How Do You Use An Underwater Breathing Apparatus?
Underwater diving offers a thrill like no other, whether you’re enjoying the beauty of a pristine coral reef or the bounty of a sunken ship. But since we can’t breathe water, special breathing equipment is necessary for such adventures. Though scuba tanks and buoyancy control devices, known as BCD’s, come in a variety of sizes and styles, the concept of using them is universal. Fill the tank at a reputable filling station, such as a dive center. They will know to fill the tank with compressed air and not pure oxygen. They’ll also fill the tank to the rated pressure. Overfilling will lead to metal fatigue and shorten the life of the tank. Put the BCD on the tank by sliding it onto the standing tank from the top. Turn the tank so the valve opening faces toward the BCD, where your head will be. Attach the regulator which is the apparatus with a hose and first and second stage attachments. The regulator controls the air flow while you’re underwater and makes it easy to breath the compresse
