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4. Intended use
A hot water suit is intended for long duration diving periods, including saturation diving in
cold or cool water temperatures.
These suits are fed by heated water from the surface, which circulates inside the suit, and
reaches the divers body through holes drilled in rubber tubing, which is fitted throughout
the suit.
Temperature is regulated by the diver communicating with the surface team, and the water
flow can be controlled by the diver by means of a valve fitted on the thigh of the suit.
A hot water suit must be used in conjunction with a hot water suit liner. This will help
eliminate hot spots which could cause skin burns, and will help provide the diver with some
thermal insulation, should the supply of heated water fail.
The hot water suit should be used with hot water gloves and boots (sold separately), which
are attached to the suit by means of Velcro fixings on the suit, and on the gloves and boots.
Hot water suits are generally used in conjunction with an air breathing helmet or band mask.
The following chapters describe how to use and maintain your hot water suit.
4.1 Limitations of use
Usual limitations of use (air or mixed gas breathing) will apply, depending on the depth at
which the suit will be used.
!! WARNING !!
The suit itself does not have a depth limit, but all diving at large depths is potentially
dangerous and requires special training, skills and know-how.