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Re: helium release valve
In Response To: Re: helium release valve ()

: You have to be inside
: a diving bell -- where the watch is
: surrounded by AIR.

Well, technically, in a diving bell when surrounded by Heliox, as opposed to the usual nitrogen\oxygen mixture that we normally breathe. As well, you'd have to be at some huge depth before that matters. Heliox is used to prevent nitrogen narcosis when diving well below 100 ft. Even 'normal' recreational diving will not require heliox, a diving bell, or any use of the release valve.

Great site, Derek.

-morgan

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