What to do if your dive computer fails?
We should note since your dive computer is a required piece of equipment (no different than your mask and fins), it’s important to understand if it fails; the dive is over, period. No questions asked. Calmly signal to your buddy or team, “end the dive” by giving the “thumbs up” hand signal. If your dive computer fails and you don’t have a backup, stay calm, monitor your depth, and begin a controlled ascent at a slow rate. Perform safety stops as needed and listen to your body’s signals during the ascent. After surfacing, seek medical attention if symptoms of decompression sickness appear.Your dive computer keeps you safe and has multiple alarms to let you know if you go down too deep, ascend too fast, or if you have an air integrated computer, which uses an air transmitter to receive your air pressure throughout the dive, it will even tell you how long your air will last.To let your dive partner know you’re cold and need to end your dive, simply do what you’d do on the surface when cold – cross your arms over your body and rub your upper arms with your hands, as if trying to warm yourself.We should note since your dive computer is a required piece of equipment (no different than your mask and fins), it’s important to understand if it fails; the dive is over, period. No questions asked. Calmly signal to your buddy or team, “end the dive” by giving the “thumbs up” hand signal.
Why should I not turn off a dive computer between dives?
Don’t turn your computer off between dives. Most won’t let you, but if you take out the battery or shut the computer down, it loses its memory of your previous dives and your residual nitrogen. You’ll have to allow all residual nitrogen to leave your body before resuming use of the computer. Bottom Line: If you don’t use a dive computer, you must calculate your dives the good old fashioned way[1] to avoid the danger of decompression sickness (DCS).How deep can you dive without decompression? Practically speaking, you can make no stop dives to 130 feet. While you can, in theory, go deeper than that and stay within no stop limits, the no stop times are so short that well within limits is essentially impossible.How deep can you dive without decompression? Practically speaking, you can make no stop dives to 130 feet. While you can, in theory, go deeper than that and stay within no stop limits, the no stop times are so short that well within limits is essentially impossible.If you exceed your limits, you’ll have to make an emergency decompression stop. Your computer should go into emergency mode and let you know what depth you need to go to, and how long you need to stay there to off-gas safely before you can ascend to the surface.
Do I need 2 dive computers?
Having two computers allows you the ability to not only have a backup if your primary stops functioning, but you could also help a dive buddy who may have lost, broken or forgotten their computer at home. Note: it is not recommended to share a computer unless the diver has no dives for at least 24 hours prior. If you are thinking of sharing a dive computer with your dive buddy, don’t. Sharing a dive computer is not a sensible practice. It is almost impossible for us to be constantly at the same depth/level with our dive buddy.
Do dive computers need to be serviced?
Most dive computers require annual or biannual service (refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines). In addition to replacing the dive computer battery (and transponder battery, if applicable) the O-rings must be checked, and the unit should be inspected for signs of salt buildup. Check that the display is working, the battery level is OK, tank pressure is correct, and so forth. WARNING: Check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If you believe or conclude that there is any problem with any computer function, abort the dive immediately and safely return to the surface.
Is it OK to buy a used dive computer?
Yes, used dive computers can be reliable if they have been well cared for and haven’t been seriously damaged. It’s recommended to buy from reputable sellers who verify the condition and functionality of each dive computer. Always perform a test dive in shallow water to check performance before using it on deeper dives. Our latest dive computers utilize GPS, GLONASS and Galileo receivers for precise location accuracy. Once you surface, remember to hold your hand above the water in order to capture an ending GPS location.Aqualung Group is conducting a recall of its i330R Dive Computers that have been produced and distributed on the market in 2021 and 2022. It was identified that the said dive computer does not automatically adjust pressure level when diving at 900m (3000 feet) altitude or higher.
Should dive computer be on left or right?
It should be on your right arm so you can see your computer (depth) as you manipulate your buoyancy with your left. I like to wear my computer on my right wrist, so that I can let air out of my BCD with my left hand. This way I can still easily see the screen. Sound travels 4.You can choose to wear your dive computer where it feels most comfortable and natural, but many divers wear their dive computers on the right wrist. That keeps the left side free for operating BCD valves and hoses. If you wear a backup dive computer or you’re left handed, you should place it on the opposite wrist.