SAC rates
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nolatom
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Lots of previous-discussion "Similar threads" listed below, which explain how to figure it. Want to be way safe? Plan on about one cubic feet per minute on the surface to start with (it'll probably be less though, maybe .8), then watch that improve to say about .5 cu ft/minute with experience. Lots of variables, with water temperature being one of the main ones.
You're in the UK? Maybe you use metric for tanks. We Yanks use cubic feet.
You're in the UK? Maybe you use metric for tanks. We Yanks use cubic feet.
The Kraken
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Cubic volume consumed / time of dive / average depth of dive expressed in ATA (Bar)
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Diver Dennis
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A new diver should not worry too much about their SAC. Concentrating on your skills is much more important. As you dive more, you trim gets better, you become more comfortable in the water and you gas usage will come down. Give it time.
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