I used to watch your videos all the time years ago. This popped up in my feed, I was happy to see you still doing well!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Kris. Lots to catch up on. A

Only other thing to add is that O2 compatible lube is more expensive than regular silicon lubricants, so likely the reason why they are usually reserved for lubrication when high concentrations of O2 are required.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

One small pot of O2 lub will last years so not a big overall cost my friend. A

@boatingdave1883

Жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Oh agreed, but just thought it is another reason that we don’t simply use O2 compatible lubes all the time

Good stuff 👍

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

The Silicon Spray. I use it on my Mask Skirt and Strap, Snorkel hose. Found it helps it last longer in chlorinated pools.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 ай бұрын

It is good protection if your in pools a lot like for training. Thanks for sharing. A

@chrisphilhower6029

8 ай бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Yes I am. The weather here in NJ hasn't been ideal for Diving. I'm still waiting on Lake Hydra for my AOW Class. Maybe next Spring?

Hello Alec, I am really enjoying your tech tips! I have gone back to the start and I am up to series 3 at the moment plus watching the latest ones. Really enjoy the vintage stuff as well and looking forward to the Sea hunt series. I love your enthusiasm and the way you present and speak with knowledge and passion but also humility and humour! Thank you !

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Lots of playlists and videos to learn and laugh at. A

@dalerichardson8842

Жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Don't know if we had Seahunt in the UK and it was abit before my time, but will enjoy anyway! 👌😊

Great info! Tks!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This was part of my nitrox class but I have come to understand that our lds does some things very well, others not as much, and teaching is a strong point (good people). Not to start a soap box but I learned about lubricants and o2 in my highschool small engine class (another great teacher).

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Great to learn about engines and scuba. You're now set for lifelong learning. A

@jacobhicks7959

Жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter thanks and fully understand, working on my youngest daughter's truck with her now. She picks up the shade tree stuff fairly quickly. Makes me proud that she works for the things she wants and is learning worthwhile skills.

I always use cristolube when servicing my regulatoers for another good reason, this lube offers a much better lube film than sat the DOW corning 111 that normally used for lubing rubber Orings and a small pot last for years so it is not that expensive. for sure that using current petrolium grease calls for trouble where the gas used is pure oxygen, as in medical and welding equipment. I 've saw a welding oxygen regulator that have been partially molten due to the use of grease at the assembly , it demonstrate the necessity to use specific lube where oxygen is used. very good topic very good video

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacques and for the welding situation. I weld a lot and have never had that problem. A

Love your videos. Im an old guy who is still diving and have a question for you. What is it with folks NOT diving with a snorkel? Seems crazy to me. and yet most divers i see in the pacific nw dont use them. To me except for my mask its my most important piece of equipment. Yes its not needed at depth but most problems happen at the surface on the swim to an from the shore . Whats your thought?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

The snorkel is a required item for all divers from every recreational group I know. Many ditch it due to reasons like flat water (that day), travel space, comfort, etc. It should still be carried in case of emergency (they have rolled up snorkels). I still dive with one always. A

@cambonner6428

Жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter well great to know. took a break from diving in the 80' and 90's (was a naui instructor) and when i started back up i was blown away at what i saw divers doing. LOVe your vids and love the old stuff. I have 4 double hose regs that id love to dive someday but dont know how to rebuild them. Keep up the great vids. Cam

I just got my Nitrox cert! The manual says that new equipment can be usually used with up to 40% nitrox. So, do manufacturers usually use regular silicon lube or oxygen compatible?

@zachdenney

Жыл бұрын

up to 40% you can use silicone grease on reg. where you want to be careful is tank side... sometimes when tanks are filled using partial pressure method they will get dumped with 100% o2 and backfilled to the correct mix... in that scenario any silicone grease on the tank connection will be subject to much higher percentages than 40. make sense? so, any tank o-rings that are nitrox based you either need to know 100% how the tank is being filled or use nitrox lube.

@Dreoni_

Жыл бұрын

@@zachdenney Ah makes sense! Thank you!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zack for answering. A

Another informative video, I’ve been excited to start back soon, almost cleared to get back under water 😊

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Paul. A

Can you use the nitrox cleaned regulator with regular air ?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

IF it is Oxygen Compatible Air to keep your O2 cleaned reg uncontaminated. A

What kind of breathing oil do you use in your compressor?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

There really is no such thing as breathing oil. The oil used in a compressor is there to lubricate the compressor just like a car engine. It cannot be breathed. The compressor filter system removes any oil & oil vapor. The oil used is compressor oil. That may sound like a stupid answer but is quite accurate. There is a special oil just for compressors because of the extreme pressure & heat. You still cannot breath it! Imperial Oil (ESSO) sells compressor oil, as well as other companies.

@mattrosenberger846

Жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter thanks for the answer I was looking online everywhere and couldn't find it. Thanks for explaining it

I must say that if you can physically see how fast the pistons are moving in an automobile engine that engine really should not be running!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Only Superman can do that Tim. A