Oxygen in Merida?

rchrds · 14th March 2008, 17:40

Hey all- planning on doing some rebreather diving south of Merida- does anyone know the oxygen situation in that area, i.e. can it be had, and at what cost? I am hearing rumor of $1000 pesos (~92 bucks) for a K bottle- does that seem in line? and lastly- are the fittings on the bottles the same, can I use my standard O2 fill whip?

Thanks!

Jason

***USSMEG*** · 14th March 2008, 19:25

When I ran a search to see where it is you're headed? "Merida" MSN has you going to Spain, and Google has you going to Mexico? I would help greatly if you gave everyone a country.

Thanks Paul

RobertSt · 15th March 2008, 00:43

'South of Merida' prob means he's going cenote diving in Yucatan, Mexico.

Don't know much about O2 there, but it should be possible to get.

Are you in touch with the local archaeologists working on the cenotes in that area?

br,
Robert

rchrds · 15th March 2008, 04:25

Sorry, localized mentality. I did mean Merida, Mexico. I am in touch with -an- archeologist from a university in Merida- difficult to know if you have someone in particular in mind, and I dont really have all the particulars- I just show up to teach survey and help with the diving. I dont do the brainwork.

Jason

Scott Carnahan · 15th March 2008, 05:37

The O2 whips are the same as in the states. There is plenty of oxygen in Merida to be bought just have someone there do it in advance as the contracts, deposits on bottles etc. doesnt happen too fast usually. That being said nothing in Merida happens to fast.

If you need sorb over there we can probaly ship some too you there.

Scott

rchrds · 15th March 2008, 16:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Scott Carnahan)

The O2 whips are the same as in the states. There is plenty of oxygen in Merida to be bought just have someone there do it in advance as the contracts, deposits on bottles etc. doesnt happen too fast usually. That being said nothing in Merida happens to fast.

If you need sorb over there we can probaly ship some too you there.

Scott

Scott, thanks for the heads up, I'm mailing my sorb to the university, so it should be there long before I get there. My contact is also working the O2 for me. Good to know, and thanks all for the help.

Jason

Scott Carnahan · 15th March 2008, 19:51

And your price per bottle is in the game for sure. And they do have medical grade. Pressure usually around 2000 psi maybe 2200.

Scott

14th March 2008, 17:40	#1 (permalink)
rchrds New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 42	Oxygen in Merida? Hey all- planning on doing some rebreather diving south of Merida- does anyone know the oxygen situation in that area, i.e. can it be had, and at what cost? I am hearing rumor of $1000 pesos (~92 bucks) for a K bottle- does that seem in line? and lastly- are the fittings on the bottles the same, can I use my standard O2 fill whip? Thanks! Jason
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*USSMEG* USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 300	Re: Oxygen in Merida? When I ran a search to see where it is you're headed? "Merida" MSN has you going to Spain, and Google has you going to Mexico? I would help greatly if you gave everyone a country. Thanks Paul
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15th March 2008, 00:43	#3 (permalink)
RobertSt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 17	Re: Oxygen in Merida? 'South of Merida' prob means he's going cenote diving in Yucatan, Mexico. Don't know much about O2 there, but it should be possible to get. Are you in touch with the local archaeologists working on the cenotes in that area? br, Robert
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15th March 2008, 04:25	#4 (permalink)
rchrds New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 42	Re: Oxygen in Merida? Sorry, localized mentality. I did mean Merida, Mexico. I am in touch with -an- archeologist from a university in Merida- difficult to know if you have someone in particular in mind, and I dont really have all the particulars- I just show up to teach survey and help with the diving. I dont do the brainwork. Jason
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15th March 2008, 05:37	#5 (permalink)
Scott Carnahan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Dolphin Ray Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: QRoo Mexico Posts: 18	Re: Oxygen in Merida? The O2 whips are the same as in the states. There is plenty of oxygen in Merida to be bought just have someone there do it in advance as the contracts, deposits on bottles etc. doesnt happen too fast usually. That being said nothing in Merida happens to fast. If you need sorb over there we can probaly ship some too you there. Scott __________________ Scott Carnahan www.protecdiving.com
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15th March 2008, 16:00	#6 (permalink)
rchrds New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 42	Re: Oxygen in Merida? Quote: (Originally Posted by Scott Carnahan) The O2 whips are the same as in the states. There is plenty of oxygen in Merida to be bought just have someone there do it in advance as the contracts, deposits on bottles etc. doesnt happen too fast usually. That being said nothing in Merida happens to fast. If you need sorb over there we can probaly ship some too you there. Scott Scott, thanks for the heads up, I'm mailing my sorb to the university, so it should be there long before I get there. My contact is also working the O2 for me. Good to know, and thanks all for the help. Jason
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Scott Carnahan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Dolphin Ray Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: QRoo Mexico Posts: 18	Re: Oxygen in Merida? And your price per bottle is in the game for sure. And they do have medical grade. Pressure usually around 2000 psi maybe 2200. Scott __________________ Scott Carnahan www.protecdiving.com
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