Can I service my own scuba gear?
One of the more common questions we get from divers is, “Can I perform my own dive gear maintenance?” The answer to this oft-asked question is yes, as long as you do it correctly.
How much does it cost to get a scuba regulator serviced?
Scuba Regulator Repair
| Annual Regulator Service (Plus Parts) | $59.95 |
|---|---|
| Annual BCD Service (Plus Parts) | $19.95 |
| Annual BCD with Octo Service (Plus Parts) | $29.95 |
| Bladder Repair (Up to 3 Small Holes) | $50.00 |
| Computer Battery Replacement (Most Models) | $19.95 |
How often should dive equipment be serviced?
every 80 to 100 dives
The Scuba Doctor, like most dive shops and repair facilities, still recommends that your dive gear should be serviced yearly, or after every 80 to 100 dives.
How often do scuba regulators need to be serviced?
every 2 years
Dive Rite recommends that you service your regulators every 2 years or every 100 hours. Regulators should only be serviced by Certified Dive Rite Regulator Technicians. Use our Dealer Locator to find your local dealer and inquire if they have certified technician on staff.
How often does a BCD need to be serviced?
Together with most dive manufacturers, Scuba Doctor Service and Repairs recommends that you have your BCD overhauled every year or every 40 dives, whichever comes first.
How often should I get my scuba cylinder visually inspected?
once a year
Scuba cylinders should be visually inspected once a year by a qualified visual cylinder inspector.
What is the difference between yoke and din?
First, what is the difference between them? The yoke is a clamp-type mounting, which is placed over the tank valve and then tightened into place. The DIN is a threaded valve, wherein you screw the regulator into the tank valve.
How close should I stay to my dive flag?
Vessels must remain at least 50 feet away from the flag. If they have to approach the diving area, operators must have permission from the person who placed the flag or the boat displaying the flag. Outside of 50 feet, vessel operators must operate at “idle speed” out to a distance of 150 feet.
Is it possible to repair a scuba regulator?
The service and repair of scuba equipment is not intuitive even for those with formal engineering training in other disciplines. Scuba regulator spare parts kits and scuba repair tools are also difficult source and purchase.
What kind of spare parts do scuba divers need?
Scuba Spare Parts All equipment used by divers underwater or for the provision of their breathing gases is fundamentally life support equipment. Scuba regulators, scuba tanks and compressors work at extremely high pressures and use innovative engineering design techniques to function correctly.
Are there any scuba companies that offer technical support?
All technical support from this web site is only made available formally trained service technicians. Industry brand leaders such as Scubapro, Oceanic, Aqualung, Apeks, Mares, Poseidon, care about the safe reliable performance of their products.
Is there a dive industry technician training course?
The Dive Industry Technician Training Course or DITC is the only approved training available to provide broad based ‘hands-on’ experience in servicing regulators from all the worlds major manufacturers of dive equipment.