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NITROX
Most of you understand
that the term "Oxygen Enriched Air" means air
that has been mixed with oxygen... thus Nitrox. When you
mix air with oxygen, you must make sure that the air is
of the highest purity. Impurities such as gaseous hydrocarbons
(solvents), condensed hydrocarbons (oils), carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, water, and particulate matter (silicone,
paint shavings, metal flakes), when combined with high
concentrations of oxygen can have a detrimental effect
on your equipment or your body. This is why Underwater
Schools of America hyper-filtrates its air.
The majority of the
diving industry uses a CGA (Compressed Gas Association)
Grade E standard of gas acceptance. USA maintains a higher
standard of gas usage. We uphold the ANDI (American Nitrox
Divers International) standard for gas purity. We test
our gas on a quarterly basis, and test results are available
on request at the store. Look at the chart below and compare
the CGA Grade E Standard and the ANDI O2 Compatible Gas
Standard.
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