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divetheworld · 11th May 2006, 14:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jens Kallmeyer)

HI

In a few weeks I will travel to Lake Van in eastern Turkey. The lake has a rather funky chemistry (salinity 25, pH10) and some interesting microbial communities in there.
A few Geologists are meeting up there to discuss a possible drilling program in the lake, but I am also interested (of course) in diving the lake and sampling some other features that drilling can't get me.
Gas logistics should not be a problem, if we ship a whole drilling rig up there, a few bottles and a compressor are peanuts.
What I am interested is something else: Has anyone ever done diving in a highly alkaline environment? If yes, how does the normal dive gear react to it? Are there any precautions I have to take? I'd rather go OC and toss some stuff later before I ruin my breather.

Jens

Bugger me, PH10 is fairly aggressive. I wouldnt take mine in at all.
What rebreather are you using? Most manufacturers are very helpful with stuff like that, they are the only ones I would take advise from.
IMHO

Brent.

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divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,586	Re: Diving at pH10 Quote: (Originally Posted by Jens Kallmeyer) HI In a few weeks I will travel to Lake Van in eastern Turkey. The lake has a rather funky chemistry (salinity 25, pH10) and some interesting microbial communities in there. A few Geologists are meeting up there to discuss a possible drilling program in the lake, but I am also interested (of course) in diving the lake and sampling some other features that drilling can't get me. Gas logistics should not be a problem, if we ship a whole drilling rig up there, a few bottles and a compressor are peanuts. What I am interested is something else: Has anyone ever done diving in a highly alkaline environment? If yes, how does the normal dive gear react to it? Are there any precautions I have to take? I'd rather go OC and toss some stuff later before I ruin my breather. Jens Bugger me, PH10 is fairly aggressive. I wouldnt take mine in at all. What rebreather are you using? Most manufacturers are very helpful with stuff like that, they are the only ones I would take advise from. IMHO Brent. __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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