Spare Air  3000 Kit
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Key Features

  • Completely Redundant Alternate Air Source
  • Safety Back-Up Air Supply
  • Many Advantages Over Standard Alternate Air Source
  • Allows Self Rescue in Emergency Out-of-Air-Situation
  • Perfect Addition to Dive System
  • Allows Self Rescue in Emergency Out-of-Air-Situation
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Why not?!

By KEVIN M.

 -  Brick, PA, US

I am the only one in my dive group to carry this. I hear arguments that the only reason people buy spare air is so they can use it while realizing they are in huge trouble. My argument is simple... even at greater depth, 3-5 breaths may be all I need to reach my buddy's octo! I would absolutely buy it again and pray I NEVER need it!

 

Happy Scuba Diver!

By Jan P.

 -  Lancaster, CA, US

Bought the Spare-Air kit for my husband for Christmas. He's wanted one for quite a while, so he was thrilled when he opened the package. He loves it!

Having a safety back-up air supply has many advantages over a standard alternate air source. The most obvious is that it is a separate air supply and allows self-rescue in an emergency out of air situation. We are taught to stay with our buddy so that in case of an emergency they are right there ready to help us. Next time you make a dive count the times your buddy is further than arm's length from you. You will be surprised that they are much further away more often then you may think. Spare-Air gives you a major advantage over an alternate air source when an emergency arises. Having something to breathe from while you are swimming to your buddy, and then, getting their attention while they have their head in a hole watching a lobster can take several breaths or more of air.

A skydiver wears a reserve parachute; a Scuba diver should have a reserve breathing system. For over 35 years Spare Air supplied divers with the smallest, most-compact redundant system available for out-of-air emergencies. The patented Spare Air should be a standard piece of Scuba diving equipment for the safety minded diver. In an out-of-air emergency, why would you trust your life to anything else?

The complete system is available in two-cylinder sizes. Kits includes holster, safety leash, easy refill adapter, so you can fill directly off your own Scuba cylinder. Also included is an owner's manual. You can also purchase each cylinder size separately (see selection menu above).

3.0 cu. ft. System:
Tested and approved, Spare Air is a totally self-contained 3000 psi (207 bars) 3.0 cu. ft. (85 liter), refillable backup air system that's small and easy to use. It was designed to get you to the surface in the event of an emergency; yet, it is small enough to not even know you are wearing it! Spare Air is easy to use and maintain, just put it in your mouth and breathe. So, give yourself that extra edge of safety with Spare Air. The cylinder measures (L x Dia.) 13.4 x 2.25" (34x 5.71cm), weighs 2.17 lbs. (985g) and when full provides approximately 57 surface breaths. Available with black or blue cylinder.

6.0 cu. ft. System:
Now, available with a 6.0 cu. ft. cylinder. Provides twice the amount of air over the standard 3.0 cu. ft Spare Air. Weighing under 4 lbs. (1.8kg) it is the lightest weight system on the market. Priced competitively compared to other similar systems. The 6.0 cubic foot (170L) cylinder measures (L x Dia.)13.5 x 3.25" (34 x 8.3cm) has a service pressure of 3000 psi (207 bars), weighs 3.7 lbs. (1.7kg) when full and provides approximately 114 surface breaths. Available with black or blue cylinder.

Note:All Spare Air cylinders meet certificated specifications of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) with DOT-3AA specification and Transport Canada Safety and Security (TC) with TC-3AAM specifications. Spare Air comes with an owner's manual, holster, and safety leash.

- Easy to Travel With!!
- Easy to Wear!
- Easy to Refill!
- Easy to Hand-Off to Fellow Diver in Trouble!

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

https://www.spareair.com/support/support-warranty.html

714-842-6566

Spare-Air 3000 Kit Features

  • Spare-Air 3000 3.0/6.0 Kits, Black or Blue:
  • Perfect Addition to Dive System
  • Allows Self Rescue in Emergency Out-of-Air-Situation
  • Includes Refill Adapter
  • Holster and Safety Leash
  • Owner's Manual
  • Completely Redundant Alternate Air Source:
    Safety Back-Up Air Supply
    Many Advantages Over Standard Alternate Air Source
    Allows Self Rescue in Emergency Out-of-Air-Situation
  • Refillable Backup Air System, Small & Easy to Use
  • Designed to Get-You-to-Surface in Event of an Emergency
  • Easy-to-Use and Maintain, Just Put-In-Mouth and Breathe
  • 3.0 cu. ft. System:
  • 3000 psi (200 bars) 3.0 cu. ft. (85 liter) of Air
  • Cylinder Dimensions: (L x Dia.) 13.4 x 2.25" (34x 5.71cm)
  • Weight: 2.17 lbs. (985g)
  • 6.0 cu. ft. System:
  • 3000 psi (200 bars) 6.0 cu. ft. (170 liter) of Air
  • Cylinder Dimensions: (L x Dia.) 13.5 x 3.25" (34x 8.3cm)
  • Weight: 3.7 lbs. (1.7kg)
  • Note:
    Cylinders Meet Certificated Specifications of US Department of Transportation (DOT) with DOT-3AA
    Meet Specification of Transport Canada Safety & Security (TC) w/TC-3AAM

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Bill J  Do the spare air tanks require a annual vip and hydro every 5 years?
darrick c  Hello Bill, yes the Hydro would be every 5 years and the visual inspection VIP is every year.
ROB C  Yes.
GREGORY S  If you were 40ft down and suddenly lost air, do you believe this would be enough to get you to the surface? (I know consumption is different for everyone, just looking for a rough estimate)
ADAM P  I have tested this bottle a few times since ive had it. If u lose air at 40 feet it should be plenty of air to make it to the surface. The only thing i wud recommend is to make sure u fill it properly, and that the bottle is indeed full prior to using it as a back up. Since i bought it, I wont dive without it…
STEPHEN S  I tested this once, went to 55 ft and made it to the surface on it. But it was a test and I was relaxed and had plenty of air in my main tank.
Mario C  to most divers in most situations yes. It gives you about 57 breathes of air at surface. you half the # of breaths every atmosphere you submerge its hard to account to different lung capacities and breath rates at an out of air situation.. better than not having it... and never forget do dive a little heavier - so very last resort you should always have a little air on the bcd ( pro tip) breath in and out of it.. not recommended but better than no air.. dive safe- always check you r air and stick to your buddy.
Caroline l  Where do you carry it when diving?
ANDRES S  Mine is similar to Caroline I 👆 Good luck and Safe Dives!
WILLIAM M  I carry it diagonally across my chest, attaching the sleeve with stainless bolt snaps to my bcd.
STEVE H  In my BCD pocket with a tether clipped to a BCD loop. I added a stainless steel ring for the tether and clip and attached it with a nylon zip tie around the narrow neck of the Spare Air. Make sure to check it's full of air before EVERY dive! There is an optional mini-dial gauge available. Steve
Mario C  Strapped to BCD, tucked in on my right lower back.. but it is really user choice, and should vary from setup to setup..
Timothy W  what is the approved way to travel via airplane with it?
Mario C  empty without valve attached https://www.spareair.com/operation/operation-traveling.html
Antonio G  How long does air last ?
STEPHEN C  About 6 to 9 minutes. Depending on consumption.
Patrick M  Made it last 8 minutes in the 12 foot deep end of a pool. This was being very still. Lasted 3.45 min swimming laps at the pool underwater. I’d say you could get 1 min up to 10 depending on depth and how aggressive you’re working. If you really want a redundant air get a min of a 20 cubic foot bottle. I’m a fire Dept Rescue dive and a PADI Instructor. Hope this helps.
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