Technical Q7A Forum

All questions are answered by Andrew Dawson-Maddocks, Director of training at the ADM Diving. Andrew has over 3000 dives logged across 4 continents and has amassed many stunning dives to 90m and beyond . ADM Diving & Technical Services Ltd is proudly associated with PADI, IANTD, EFR and DAN, offering an extensive range of training programmes.

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Question - hi i was wondering whats your take on weights ive just moved onto a twin set 12ltr and use 2kilo weight belt but feel i could do away with any wei ...
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Question - hi i was wondering i just gone onto a twin set and have been sorting out the weights and ive got it down to 2kgs but i feel i could get away with ...
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Question - Hi Andrew, Which torch would you recommend for technical diving? I have looked at GreenForce, Halcyon and Metal Sub. I am prepared to pay up to ...
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Question - looking into buying a new drysuit i currently have a membrane suit but it leaks pressure testing repair didn't work. your thoughts on membrane v n ...
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Question - Hi I am currently looking at purchasing my 1st rebreather and was wondering which would be the best one to purchase. I would want to use it to ...
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Question - Hi Andrew. I'm preparing myself to go the technical route. What makes one regulator more suitable than the next. Whenever you speak to EQUIPMENT d ...
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Question - How do I know for sure if my Neprene wetsuit is too small
Seems tight to me but its the first time I tried one on. Thanks
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Question - cordite was washed up on the Rhinns of Islay (Isle of Islay) about 20 yrs ago. I was wondering if you might be able to tell me which wreck this wa ...
Is cordite safe to burn, but not when the sticks are bundled up, or contained? What does it smell like? Peppery? Thanks!
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Question - rehydrate in water
on another thread you state "On long dives (runtime over 90mins) you must make provision on open circuit diving to rehydrate in water - do not try ...
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Question - Greetings, this is my first posting. I'm a working PADI DM since 2003, thinking of doing my IDC, BUT I want to do some techinical stuff first t ...
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Question - Hi Andrew, I am interested in going down the technical route in diving (i.e. advanced nitrox, decompression procedures, extended range etc..) wi ...
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Question - Hi Andrew I am Nitrox I qualified and tend to use Nitrox on an air profile. I usually do 3 dives a day (during a week trip) with the third dive br ...
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Question - what is the accepted percentage loss in thickness of compression chambers on ultrasonic testing. which AODC/IMCA rule?
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Question - Hi Had A Test Paper For My Ocean Diver Exam And I Am Stuck On One Question Please Can You Help ?
What Should You Never Do Just Before Making A Breath Heald Dive A; Take Vigorous Exercise B; Rest C;Urinate D; Take Several Deep Breaths Close ...
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Question - Hi Andrew, I doubt you will remember me but I posted a question on the forum in early August requesting your advice on how to get into technical d ...
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