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Explore the features of scuba tanks. Check the materials used to make scuba tanks. Discover the components and volumes of scuba tanks and potential hazards.
Thanks to Easy Dive Theory for making this video
A good dive computer can be a great investment for a diver. A dive computer improves on the decompression model of dive tables by constantly recalculating the dive profile and extending your bottom time whilst monitoring your progress. But which dive computer should you buy?
Thank you Alec Peirce Scuba for this amazingly informative video
What do scuba cylinder markings mean? All the labels, numbers, and stamps are at the top of a scuba cylinder. Learn to decipher scuba cylinder markings and increase your safety factor and diver knowledge.
Thank you Divers Ready for the informative video
Divers have questions about Oxygen Compatible Air (OCA) when switching between Enriched Air Nitrox and regular scuba air fills. Alec explains why Oxygen Compatible Air is so important to Enriched Air divers.
Thank you Alec Peirce Scuba for this amazingly informative video
Choosing DIN vs Yoke Valves is a decision divers have to make when deciding which regulator and tank setup to use or buy. What is the difference between DIN vs Yoke? What are the different options in adapting regulators to different tank valves and what are the pros and cons?
Thank you to The Soul of Atlantis for making this video
A scuba regulator purchase is a big deal. But scuba regulators can differ quite a lot in price. What is the difference between a more expensive and a cheaper regulator and how should you choose?
Thank you Alec Peirce Scuba for this amazingly informative video
How aluminium scuba cylinders are made. The process to make an aluminium cylinder is shown on the video. The cylinder needs to be strong to avoid rupturing when pumped to high pressure.
Thank you to XS Scuba for making the video
The process in which you hydrostatically test a scuba tank is of utmost importance concerning safety. You test the structural integrity of the scuba tank during a hydrostatic test. This is required every 5 years or more often according to local laws.
Thank you Alec Peirce Scuba for this amazingly informative video
Divers often ask about the difference between open circuit and rebreather SCUBA units. What are the main benefits of open circuit vs rebreathers and vice versa. What are the different hazards of open circuit vs rebreathers? What should you use for what activity? Find out now.
Thank you to Simply Scuba for making the video
A dry suit is an essential piece of equipment for diving in colder water. Keeping warm is an important part of enjoying your dive. But which to get? Dry suits differ to wetsuits in that they don’t allow any water in. But this in turn has its issues that you need to learn about. Drysuits can be split into two main types: Membrane and Neoprene. The main difference being how you control your level of insulation.
Thank you to Simply Scuba for making this video
Ocean Tribe Dive Team
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