What suit is best for diving in contaminated water?
As the amount and type of contaminated water can vary dramatically, there is no short answer to this question. While vulcanized rubber suits such as the RS1050 and RS1500 are usually considered best for contaminated water, that idea is more related to how easy they are to decontaminate than how well they protect the diver. It is important that each diver evaluate the risk associated with the type of diving they will be doing and select the appropriate exposure protection for those situations. While there is no such thing as equipment that will protect the diver under all circumstances, DUI has suits made out of many different materials, and we are happy to work with dive teams to develop appropriate decontamination and maintenance procedures. Please consult our manual on “Exposure Protection for Public Safety Divers” or contact DUI or one of our Preferred Public Safety Dealers for more information.
As the amount and type of contaminated water can vary dramatically, there is no short answer to this question. While vulcanized rubber suits such as the RS1050 and RS1500 are usually considered best for contaminated water, that idea is more related to how easy they are to decontaminate than how well they protect the diver. It is important that each diver evaluate the risk associated with the type of diving they will be doing and select the appropriate exposure protection for those situations. While there is no such thing as equipment that will protect the diver under all circumstances, DUI has suits made out of many different materials, and we are happy to work with dive teams to develop appropriate decontamination and maintenance procedures. Please consult our manual on Exposure Protection for Public Safety Divers or contact DUI or one of our Preferred Public Safety Dealers for more information.
