]

Absolutely............bad gas can ruin your day!

 

[Tamas]

Absolutely............bad gas can ruin your day!

and then some!

I always re-analyze before the splash, just to be on the safe side.

 

[Steve Egner]

Great catch...

Personally, I think they owe you a lot more than one free bottle of gas...

Steve

 

[HowardE]

I always analyze my gas in the shop... In case there's a mistake (like in your case). That way, they can bleed and re-mix immediately.

 

[jeckyll]

Rick: As I read the subject I thought "Do you trust them with your life?". Followed by "I thought Rick dove alot & I would expect he would know that answer"

 

[matt_unique]

This was not a catch - this is SOP. Never breath a mix you have not analyzed yourself. I'm sure Rick was reminding the audience of why this is SOP.

--Matt

 

[diversmarts]

Re-analyze yourself. You love yourself later for it.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

My lds, as all are supposed to, requires that I analyze it before I pay. I also analyze it again before the dive.

 

[Leadking]

I like to have the store anaylze the gas while I watch. I also check the mix when getting ready to dive.