Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx), commonly referred to simply as “nitrox,” once scorned by segments of the diving industry and referred to as “voodoo gas,” has truly revolutionized recreational diving over the last several decades. By increasing the percentage of oxygen and reducing the percentage of nitrogen in breathing gas, nitrox allows divers to enjoy longer bottom times and reduced decompression stress – provided it is correctly and thoughtfully used. One crucial aspect of nitrox diving is proper dive computer management, as dive computers are our primary tool for tracking exposure to both nitrogen and oxygen. A common question among divers, particularly those new to the use of nitrox as a breathing gas, is whether it is safe or acceptable to dive with nitrox while leaving your dive computer set on the “Air” setting… Click here to read the full article!
Diving Enriched Air (Nitrox) with Your Dive Computer Set to “Air” – Dan Orr
