Scuba Venture - Nitrox Course


	NITROX - Enriched Air Diver What is Nitrox? Nitrox (oxygen enriched air) is any mixture of oxygen & nitrogen where the partial pressure of oxygen is greater than that of regular air. The most common nitrox mixtures used in recreational diving are nitrox 32 (32% oxygen & 68% nitrogen) and nitrox 36 (36% oxygen & 64% nitrogen). Is Nitrox a new concept? No! It has been used by the military for over 40 years, by NOAA for almost 20 years, and by the recreational diving community for over 10 years. Can standard scuba equipment be used with Nitrox 32% & 36%? Yes! As long as the Nitrox is premixed prior to entering the cylinder, no special cleaning needs to be performed on the cylinder or the valve. It is highly recommended to get your cylinders cleaned based on the fact that more Nitrox filling stations use partial pressure blending which puts O2 in your tank before air. Most standard regulators can be used with Nitrox mixtures up to 40% oxygen. Does Nitrox cost more than an air fill? Yes! The special equipment and processes for filling your tanks with Nitrox add to the cost of air fills. Click here to see our air fill pricing page. Is diving with Nitrox safe? Yes & No! When using Nitrox with air tables or dive computers the risk of decompression sickness is reduced; however, due to the potential for oxygen toxicity, Nitrox mixtures have shallower depth limitations than air . Can bottom time increase when using Nitrox? Yes! No decompression limits are based on nitrogen uptake. When using Nitrox, as opposed to air, there is less nitrogen uptake at the same depth. How much does Nitrox training cost? We provide certifications for both Nitrox and Gas Blender. Please call us at 610-678-2688 for details and prices. What are the prerequisites to take a Nitrox course? You must be 15 years of age or older and should be comfortable with your equipment and diving conditions in your area. When can I sign up for a Nitrox class? Our Nitrox - Enriched Air Diver class is held monthly, all year long. Call us at 610-678-2688 Toll free at 877-685-0944 We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Click here to email us at dive@scubaventure.net Click here to return to our training courses page.