Archive for the 'Rebreathers' Category

Oxygen Closed-Circuit Rebreathers

Oxygen closed-circuit rebreathers are oxygen-only breathing rebreathers and are the most simple design and most inexpensive type of rebreather. Because there is no helium or nitrogen to breathe, there are never any decompression requirements. Oxygen closed-circuit rebreather systems use a valve to add the oxygen into the breathing loop. The valve is designed to keep [...]

Types of Rebreathers Introduction

Rebreathers are diving systems that recycle your breathing gas. This drastically extends the supply of breathing gas by reusing exhaled gas. There are two types of rebreathers on the market today: closed-circuit rebreathers and semi-closed circuit rebreathers. All rebreathers are similar in design and have several of the same components. Every rebreather must incorporate a [...]

Rebreather Training

Rebreathers are diving systems that recycle your breathing gas. There are two types of rebreathers on the market today: closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR) and semi-closed circuit rebreathers (SCR) and each require specific training. There are a number of training agencies that can instruct you on diving rebreathers, such as IANTD, GUE, TDI, NAUI, and PADI. All [...]

Rebreather Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rebreather? Rebreathers are diving systems that recycle your breathing gas. It is a machine that recycles your exhaled gas so that it can be used again. What are the advantages of diving a rebreather? Gas efficiency, reduction in decompression, bubble silence (noise reduction), and no dry air to breathe. By recycling your [...]

Rebreather Training Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you get rebreather training? A number of training organizations offer different types and levels of rebreather training. Training organizations such as, IANTD, GUE, NAUI, PADI, and TDI all offer rebreather training. Finding a dive shop in your area with rebreather instructors may be difficult. You may have to travel out of your area [...]