Description
Innovative Scuba O Ring Save a Dive Kit
The Innovative Scuba NBR O Ring Kit is the ultimate Save a Dive Kit. With 18 different size “O” rings and it includes three brass picks. Packaged in a compartmentalized case with a size key to help identify which “O” ring is needed.
The Innovative Scuba VITON O Ring Kit is the ultimate Save a Dive Kit. With 14 different size “O” rings and it includes three brass picks. Packaged in a compartmentalized case with a size key to help identify which “O” ring is needed.
Sizes include O -ings for Pressure Gauge swivels and hoses to Tank Neck “O” ring.
Viton and NBR “O” rings
Nitrile / NBR usage
NBR is the standard material for hydraulics and pneumatics. NBR resists oil-based hydraulic fluids, fats, animal and vegetable oils, flame retardant liquids (HFA, HFB, HFC), grease, water, and air. Most common material in the scuba industry.
Viton O-rings
Have been used safely for some time in SCUBA diving by divers using gas blends referred to as Nitrox. Viton is used because it has a lower probability of catching fire, even with the increased percentages of oxygen found in Nitrox. It is also less susceptible to decay under increased oxygen conditions.
Quick Facts and Tips
O RINGS on a scuba tank create an air tight seal bet ween the scuba tank valve and the first stage of a scuba regulator. Buna-N is a common trade name for nitrile rubber, while Viton is a trade name for Fluorocarbon rubber. Viton has better chemical and temperature resistance than Buna, but Buna is usually less expensive. Viton O -rings are 02 Compatible – Buna rings are not.
Did you know?
O-rings will naturally degrade with use or due to exposure to sunlight and salt air. It is advisable to keep several fresh ones with you in a dive kit. You never know when your tanks o-ring may need replacement.
Check with equipment manufacturers for durometer before installation.
Save a Dive Kit available in different sizes
- Save a Dive NBR 200
- Save a Dive VITON 140
- Pro – 40 Kit (with silicone grease)
- Rec – 20 Kit NRB
- Rec – 20 Kit VITON
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