Very occasionally people become psychologically addicted to nitrous oxide and find it difficult to resist taking it every day. People with mental health issues may be at additional risk of addictive behaviours.
Nitrous oxide is not particularly addictive compared to other drugs, and addictions usually require a combination of a psychological vulnerability such as low moods or worries that the drug briefly relieves , and easy access to the gas. Stressed dentists and anaesthetists who work with the substance have become addicted. Although addiction is unlikely, if it does occur it can be very harmful.
It has been found that nitrous oxide can be physically and mentally damaging when taken many times each day for long periods as it gradually inactivates the vitamin B12 reserves in the body. Individuals who inhaled large amounts of nitrous oxide daily for long periods have suffered nerve and brain damage because vitamin B12 is essential for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system.
The symptoms of such damage vary, and have included severe weakness of the arms and legs in some, and in a handful of cases, episodes of mental illness. Treatment with high doses of B12 is effective, but some damage can be irreversible.
It is likely that less severe vitamin B12 deficiencies caused by nitrous oxide overuse go undiagnosed, but cause milder symptoms, such as depression, forgetfulness and tiredness. Using a balloon, with caution, is the least risky way to use nitrous oxide.
Here the gas is dispensed into a balloon from which a user inhales and exhales repeatedly until they have had enough or the gas runs out. If the user overdoes it and oxygen levels in the body drop to the degree where they are close to passing out, they will be unable to hold the balloon to their lips and will automatically breathe air again. This safety mechanism minimises the risk of death by suffocation, but will not prevent a user overdoing it enough to suffer a headache or other unpleasant effects.
Paying attention to any discomfort and not resisting the urge to breathe will minimise the chances of harm of any kind. The risks of hurting yourself if you fall or lose co-ordination and awareness when taking nitrous oxide can be minimised by sitting down away from hard edges and other hazards. This can lead to fatal oxygen starvation. It is much safer to use a balloon. Parliamentary briefing on tackling the misuse of Nitrous Oxide. No laughing matter: how the anti-nitrous oxide campaign is a waste of time and money.
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Home Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas. The ECU then supplies more fuel to the injectors. When the mixture of air fuel and nitrous gets to the combustion chamber, the high ambient temperature causes the nitrous oxide to break up into nitrogen and oxygen one oxygen atom per every two nitrogen atoms.
This allows the mixture to burn more efficiently. It also allows the fuel mixture to be richer leading to a bigger "bang". The nitrogen that is generated is merely let out with the rest of the exhaust gases. The problem with running a dry nitrous system is that it is hard to tune the stock fuel injection system to adapt to when you're using nitrous. You will need stronger injectors that won't pack up under the high injection pressure required and a fuel pump that will be able to supply that kind of pressure as well.
A wet nitrous oxide system sprays not only nitrous oxide into the intake manifold, there is a secondary jet that injects fuel as well. When nitrous is activated, the jets in the intake manifold spray both nitrous oxide and fuel. The extra fuel makes for a super rich mixture which the extra oxygen from the broken down nitrous oxide helps ignite. This additional timing, when using nitrous, can cause engine damaging detonation. Q: What is the safest way to activate a nitrous system? A: The safest way to activate a nitrous system is by using a wide-open throttle switch.
Most nitrous systems utilize this type of activation. Activating a nitrous system at anything less than wide-open throttle can greatly increase your chances for an intake system backfire. If you desire to use a push button for activation, most companies offers this as an accessory item.
You can simply install the push button inline with the wide-open throttle switch. A: We recommend at least rpm as a minimum for nitrous system activation. This ensures that you will not have excessive cylinder pressures that could cause engine damage.
The use of an RPM window switch ensures no premature activation. Nobody likes premature activation especially engines. A: A nitrous purge kit clears the delivery lines of unwanted air and vapor and guarantees immediate power from your nitrous system.
Q: Is there a way to turn my nitrous bottle on and off without having to open the boot? A: Yes, most companies offers a Remote Bottle Valve Opener that allows you to open and close your nitrous bottle from the convenience of your drivers seat. Q: How do I know how full my bottle is? A: The only accurate way to measure how full a nitrous bottle is, is to weigh the bottle. Q: How long does it take to install a ZEX nitrous system?
A: Single nozzle EFI systems typically take just 6 hours to install. Our plate and direct port systems generally take hours.
Q: How long can I spray the nitrous system for? A: You could spray your nitrous system until the bottle is empty, but the practical limit is usually around seconds of continuous use. A: No, nitrous oxide is not flammable. Using high-quality nitrous that's been fitted correctly and according to the requirements of your car should be safe for the engine and will not cause the engine to overheat or explode.
How do you apply nitrous to a car? You will first need to find the safest place to mount the nitrous bottle. You will then have to install a nitrous line by removing the carburetor and setting up the nitrous plate. There is also quite a bit of wiring involved, which is why it is always best to hire a professional.
Can you buy NOS for your car? Nitrous kits are available and can be easily installed in cars. They are also more affordable as compared to a turbo system or supercharger for your vehicle. Car Craft Magazine: Nitrous.
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