How often should you service a regulator?
How often should you service a regulator?
Your regulator should be serviced annually (with some brands 2 years, and we will talk about this shortly) no matter if you have 1 dive or 100 dives.
How often should you have your BCD serviced?
annually
Most manufacturers still require that their gear is serviced annually, or after 80 to 100 dives, whichever comes first. Some other manufacturers though, particularly those that produce higher-end regulators, require servicing less often since their products are remarkably durable.
How many years does a scuba tank last?
A modern and properly cared for steel tank lasts up to 50 years. Considering the number above that sounds like less time. Steel tanks require more maintenance and are more susceptible to corrosive damage.
Can you service your own regulator?
When we’re finished, you still won’t be able to service your own regulator, but you’ll have a much better appreciation for the training and skill of the professional repair technician who knows how to take the puzzle apart and put it back together again in perfect working order.
How much does regulator service cost?
All batteries will be replaced at a cost of $19.95 each unless otherwise noted on the regulator repair form or with the exception of non-user replaceable batteries….Scuba Regulator Repair.
| Annual Regulator Service (Plus Parts) | $59.95 |
|---|---|
| Bladder Repair (Up to 3 Small Holes) | $50.00 |
| Computer Battery Replacement (Most Models) | $19.95 |
Can you service your own dive regulator?
Many divers with no formal factory training successfully service their own regs. BUT they do so after getting some kind of education on just how regulators work, how they are designed, and knowing what tools to get. And then you have to get the parts. For some models it’s easy.
How much does a regulator service cost?
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 |
What can you do with old scuba tanks?
Old Diving Tanks? Here’s How to Reuse Them
- Turn old diving tanks into cash.
- Turn old diving tanks into bookends.
- Use old diving tanks as a base for a one-of-a-kind lamp.
- Display flowers in a diving tank vase.
- Show the world your old diving tank.