You guys in Cold water have free flow incidents more frequently than in S Florida, where the water temps rarely dip below 70 degrees. I've only seen freeflows from octos that needed to be adjusted.
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Icarusflies:Again, thank you all for this feed back.
I use an air integrated computer (oceanic pro plus 2), it gives me a lot of confidence about the remaining air that I have. I am very glad to have it.
Why? If your AI computer dies... you abort the dive...mattboy:This comment might spark a few retorts, even though you made it in good faith. The truth is you should not rely solely on your AI computer for air supply info, you should have, and consult, an analog SPG. AI computers, at least the wireless ones, are notorious for intermittent failure. Keeping your eye on the SPG over some time will give you some experience in knowing how your gas pressure relates to time and depth.
howarde:Why? If your AI computer dies... you abort the dive...
How wouldn't you know? Unless you don't ever look at your computer (in which case, an analog gauge wouln't work too well either). Either it has a display or it doesn't.pete340:If you know that it died.
Icarusflies:I have also set my computer so it takes into consideration that I want 500 psi left in my tank when I get on the boat.
howarde:How wouldn't you know? Unless you don't ever look at your computer (in which case, an analog gauge wouln't work too well either). Either it has a display or it doesn't.