SCUBA or scuba, stands for “Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.” It’s an extremely popular water activity. Of course, water never comes without danger. We’ve dabbled in diving danger in the past, but we haven’t talked about diving tank trouble.
Read on to learn more about potential hazards you may face with a diving tank while deep under the waves.
Scuba Danger
While diving, a person often reaches depths of up to 130 feet under water. That is very far down! To keep a steady supply of oxygen, you’ll need proper gear. In part, this means a diving tank. Keeping this in mind, when a person travels that far from the surface without proper equipment, it’s quite possible to be
injured or even die. That’s why diving tank trouble is such an important issue.
Scuba Diving Tank Trouble
There are a number of issues to consider when choosing scuba diving tanks. For example, one of the key considerations is how many tanks suffer from dangerous levels of internal corrosion. Without routine inspection, these cylinders can break down, leading to explosive failure. Obviously, this can result in serious injury.
To combat this, it is important to check and recheck diving gear. Here are safety tips for your gear:
- Never leave the valves on a diving tank open. Moisture can enter and damage the gear.
- Before connecting a tank to a charging line, always momentarily crack open the valves to help remove any residual moisture.
- Try not to empty or charge the diving tanks underwater, as this can lead to moisture getting inside.
- Check the local safety requirements of your diving area. There are likely standards and guides for you to follow.
Becoming Scuba Certified
As always, education is the best defense against drowning danger. That is as true for scuba diving as your home swimming pool. Before purchasing any gear, be sure to become properly certified. As with
CPR certification, scuba diving safety certification can save your life.
To learn more, check out the official website for the
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).
Just One Example of Diving Tank Trouble
Before we close this blog post, here is one example of a recent recall related to diving tank danger. To be specific, this recall involves BLU3's Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems. According to the official
CPSC recall, BLU3 has received 21 reports of divers experiencing restricted airflow. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. That said, this is an excellent cautionary tale about the dangers of diving without properly checking your gear.
Name of Product:
Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems
Hazard:
The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
December 22, 2022
Units:
About 1,300 (In addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Name of Product:
Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems
Hazard:
The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
December 22, 2022
Units:
About 1,300 (In addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact:
BLU3 Inc. toll-free at 833-703-5796 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at
www.diveblu3.com/recall or
www.diveblu3.com and click on “RECALL” for more information.
