I went a few years past the 5th grade but I ain't educated nor smart enough to figure out how to do a poll on this forum...

I don't believe pure 100% oxygen will explode or burn either, that’s a no-brainer for you and I and a few fishermen. It's a moment of enlightenment for many fishermen that know little to nothing about pure oxygen gas, not interested in O2 fire safety, don’t and will never use oxygen in livewells regardless of how good it is for the bass. The bass boat comes with livewells, water pumps and aerators… that’s insures good enough care for any bass anywhere, anytime, any summer.. right?

James, in your opinion does this homemade O2 system instillation video discount oxygen fire safety (O2 in the bilge) or what?

Check out this promotional U-tube video narrated by a TP&WD Inland Fishery Department fishery biologist. You may know or have worked with this fellow. This biologist demonstrated how to build an inexpensive DIY homemade oxygen injection system to keep tournament bass alive, good for the fish. He includes a detailed system components list in his video, with both medical O2 regulator, O2 tank and gas tubing specifications.

No disrespect to fishery biologist, but this biologist either forgot about mentioning oxygen fire safety when running pure 100% oxygen gas @ 50 psi into and through his bass boat bilge in his video.

Or, maybe this biologist does not know anything about oxygen fire safety and live electricity in bilges when running plastic tubing containing pure 100% oxygen through his bass boat bilge under 50 psi tension using plastic vinyl tubing that has many splices and connections in the tubes. The net results of this error by omission regardless of the reason demonstrates a classic exampl of disregarding and discounting O2 system fire safety hazards in bass boat bilges either way.

The biologist’s video clearly demonstrates how to run the plastic tubing into and through the bilge of his bass boat just above and near several deep cycle cranking batteries, near live electrical wires and electrical switches, the tubing is adjacent to and touching live electrical wires connected to chart plotter intentionally for both to run through a small hole. The tubing he uses is common clear vinyl tubing purchased at any hardware store, Lowe’s, Home Depot, on the net or aquarium supply store and all big box store.

Direct livewell Oxygen Injection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-EP3d9v5y8

¼” ID reinforced clear vinyl tubing and ¼” black vinyl tubing in sued and also recommended to be use in this promotional video. This vinyl tubing is pressurized with 100% pure oxygen gas @ a constant 50 psi and run through the bass boat bilge like the OEM Bass Cat Boat Tiger Tank O2 system.

The average bass fisherman viewing this video would probably assume this plastic vinyl tubing run through the boat bilge is safe to use with pure O2 @ 50 psi (that’s only 3.4 atmospheres of internal pure O2 gas pressure) inside that vinyl plastic tubing with all those spliced connections. Why would anyone think or believe differently after watching videos like this?

Amazing how little fishermen actually know (the facts) about these bass boat oxygen system used, O2 equipment and pure O2 gas safety.

I ask a simple question and appreciate all responses, It may be best these O2 system are not allowed and prohibited on bass boats for the sake of safety in all bass tournaments, they all may far more dangerous than anyone could ever imagine.
Thanks

Welp... Guess we're all gonna die now

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Some times it is just too painful trying to help...

...and next weeks thread of critical importance will be about speed limits on lakes. As the Reel Turns will continue to bring you fascinating weekly topics and in-depth discussion for the growth of the sport.

MLF Dink Fest...good or Bad? Now you don't need no stinkin' O2 system.

BassChamps...3 fish limits?

" The bass boat comes with livewells, water pumps and aerators… that’s insures good enough care for any bass anywhere, anytime, any summer.. right?"


Uh... No..

That's why a lot of us install a O2 system..


I had never watched that video before.. I do know the fellow doing the install..


And while I would personally install the system a little differently, with no joints or splits in the bilge, I would think that a well maintained system would pose no threat..


I put one splitter in the line, near the tank, and run two hoses all the way to the diffusers which I silicone to the floor of the livewell.. If there is any leak at all, it would be in the livewell, or near the bottle which I install up front.. Of course every boat design is different and some are easier than others to put the system in..

But it is really pretty simple..


I am not sure of the working pressure on the lines before the stones release the oxygen into the water.. I have never tested it but I don't think it would be fifty pounds..

On weigh in trailers with similar stones I always use a regulator at 20-25 pounds, and they bubble like crazy at that setting.. The system does not capture the O2 in the lines and hold it at pressure, it releases it thru the stones.

I am not sure where you came up with the repetitious 50 PSI number..


Like all systems on any mechanical device, proper installation and maintenance are important. But properly installed, you should have little trouble or maintenance with the system.

I think I am through now..

We only use a single hose, no splits, into 1 large stone with suction cups. Pretty simple

I am a little confused on what the end game of this thread is. Seems you don't like O2 systems and the way some install them. That's fine but not everyone agrees with you. If you think people should stop using them that's OK too but it won't happen. If this is just an oxygen PSA then post links to videos on how you believe it should be done instead of ones you believe are wrong or unsafe. I have found teaching what to do is more effective than teaching what not to do. The "what not to do" should be supplemental and there should be facts and proof to back it up because without those two things it is just opinion.

We're knocking a system that nobody has tested. Why not? It makes no sense.

That a lot to throw out after starting a thread saying you know nothing about it, eh?

I own a pure oxygen system. I have also been a scuba diver which allowed me to have some experience with regulators.
They are fairly reliable if taken care of and not allowed to corrode.
They also reduce the pressure to a few pounds and in the case of a pure oxygen system, would take many hours to fill an engine compartment. Since they are ventilated by law you should be ok.

Saying that oxygen will remain at 100% is wrong. It will mix with the air and have a higher percentage of air.
That is why the percentage of oxygen at 10 thousand feet is approximately the same as the surface.

Just get VT-2 livewell vents and you will never need an O2 system and will save all that money and hassle.

Everything is dangerous, go hide in your basement

Which bass boat do you own if I may ask? Also why do you keep adding your two cents into ALMOST every single livewell thread about your VT-2?

The reason I ask is that having read dozens of threads over the last couple of years you are ALMOST always adding the VT-2. The reason I highlight ALMOST is because the one thread about livewells, the basskitty thread you started, you chose not to tell everyone that they just needed to put in one of your fittings and the rest of their goop was unnecessary.

Put em on a BassCat too if you want your fish to be CRAZY lively at weigh in. EVERY boat should have them. They're only $40 for a set and work GREAT. ....... happy now?