NITROX and O2 and compressor facilities

[GaryC]

Does anyone have expierence of adding O2 supply to an existing air compressor facility.

We have a compressor and 4 large Bank cylinders. We would like to be able to offer O2 as either NITROX or pure O2 and possibly with a pumped facility.

I would like to know...

What courses are requred?
A design
A cost of installation and ongoing rental charges.
Any good suppliers.
Safety requirements.
General Recommendations.

Thanks

Gary

[Dave Crampton]

Hi,

You could try asking Dougie at Edinburgh Dive Centre. At his shop he has 40% premix. It is a great idea, as you do not need to have O2 clean cylinders, and most non deco gas fills were probably <40 for diving. Plus no special requirements for regulators either. Depending on how much O2 serviceing/cleaning you do, this could affect that side of your business, though this could be offset by the increase in Nitrox fills to divers, unwilling to fork out for expensive O2 cleaning - I was once quoted 120 for an O2 clean of twin 12s.

I guess as your not 'direct competion' Dougie might be willing to give advice. I suspect you have nothing to loose by asking him.

Dave C

Check out his flash filling Station, he built himself.