How do often do you check your PO2? Question 2

Jason Blackwell · 9th June 2006, 04:05

This is the second poll. The question is:

IF you use your HUD for your Primary source of PO2 information, how often do you then check your secondary/other hand piece/ gauge ?

NEVER: that is what Bells, whistles, vibrators, lights etc are for
When I think about it
Every 4 -5 minutes
Every 3-4 minutes
Every 2-3 minutes
Every Minute
Continuously….I am really scared by this thing
Other……please tell us about it

Chris · 9th June 2006, 13:00

I voted other.

On the PRISM I use the HUD, but check the secondary as below.

I check the secondary on the boat, quick scroll through the cells are reading .21, check the battery and the correct setpoint, before putting the unit on, another quick check when I am about to jump in the water and the PO2 has come up to .7

I then check it when I hit the bottom to ensure all cells are reading at the setpoint.

The only time I look at it during the bottom phase of the dive is if I get any warnings on the HUD these are usually if I don’t do a clean calibration I might get a cell warning that corrects after a couple of flash’s, or maybe a battery warning if it is on its way out. Or I get that funny feeling in my stomach and think it is trying to kill me, maybe once a dive.

I check it before ascent and then when I get to my last stop at 6m.

Cheers
Chriso

View Poll Results: IF you use your HUD for your Primary source of PO2 info, how often do you check 2ndry
NEVER: that is what Bells, whistles, vibrators, lights etc are for	1	2.50%
When I think about it	6	15.00%
Every 4 -5 minutes	13	32.50%
Every 3-4 minutes	3	7.50%
Every 2-3 minutes	12	30.00%
Every Minute	3	7.50%
Continuously….I am really scared by this thing	0	0%
Other……please tell us about it	2	5.00%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

9th June 2006, 04:05	#1 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 361	How do often do you check your PO2? Question 2 This is the second poll. The question is: IF you use your HUD for your Primary source of PO2 information, how often do you then check your secondary/other hand piece/ gauge ? NEVER: that is what Bells, whistles, vibrators, lights etc are for When I think about it Every 4 -5 minutes Every 3-4 minutes Every 2-3 minutes Every Minute Continuously….I am really scared by this thing Other……please tell us about it __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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9th June 2006, 13:00	#2 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 601	Re: How do often do you check your PO2? Question 2 I voted other. On the PRISM I use the HUD, but check the secondary as below. I check the secondary on the boat, quick scroll through the cells are reading .21, check the battery and the correct setpoint, before putting the unit on, another quick check when I am about to jump in the water and the PO2 has come up to .7 I then check it when I hit the bottom to ensure all cells are reading at the setpoint. The only time I look at it during the bottom phase of the dive is if I get any warnings on the HUD these are usually if I don’t do a clean calibration I might get a cell warning that corrects after a couple of flash’s, or maybe a battery warning if it is on its way out. Or I get that funny feeling in my stomach and think it is trying to kill me, maybe once a dive. I check it before ascent and then when I get to my last stop at 6m. Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com Last edited by Chris : 9th June 2006 at 13:03.
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