What is Nitrox?
Nitrox is nothing more than air. The word Nitrox is a combination of the words Nitrogen en Oxygen. These 2 gasses are the most important components of the air we inhale. Our breathing air contains 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen.

What is "Enriched Air Nitrox"?
30 Years ago the American organisation NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) started scientific research about the effects of breathing Enriched Air Nitrox mixtures. The first scientifically based tables where published in 1979 for the most commonly used Enriched Air Nitrox mixtures. These 2 mixtures are called "Nitrox I" with an oxygen percentage of 32% and "Nitrox II" with oxygen percentage of 36%. It is obviously clear that because of higher fraction of oxygen, the fraction of nitrogen is reduced to 68% for Nitrox I, and en 64% for Nitrox II

Why is diving with Eanx an advantage
The advantage of diving with Eanx is that the absorption of nitrogen, by the body during the dive, is diminished remarkably. Depending on the percentage of oxygen used, Eanx can increase you maximum bottom time with more then 80%. Also Eanx will reduce your surface interval between dives and your no fly time. Another advantage of a lower fraction of nitrogen is that because the lower partial pressure of nitrogen also the effects of nitrogen narcosis at depth are reduced. The most practical advantage is that, when diving in colder waters, we can increase the safety of our dives.

Training for diving with Eanx.

The safety aspects of diving with Eanx are nearly the same as diving with normal compressed air. Knowledge though about use of, and diving with Enriched Air Nitrox is absolutely necessary. A good and proper training in the use of Eanx increases your safety and Eanx will be a very good alternative for ambitious divers. We can offer technical diving training from TDI (Technical Diving International) or Eanx diver education from SSI.