PADI Tec Gas Blender Course

PADI Tec Gas Blender

Have you ever wondered how we mix your tanks so accurately? We took a course on how to blend nitrox and trimix and so can you with the PADI Tec Gas Blender Course you’ll learn how to blend Enriched Air Nitrox.

Nitrox, Trimix, Argon Gas fills Dan's Dive Shop
Gas Blending Air, Nitrox, Trimix, Argon

Learn the rules for how to fill exotic gases, formulas for how much oxygen or helium to add, learn how to top off with different gasses other than air and special care and handling of the oxygen exposed equipment and proper storage and maintenance.

The Tec Gas Blender course includes three practical application sessions, but no dives. During independent study and instructor-led review, you learn:

  • About the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.
  • To blend enriched air and trimix blends to within one percent of the target mix.
  • About the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those risks.
  • To demonstrate the steps for oxygen cleaning equipment, along with the requirements for oxygen service.

 

Prerequisites:

Nitrox Diver or Endorsement from a Dive Store

Availability:

Upon request

We can do this course privately or as a group for dive store staff, dive clubs or technical diving groups.

Training Agency:

PADI

Cost:

$350+HST

Additional Details:

PADI Tec Gas Blender (Nitrox)
This Course teaches the safe handling, storing and blending methods associated with blending of enriched air nitrox.

PADI Tec Trimix Gas Blender
This Course builds on the previous information learned in Nitrox blender and incorporates the use of Helium as an inert gas used for diving.

NAUI Gas Blender & Service Technician
This Course teaches people how to safely and properly ready equipment for use with up to 100% Oxygen for Nitrox Diving and is combined with our NAUI Gas Blender Course which covers Nitrox and Trimix Gas Blending.