Gear News
All about SEAC® Full Face Mask CO2 Testing
A feeling of fatigue and a build-up of CO2 in the respiratory system can lead to potentially serious consequences, even during low-impact physical activities like snorkelling.
That’s why SEAC® abides by two fundamental principles in designing its full-face snorkelling masks:
- the user should need to employ the least possible breathing effort, comparable to natural breathing, out of the water and in a relaxing situation;
- and the level of residual carbon dioxide CO2 inside the skirt while inhaling must be well below the safety limits.
Even though there is no specific European regulation governing the manufacture of full-face snorkelling masks, SEAC® has developed a series of specific tests (with their own, in-house testing equipment) that comply with the values set forth by the following European regulations:
- EN 1972:2015 establishes the requirements for the design and manufacture of snorkel tubes, limited to breathing effort;
- EN 16805:2015 establishes the requirements for the design and manufacture of dive masks;
- EN 136:2000 establishes the minimum requirements for the manufacture of full-face respiratory protection masks, limited to tests checking the CO2 in inhaled air; and,
- EN 250:2014 regarding open-circuit compressed-air self-contained breathing apparatus and its components, limited to tests checking the CO2 in inhaled air.
In the SEAC® labs, batches of full-face masks are tested with Ansti machines, specifically to measure the dynamic performance of human breathing, and with proprietary SEAC® equipment to check levels of CO2 in the air inhaled through the masks.
All this makes it possible for them to offer the end user the best possible snorkelling experience, in complete safety, because with SEAC® full-face masks, having fun is as natural as breathing!
Find out more at www.seacsub.com.
Gear News
OrcaTorch D710 Dive Light now available in four colours
Whether you’re a recreational or a professional diver, you’ll find the OrcaTorch D710 dive light useful in your underwater activities.
With max 3,000 lumens, the D710 is one of the strongest torches in its class. You also have plenty of brightness settings to choose from if you prefer less power.
It runs on one OrcaTorch 21700 5000mAh rechargeable battery with a Type-C charging port, easier for you to charge it anywhere. Now it offers four exterior colour options: Black, Green, Red, and Blue, to satisfy your diverse needs.
Featuring:
* Uses Luminous LED, max 3000 lumens
* Uses 1 * 21700 Li-ion battery
* 6° beam angle
* Offers four exterior colour options: Black, Red, Green and Blue
* Easy operation with side titanium alloy push-button switch
* Safe lock function, prevents mis-operation
* Intelligent Over-Heat protection
* Battery indicator
* Water pressure resistant construction, depth rated to 150 meters
* Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery installation
* Over-discharge protection function
* Constructed from high-strength A6061-T6 aluminum
* Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized finish for durability and corrosion resistance
* Two sides coated toughened glass with high water pressure resistance under deep water
Sea & Sea is the home of OrcaTorch and other leading diving brands in the UK.
Gear News
Hammond Drysuits Launch New Scuba Diving Drysuit
Hammond Drysuits has announced the launch of their new scuba diving drysuit, the Pro-Elite Lite SD.
This drysuit is essentially their popular Pro-Elite self-donning drysuit. It comes with plenty of extras as standard – neoprene neck and wrist seals, neoprene boots, zip with wet zipper
cover, knee and shoulder reinforcing, swivel inflation and hose, auto dump, elasticated rear waist and braces, two pockets, fly zip and cover.
The Difference
The Pro-Elite Lite SD is made from lighter material whilst maintaining it’s durability this suit is flexible, light and less restrictive. It’s suitable for all but especially the more petite
person or those who travel with their drysuit.
Size
Made-to-Measure – the drysuit is made to the end-user dimensions or the ultimate comfort and fit.
Colours
Olive, Red, Navy, Yellow, Black or Royal Blue
Be one of the first to see the NEW HDS Pro Elite Lite SD! Check out the detailing and get measured at Go Diving in Hall 2 Stand 140 on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March.
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