Emergency Air Sources: Pony Bottles

H2EASSP

Imagine you are in the middle of a dive 30m below and being so engrossed in the surroundings, you have neglected to frequently check your air. You finally glance at your air pressure gauge and realize you have run out of air. Your buddy is nearby with his back turned to you busy lining up [...]

Steel Vs Aluminum Scuba Tanks

AQUTA8

Scuba Air Tanks are constructed out of either steel or aluminum. Each of these tanks has some benefits over the other and some drawbacks. One of the eternal debates in Scuba Diving equipment is what type of tank do you prefer, Steel or Aluminum? Regardless of the construction material of the tank, both types should [...]

Scuba Air Compressors Explained

MXA90

Even though most divers will seldom find the need to buy their own Scuba air tank compressor, it often helps to understand the process by which our dive tanks get filled. A compressor like a pump, essentially increases the pressure of a gas while reducing its volume so that a larger quantity can be carried [...]