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Old 2 August 2012, 05:33 AM   #1
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Has anyone had to use their helium escape valve?

I'm sure most of us have not but curious to see if anyone has used the watch for its intended purpose. As what depth did you have to use the valve? What indication does the watch give you when the helium needs to escape? Hopefully some of you have some exciting stories!
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Old 2 August 2012, 05:47 AM   #2
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I believe it's only necessary during decompression after saturation diving where helium is one of a mixed-gas environment.
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Old 2 August 2012, 06:46 PM   #3
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Correct. The He valve does not open under water.
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Old 3 August 2012, 12:32 AM   #4
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Correct. The He valve does not open under water.
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Old 5 August 2012, 05:07 PM   #5
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I used it after inflating Helium balloons for a kid's bday party

#justincasesomeheliumgotintomywatchlol



Kidding!
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Old 5 August 2012, 08:47 PM   #6
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I used it after inflating Helium balloons for a kid's bday party

#justincasesomeheliumgotintomywatchlol



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Only when I didn't take Beeno.
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Old 5 August 2012, 10:37 PM   #7
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Lol
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Old 10 August 2012, 03:37 AM   #8
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Only when I didn't take Beeno.
It doesn't have a hydrogen sulfide valve!!!
It would corrode
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Old 10 August 2012, 03:50 AM   #9
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Hi! Never opened it as I don't dive.
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