Deep Helium by B.R. Wienke and T.R. O’Leary

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Deep Helium • ADVANCED DIVER MAGAZINE • By B.R. Wienke and T.R. O’Leary


Deep Helium
by B.R. Wienke and T.R. O’Leary


Helium is a noble gas for deep diving, but was not always thought so. In the early days of technical and recreational diving, the use of helium for deep diving was discouraged, indeed, really feared. Based on misinformation and a few early problems in the deep diving arena, helium acquired a voodo gas reputation, with a hands off label.
 
Curt, is there an error in Table 2? Text says NDLs on helium are shorter than on air/nitrox, but the table shows the exact opposite.
 
:shocked2:Yes, the nitrox and heliar NDLs are reversed. Best, KLD.
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/
http://cavediveflorida.com/Rum_House.htm

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