Hard shell vs. soft shell hyperbaric chambers: which one is right for you?
Pressure capacity, materials, durability, maintenance and cost compared for hard shell and soft shell hyperbaric chambers.
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Hyperbaric chamber guides for owners and operators
Practical guides written by our principal technician from actual service calls — choosing between soft and hard shell, keeping a chamber maintained, diagnosing faults, and understanding the chamber types on the market.
Guides
Written from the field, not from a brochure
Hyperbaric chamber maintenance tips you need
Routine checks that extend the life of a hyperbaric chamber: seals and zippers, filters, compressor care, pressure testing and record keeping.
Read the guide →Expert tips for hyperbaric chamber repairs
How to approach hyperbaric chamber repairs: common faults, diagnosis, what to attempt in-house and when to call a certified technician.
Read the guide →Hyperbaric chamber maintenance: a comprehensive guide
A comprehensive guide to keeping a hyperbaric chamber in top condition — inspection intervals, cleaning, component checks and documentation.
Read the guide →Many kinds of chambers: monoplace, multiplace and soft shell
Monoplace, multiplace and soft shell hyperbaric chambers explained, with the benefits and typical applications of each type.
Read the guide →Why a hyperbaric chamber? Uses, benefits and who it is for
Why people use hyperbaric chambers: medical treatments, sports recovery, wellness applications and the considerations that come first.
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Question not answered here?
Call 813-519-3232 or book a one-hour phone consultation. If you are trying to decide what to buy, or working out why a chamber will not hold pressure, a conversation is faster than an article.
Technical reference
Codes, standards and inspection intervals, with the source attached
Separate from the guides above, our reference library summarises what the published standards actually say — and labels each requirement as codified, deferred to the manufacturer, voluntary accreditation guidance, or military guidance. Every statement links to the body that published it.
NFPA 99, Chapter 14
Chamber classification, room construction, ventilation, grounding, gas monitoring, fire suppression and maintenance provisions.
ASME PVHO‑1 & PVHO‑2
New-construction certification versus in-service requirements, gauge calibration and acrylic viewport intervals.
Site & electrical requirements
A pre-installation checklist labeled by source — including three widely repeated numbers that are not codified anywhere.
Oxygen & ignition safety
The 23.5 percent ambient threshold, prohibited materials, hull grounding, and the FDA's 2025 letter on hyperbaric fires.
Maintenance & inspection intervals
What is fixed in code, what code defers to your program, voluntary cadences, and the published military schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Twenty-two answers on working with HSP, on codes and compliance, and on chamber safety.
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Make, model, serial number, photos, site address — send it all in one text or email and we can scope, price or diagnose it without a round of phone tag. Complete requests get worked first, simply because they can be.