reg setup for 100% O2

[raxafarian]

I'm having my reg (tx40/ds4) annually serviced and cleaned for use on a deco bottle.

My question is concerning the SPG. What has to be done for O2 compatability? Just the o-ring on the hose into the 1st stage?
OMS brass spg, by the way.

Is it a good idea to change the plastic cover on the 2nd stage to green?

If these questions would have been answered in my class... I'm getting the reg ready for deco class next month.

 

[WreckWriter]

Nothing is what I did to mine, not even O2 cleaned (OH MY GOD! HE' GONNA DIE!!!!!)

No green stuff required, or even wanted.



Tom

 

[Genesis]

I'll bet $500 that not one "techie" diver in 100 has an O2-service-rated HOSE (the physical material the hose is made out of) on their deco bottle.

This is probably not much of an issue on the second stage hose. It could become one if you spiked the pressure (say, by slamming the valve on) on the SPG.

 

[Scubaroo]

O2 cleaning and SPGs

 

[raxafarian]

Scubaroo once bubbled...
O2 cleaning and SPGs

thanks


you caught me... I was lazy

 

[salty]

This reminds me of my first trimix dive. A frind loand me a set of doubles and deco gas for a 130 ft dive. I used my own gear(SP regs) And befor the dive I charged the 100% reg and half expected it to blow in my faceut: . I knew it wouldent but the first time is a little weird. Even during the deco I was a little nervous although I kept telling my self that there is nothing to worry about.

Its funny how a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.

 

[Genesis]

Ignition in first stages HAS been documented and CAN happen, although its not easy to do.

It would suck if it happened to you though