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- May 27, 2023
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I have decided to CTB using nitrogen with a SCUBA mask. However, in my research of the various blogs, it is quite difficult to piece everything together, so I have been unable reach clarity on exactly what is required for this method. It appears that nitrogenexit.blogspot.com may have had some very useful information. However, this resource is no longer available. I would greatly appreciate any helpful responses to these questions. I live in the US:
1. I currently have an 18 CF tank of food grade nitrogen which, as I understand, should be between 98% and 99.5% purity. Is this sufficient purity and volume?
2. Are there any recommendations on a specific SCUBA mask or specific type of SCUBA mask that is reasonably priced? Most of the masks I see cost around $2,000.
3. Are there any recommendations on a specific breathing regulator or the required specifications for the regulator? I have read that an open-circuit type regulator is required. I have also read that a positive pressure regulator is required. I am not sure if these are one and the same.
4. I have a CGA 580 nitrogen regulator. What do I need to connect the SCUBA breathing regulator to this?
5. Do I need a flow regulator?
5. What pressure do I need to set the nitrogen regulator to?
6. Is there anything else I need to know?
1. I currently have an 18 CF tank of food grade nitrogen which, as I understand, should be between 98% and 99.5% purity. Is this sufficient purity and volume?
2. Are there any recommendations on a specific SCUBA mask or specific type of SCUBA mask that is reasonably priced? Most of the masks I see cost around $2,000.
3. Are there any recommendations on a specific breathing regulator or the required specifications for the regulator? I have read that an open-circuit type regulator is required. I have also read that a positive pressure regulator is required. I am not sure if these are one and the same.
4. I have a CGA 580 nitrogen regulator. What do I need to connect the SCUBA breathing regulator to this?
5. Do I need a flow regulator?
5. What pressure do I need to set the nitrogen regulator to?
6. Is there anything else I need to know?
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