Diluent Flush and Bailout Options

As gas consumption is so low – typically only 30-40 bar per dive – a large proportion is available for either a diluent flush of the loop or open circuit bailout.

Diluent Flush

The diluent gas provides a key safety option: it can be manually injected into the inhale counterlung to immediately supply gas which is both instantly breathable and a ‘known’ mixture – allowing the diver to check and validate his oxygen sensor readings.