helium/trimix supply Scotland

Petra · January 14th, 2006, 01:50 PM

Hay list,

in july a group of DIR divers will go to the St Abbs area. Since a few years it's possible to have Nitrox-fillings. That was good news!

But in that area (Berwick) are some wrecks at the 40m range and since we've experienced the great advantages of diving helium mixtures I only want to dive 30m+ dives with 30/30 and the 40m range with 21/35.

So question:
Is it possible to get these fillings in that area?
If yes : where? prices?

If not: what a pitty

Petra

Scuby · January 15th, 2006, 02:43 AM

There's probably somewhere better (closer), but Cormeton Dive Support is the only place I know of, but its about 60 miles south of Berwick, in a place called Seaton Delaval.

Depending on how many refills you'll need, it might be worth the journey... particularly as Cormeton is generally MUCH cheaper than anywhere else for fills (£3.50 per cylinder for any nitrox mix... within reason, ie generally maximum of 50% in a 12l). I'd imagine their helium prices would be similarly generous, but i've never used it myself so can't give any more details.

David

Petra · January 15th, 2006, 09:55 AM

thanks!

we certainly wouldn't use it all dives. Only for those wrecks with an average deeper than 33 which are worth to dive on.

so 60miles is about 90km? 6 divers X2 = 12 bottles of fillings.
I think it's worth the drive.

I'll check what google says about wrecks and Cormeton. Maybe plans can change again....

Andrew Bryson · January 15th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Hi Petra

I would make initial enquiries with Iain at http://www.aquastars.co.uk/. They're locted in Eyemouth, which is minutes from St Abbs. I don't believe they have trimix normally, but you never know, they could get it arranged for your group. They've also got a membrane compressor.

Also give Amanda a call at Scoutscroft Diving Centre - (018907) 71669. Again, they don't have trimix normally, but were looking to get it in at one point. Partial pressure filling only.

Failing all that, get in your car and drive to EDC in Edinburgh. They do trimix, and have a haskel. Multimap puts EDC 50 miles from St Abbs.

There's also a small chance that I could provide you with helium and optionally a haskel.

Let me know if there's any space on your trip!

andy

Anton · January 15th, 2006, 12:53 PM

A bit offtopic perhaps.... how important are things like nitrox stickers on bottles in the UK?

Davey Willo · January 15th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Hi Petra

We dive fairly regularly out of St Abbs and I think you'll be struggling for wrecks, there is the Glanmire of course, a fairly broken up wreck in 32m of water, there is one in 50m which is about one hours boat ride away and then there is one in about 70m (Tech2 depths) this is fundamentally it according to the skipper that we regularly use.. Billy Aitchison http://www.rockhousediving.com/

Of course there are many wrecks further south from this location, further north too but the travel times in the relatively slow hardboats based in St Abbs make these wrecks fairly inaccessible from this location.

If you were to drive 30 to 40 minutes south of St Abbs you can get to Seahouses where there is access to many more wrecks from recreational depths around the Farne Islands to deeper Tech 1/2 depths further out, this is the guy that I would contact for a days diving, another good skipper, huge boat with tail lift, regularly takes out Tech divers..

William Sheil jnr. 07799 666573

HTH's

Like Andy, I'd be very interested to come along and join you all for a dive or two if there are spaces, it would be great to meet up with some of you guys from the mainland.

Cheers and beers
Dave

Petra · January 15th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Davy and Andrew,

thanks for the tips!

St Abbs will be our base for our trip: near scoutscraft. We used to go at their camping site but their renting licens for that part has expired this year

I'll try to work something out with aquastar. Maybe they still remember us from last year.
Glanmire is a nice wreck. But not an easy one with the short dive window. Definitly one on the programme this year if the weathergods are in our favor.
Farne islands are also added to the list. It has indeed more sites for nitrox-dives.
Berwick has some deeper ones for wich we'd need the helium so I'll see what the shop in Edingburgh can do.

Our dive plan is getting more and more concreet now. So we'll keep you posted.
I'll check within the group and the skipper about extra "seats" and mail it to you.

seems like a great idea meeting some UK'ers

Petra · January 15th, 2006, 03:12 PM

I see you know Billys boat!
Have you already been on his new boat ?

:D:D:D:D:D

I can't wait to be lifted out of the water....

Andrew Bryson · January 15th, 2006, 03:23 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Petra)

I see you know Billys boat!
Have you already been on his new boat ?

:D:D:D:D:D

I can't wait to be lifted out of the water....

Have a look!

andy

Gary Moffat · January 15th, 2006, 08:18 PM

In addition to Andy and Dave’s comments.

There is also a few 45m+ range of wrecks that can be dived from hard boat out of Eyemouth and North Berwick. Long day out due to distance between harbout and sites.

Boat is North Star details below, ask the skipper. Sure he could make a few good trips for you.

Call or email Iain for more details
marine.quest@btinternet.com
018907 71676
07780823884

Also

http://www.aquatrek.co.uk/

TEL. 01620 893952

Boat mobile. 07790929656

E-MAIL. Info@aquatrek.co.uk

Also would be very interested in coming along for a dive with you all.

Regards,

Gary.

January 14th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Petra(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brussels Posts: 12	helium/trimix supply Scotland Hay list, in july a group of DIR divers will go to the St Abbs area. Since a few years it's possible to have Nitrox-fillings. That was good news! But in that area (Berwick) are some wrecks at the 40m range and since we've experienced the great advantages of diving helium mixtures I only want to dive 30m+ dives with 30/30 and the 40m range with 21/35. So question: Is it possible to get these fillings in that area? If yes : where? prices? If not: what a pitty Petra

January 15th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scuby(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warwick Uni, UK Posts: 1	There's probably somewhere better (closer), but Cormeton Dive Support is the only place I know of, but its about 60 miles south of Berwick, in a place called Seaton Delaval. Depending on how many refills you'll need, it might be worth the journey... particularly as Cormeton is generally MUCH cheaper than anywhere else for fills (£3.50 per cylinder for any nitrox mix... within reason, ie generally maximum of 50% in a 12l). I'd imagine their helium prices would be similarly generous, but i've never used it myself so can't give any more details. David

January 15th, 2006, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Petra(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brussels Posts: 12	thanks! we certainly wouldn't use it all dives. Only for those wrecks with an average deeper than 33 which are worth to dive on. so 60miles is about 90km? 6 divers X2 = 12 bottles of fillings. I think it's worth the drive. I'll check what google says about wrecks and Cormeton. Maybe plans can change again....

January 15th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrew Bryson (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Abingdon Posts: 315	Hi Petra I would make initial enquiries with Iain at http://www.aquastars.co.uk/. They're locted in Eyemouth, which is minutes from St Abbs. I don't believe they have trimix normally, but you never know, they could get it arranged for your group. They've also got a membrane compressor. Also give Amanda a call at Scoutscroft Diving Centre - (018907) 71669. Again, they don't have trimix normally, but were looking to get it in at one point. Partial pressure filling only. Failing all that, get in your car and drive to EDC in Edinburgh. They do trimix, and have a haskel. Multimap puts EDC 50 miles from St Abbs. There's also a small chance that I could provide you with helium and optionally a haskel. Let me know if there's any space on your trip! andy

January 15th, 2006, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anton(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Posts: 4	A bit offtopic perhaps.... how important are things like nitrox stickers on bottles in the UK?

January 15th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Davey Willo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 197	Hi Petra We dive fairly regularly out of St Abbs and I think you'll be struggling for wrecks, there is the Glanmire of course, a fairly broken up wreck in 32m of water, there is one in 50m which is about one hours boat ride away and then there is one in about 70m (Tech2 depths) this is fundamentally it according to the skipper that we regularly use.. Billy Aitchison http://www.rockhousediving.com/ Of course there are many wrecks further south from this location, further north too but the travel times in the relatively slow hardboats based in St Abbs make these wrecks fairly inaccessible from this location. If you were to drive 30 to 40 minutes south of St Abbs you can get to Seahouses where there is access to many more wrecks from recreational depths around the Farne Islands to deeper Tech 1/2 depths further out, this is the guy that I would contact for a days diving, another good skipper, huge boat with tail lift, regularly takes out Tech divers.. William Sheil jnr. 07799 666573 HTH's Like Andy, I'd be very interested to come along and join you all for a dive or two if there are spaces, it would be great to meet up with some of you guys from the mainland. Cheers and beers Dave

January 15th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Petra(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brussels Posts: 12	Davy and Andrew, thanks for the tips! St Abbs will be our base for our trip: near scoutscraft. We used to go at their camping site but their renting licens for that part has expired this year I'll try to work something out with aquastar. Maybe they still remember us from last year. Glanmire is a nice wreck. But not an easy one with the short dive window. Definitly one on the programme this year if the weathergods are in our favor. Farne islands are also added to the list. It has indeed more sites for nitrox-dives. Berwick has some deeper ones for wich we'd need the helium so I'll see what the shop in Edingburgh can do. Our dive plan is getting more and more concreet now. So we'll keep you posted. I'll check within the group and the skipper about extra "seats" and mail it to you. seems like a great idea meeting some UK'ers

January 15th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Petra(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brussels Posts: 12	I see you know Billys boat! Have you already been on his new boat ? :D:D:D:D:D I can't wait to be lifted out of the water....

January 15th, 2006, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrew Bryson (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Abingdon Posts: 315	Quote: (Originally Posted by Petra) I see you know Billys boat! Have you already been on his new boat ? :D:D:D:D:D I can't wait to be lifted out of the water.... Have a look! andy

January 15th, 2006, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gary Moffat(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Lothian Posts: 120	In addition to Andy and Dave’s comments. There is also a few 45m+ range of wrecks that can be dived from hard boat out of Eyemouth and North Berwick. Long day out due to distance between harbout and sites. Boat is North Star details below, ask the skipper. Sure he could make a few good trips for you. Call or email Iain for more details marine.quest@btinternet.com 018907 71676 07780823884 Also http://www.aquatrek.co.uk/ TEL. 01620 893952 Boat mobile. 07790929656 E-MAIL. Info@aquatrek.co.uk Also would be very interested in coming along for a dive with you all. Regards, Gary.