Depth Gauge

Introduction

Care and cleaning

Introduction

The depth gauge measures the diver’s depth in meters. It has a second needle that stays fixed at the maximum depth reached during the dive. This information, along with the period of time spent underwater, is necessary to calculate decompression times.

There are various different models to be found on the market, both analogical and digital. There are also diving watches and organizers that also provide that information and which show additional measurements that can be useful.

The organizers supply information regarding time of submersion, depth and even water temperature in order to be able to calculate the level of nitrogen saturation reached by the diver’s tissue and which will thus indicate how much time the diver can spend at that depth and if decompression is necessary.

The decompression tables are also used for this. They indicate when the level of nitrogen in the body calls for one or more decompression stops, as well as how long these stops should last. They leave a large enough margin so as to be applicable to all persons and situations.

Care and cleaning: just as with the content gauge, the depth gauge and organizers require extreme care.
1. Wash with plenty of sweet water and leave to dry in the shade.
2. Store wrapped velvet or a soft cloth so as to avoid scratching.