V16

[Zambezi]

Hi, hope someone can help.

Am I able to dive Nitrox on a V16 1st stage and metal proton reg?? If not, is there any upgrade/change possible or wwill I need another reg completely??

 

[Phil Mintz]

Mares regs can be used with nitrox up to 40% out of the box.

Some countires have different requirements that require a different statement, I am not sure what they are in South Africa but you should be familiar with the requirements in your location.

Best regards,

Phil

 

[Zambezi]

Thanks Phil, much appreciated. I'll contact our local rep and confirm our requirements (I wasn't aware they would differ depending on the country).

 

[Phil Mintz]

Thanks Phil, much appreciated. I'll contact our local rep and confirm our requirements (I wasn't aware they would differ depending on the country).

Just to clarify: The Regs don't differ, but the statement about use is always subject to local laws and requirements.

Phil

 

[LittleFish]

I dive nitrox with a Mares V16/Proton Metal. I have found it to be an easy breather and bullet proof. No modifications were necessary for use with up to 40% O2.

 

[Zambezi]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah LittleFish, just what I needed to hear

Yeah, I agree the Proton is a great breather. I did a 50 metre (160 feet) dive last year in Mocambique and it breathed perfectly at depth.

I haven't tried shooting it though......................

 

[CODMAN]

I just recently got a V16 proton XL and even though I only have 2 dives on it so far, am very very pleased with it! Great breather indeed, despite my limited experience for comparison! I'm confident I made a good choice!

From my understanding, if ever you decide to dive more than 40% Nitrox, you will simply need to install a Nitrox kit to make it compatible!

Just my 0.02$

 

[jham2081]

I just recently got a V16 proton XL and even though I only have 2 dives on it so far, am very very pleased with it! Great breather indeed, despite my limited experience for comparison! I'm confident I made a good choice!

I have that reg too, and I really like it. Breathes incredibly easy.

 

[smithfielddiver]

I have this reg and I like it. breathes just fine.