Before you decide to buy a scuba diving tank, it is important to determine your budget. There are many models, prices, and features you need to think about. Even though the most expensive tanks are often the best, they can be slow and not provide the best performance. It is best if you have a set budget and stick to that. This will prevent you from spending more than you have to and from being distracted by other factors. If you spend more money than you can afford, you may experience buyer's regret later.
Nitrox can be used for shallow diving.
It is a relatively young dive gas that recreational divers are using. It is used to raise water oxygen levels. It is toxic at deeper depths and more so divers should undergo specialty training before using nitrox. However, it can be used for shallow diving and is a popular option for recreational divers.
There are many advantages to diving with nitrox. The first is that you can breathe it for longer periods of time and experience less decompression sickness. It allows divers to spend longer underwater and take less time getting back out. However, any diver can experience decompression sickness.
Nitrox is safer than Helium. According to the American Divers Association (ADSA), there is a lower chance of getting decompression sickness if you use nitrox. However, there have been several deaths from nitrox despite the lower risk of getting decompression sick. This is because nitrox has a lower concentration of oxygen and a high level of inertgas. DAN states that divers should test their tanks before diving and clearly mark their maximum operating depth.
A scuba tank with pure oxygen can have flammable or explosive situations
Pure oxygen in a diving tank is dangerous and should not be used. Pure oxygen can cause fire and ignite in extreme situations. Divers will need special equipment to safely handle the cylinder. For an explosion-proof cylinder, divers should be able slow open the valves. Proper preparation is also critical to the safety of the tank and filler.
Overfilling the tank or lowering the oxygen level to a safe level can cause problems. Because oxygen behaves differently to air, compressed air, and nitrogen, it is possible for the tank's pressure to be extremely high. An explosion could result if oxygen enrichment equipment is not properly maintained or protected. It is possible for a fire to start and it can be difficult to extinguish.
The high velocity that oxygen travels from the oxygen tank compounds the problem. The high velocity of oxygen creates friction which in turn creates an ignition source. Dead ends in the oxygen cylinder can also create flammable or explosive situations.
Safety precautions before using the scuba tank oxygen
Scuba tank oxygen should be used safely and in accordance with the recommended guidelines. To use the tank correctly, it is important to check the pressure gauge regularly before going underwater. The tank's air level determines how long you are able to stay underwater. You should always have enough air in the tank to allow you to surface at least 50 Bar or 500 PSI. You can allocate air in the tank by following the rule for thirds.
A second safety precaution is to not breathe underwater while using scuba tank oxygen. This is dangerous and could even result in death or serious injury. The oxygen in the air can cause lung over expansion, resulting in air bubbles escaping from the lungs. The oxygen-containing cells in the lungs may burst.