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var tiptitle='<span class="newsitem">Rebreather survival tip of the day</span><br>'


tips[1]='Stay in the car park at Stoney Cove - DO NOT DIVE the unit!'
tips[2]='Use only manually controlled units, do not rely on the monkey on your back!'
tips[3]='Do not overweight yourself, do a proper buoyancy check with all equipment and minimum loop volume'
tips[4]='Always carry a spare mask, in the event of loss or breakage you can still monitor your ppO2.'
tips[5]='Assume nothing, believe no one, check everything, do it again...before you dive.'
tips[6]='Do not dive solo with a CCR have a buddy who knows your unit and make sure you know their unit.'
tips[7]='If diving with an SCR make sure you do not run your supply gas down to below 20 bar.'
tips[8]='Make slow descents and ascents carefully monitoring your ppO2 and your team members.'
tips[9]='Never try to surface swim with a unit, use OC bail out gas at the surface!'
tips[10]='Switch to OC bail out for the final ascent after your safety stop'
tips[11]='Always check you cells for current limitation at 6m before continuing the dive.'
tips[12]='Avoid any strenuous activity when diving a CCR, if activity required switch to OC, if planned dive OC!'
tips[13]='Each time you check your ppO2 also check your team mates - this may help them survive!'
tips[14]='ALWAYS carry enough bail out gas to complete the dive from the end of the planned bottom time.'
tips[15]='Plan all dives properly with OC bail out options worked out and carried with you.'
tips[16]='Pay careful attention when packing sorb and NEVER re-use any of it!'
tips[17]='Make frequent cell validation checks throughout your dive - with a Pelagian there is less dilutant wastage!'
tips[18]='Know your diving physics and physiology inside out also know how all your equipment works and how to service it.'
tips[19]='Do not surface unannounced in sensitive Navy bases!'
tips[20]='Always check all gases yourself including oxygen and air, do not take anyones word for it!'
tips[21]='Make another negative pressure test on the loop if the unit has been transported before the dive.'
tips[22]='Practise emergency scenarios on a regular basis - use flash cards with your buddy.'
tips[23]='Use breath control to alter loop volume when required then check ppO2 immediately.'
tips[24]='When taking underwater photos make a habit of checking ppO2 before and after each shot.'
tips[25]='Never use oxygen cells purchased at the same time from the same batch, try to stagger replacement.'
tips[26]='Always follow all OC diving rules with regards to nitrogen/helium absorbtion and oxygen limits.'
tips[27]='Keep up to date, read what others are doing, gain as much knowledge on the subject as you can and be wary of forum advice!'
tips[28]='If in doubt bail out - OK we should all know this...but DO IT..if all OK you can switch back to your loop...with caution!'
tips[29]='Always keep a hard copy record of the time your sorb has been used, if in ANY doubt at all replace it.'
tips[30]='Do not enter the water if you feel that you have been rushed getting prepared by others, better sit out the dive and live!'
tips[31]='Only use Pelagian Diver Controlled Closed Circuit Rebreathers - This tip sponsored by Andy Fritz!'

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