Padi has an equipment repair course you can take but it isnt going to teach you how to service your own regulators. Dacor 460360 1st stage scuba regulator service kit 968025. Specialty instruction materials are for divers interested in specialty skills and certification. Dris dive gear regulator savvy book dive right in scuba. Buy regulator savvy book or ask a member of our certified diving staff if the.
It is aimed to provide a solid knowledge base and introduce them to the principles of the regulator s working mechanisms, while training the technician outright to correct procedures in disassembly, inspection, parts repair replacement, cleaning, assembly, testing, troubleshooting and final adjustment of diving equipment. Theory, principles and operation of dive equipment. Scuba tools is a provider of dive maintenance tools and scuba test equipment. Chesapeake bay diving sells regulators that have a limited lifetime continue reading. Maximum scuba houston services all brands of scuba equipment, with repair services and regulator repairs. Scuba regulator savvy book, scuba regulator theory and operation manual.
A piece of hardware without equal, the atomic aquatics t3 is the finest regulator on the market, period. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair by vance harlow. Our highlight course regulator service and repair technician training course has been exclusively developed for and offered at scuba clinic. A complete all makes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning. Only formal training in the repair and maintenance of dive equipment such as that received during the asset approved dive industry technicians course ditc can ensure the continuing safe and reliable operation of life support equipment. The alltitanium atomic aquatics comfort swivel comes standard and helps prevent binding and kinking of your second stage during use, and the automatic flow control makes breathing effortless at any depth. Start with old regs, or castoffs that you dont plan to dive, at least at first. The worlds largest online scuba spare parts database. Dolphin scuba center services most major brands of equipment, if you have any questions, please call the store 18004dolphin or 9169298188. The real thing a complete handson guide to scuba regulator repair, overhaul, diagnosis, annual, and maintenance. Scuba regulator leaks and how to fix them scuba diving. You take your regulator into your local dive center for its annual service but whats actually involved in the maintenance of this important equipment.
Your regulator and safety our important to northeast scuba supply. The regulator is so named because it regulates the pressure of the air a diver breathes. All scuba regulator first stages sold by dive gear express have a universal standard din connector also known as g 58 bsp that will work with any 200 bar and 300 bar din outlet scuba valve, unless special ordered with a native yoke aclamp fitting for the north american kvalve. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair december 1999. I have not finished reading the book but it does a good job of explaining how and why and the different types of first and second stages work.
An uptodate copy of the manufacturers scuba regulator service manual. Whether its a missing oring, wetsuit tear or a broken fin strap, the padi equipment specialist course teaches you to manage. Service programs give you only one or two days of orientation which is not enough to give you complete regulator or valve overhaul repair skills. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is recommended that you take your gear to an authorized dealer or authorized repair. Hoses house of scuba san diego scuba equipment, gear. The 4 parts our dive equipment normally consists of 4 main parts. Nov 15, 2015 second stage disassemble reassemble have you ever wondered what the inside of a second stage regulator looks like. Scuba tech key largo scuba diving equipment repair classes.
The career institute at halls complete repair technician program is six days 48 hours of training that includes plenty of. Things you should know before sending your regulator in. Scuba regulator spare parts and service manuals database. A dintoyoke adapter is also available for purchase as an low cost option for those scuba regulators that dont include an adapter. We understand that it is life support and will rebuild and maintain your regulator as if we were diving it. Learn to manage basic scuba diving equipment repairs and adjustments. It will give you a big picture overview of how different regulators work and how to take care of your regulators rinse them after a salt water dive. Need to remove your drysuit hose from your regulator before traveling to the tropics. Scuba doctor service and repairs can service or repair most major brands of diving equipment. Supporting the work of 1,500 certified dive technicians worldwide. Scuba engineer dive technician training, scuba regulator. My best suggestion on how to start is to get copies of regulator savvy scuba tools and scuba regulator maintenance and repair airspeed press homepage books for serious divers, read and understand both of. Octopus gardens diving, a full service scuba shop in the. Aqua lung xlc 2nd stage regulator service repair manual.
Scuba regulator spare parts, scuba service manual, scuba regulator servicing tools. Sherwood scuba is one of those companies and it didnt happen by accident. Professional instruction is for divers who are interested in gaining the professional levels of scuba. Aqualung uwatec legend gold regulator 1st 2nd stage pressure gauge compass new. Properly maintained equipment is key for safe enjoyment of scuba. This is often called your octopus and can be on a normal hose read more about what is a bench test. You take your regulator into your local dive center for its annual service but whats. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning harlow, vance.
The scuba repair technician has one more important job to complete recording information in the customers permanent record, including the work performed and specific pressures set. Available in spiral bound and three ring editions, regulator savvy is and has been the repair manual of choice for regulator servicing professionals for many years. Maximum scuba houston has a twoweek turnaround unless parts need to be ordered. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 610. Atomic scuba regulator second stage parts piston blunt st1,b2,z2 01002200a. Start by marking scuba regulator maintenance and repair. Houston scuba diving lessons maximum scuba houston. With over 30 years of experience we offer quality scuba equipment repair and service. Sherwood scuba is very pleased to be celebrating sixty years in the diving industry. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair by harlow, vance and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most authorized dealers are able to perform warranty, repair and service work on your equipment.
Get manuals, some basic and a few specialized tools ip gauge is critical. A scuba regulator is a complex piece of lifesupport equipment. Diving equipment repair technician training scuba diving. These records protect the customers warranty, providing an ongoing record of service on this particular regulator.
Equipment service and repair chesapeake bay diving. Exemplary regulator repair starts at octopus gardens. The program is not designed to be an extensive equipment repair program or scuba regulator repair school, however, it does provide you with the following. Should you have the opportunity to ask the stores equipment repair specialist. Buy scuba regulators, scuba diving regulators, dive regulators.
Regulator parts coral sea scuba and scuba water sports. A scuba diving regulator is the piece of equipment that enables a diver to breathe from a scuba tank. Dont miss a dive due to minor issues with your scuba diving equipment. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning harlow, vance, lindblom, steven w. Covers aqualung, scubapro, apeks, dacor, zeagle, oceanic poseidon, mares, atomic, seaquest, sherwood,u. These records protect the customers warranty, providing an ongoing record of service on this particular regulator configuration. The first book written in many years to cover the servicing of all makes of scuba regulators, and only thing on the subject available to the general public, scuba regulator maintenance and repair is intended for both the professional technician who wants to learn more about the subject than what is taught in onemake tech courses, and for the individual diver who wants to better understand the. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning at. Scuba equipment manufacturers and service technicians alike depend on scuba tools for their custom scuba tools and testing equipment needs. Toms dive and swim provides affordable servicing for you equipment.
We produce the highest quality custom regulator tools available anywhere, saving the professional service technician time and allowing him to concentrate on getting the job done. Original manufacturer scuba spare parts kits to complete the repair. Dive technician training, scuba regulator spare parts diagrams. This attaches to the tank and provides air to the 2nd stages and bcd the primary 2nd stage. Make sure the course they teach is a real regulator repair course. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. The author of regulator savvy and founder of scuba tools, pete wolfinger takes a comprehensive approach, providing the reader with a fundamental understanding of regulator function as well as procedural. Unit is then disassembled and all parts are cleaned in an ultrasonic machine.
The author of regulator savvy and founder of scuba tools, pete wolfinger takes a comprehensive approach, providing the reader with a fundamental understanding. If you are thinking about learning about all the different kinds of regulators and how to repair them, how to check the intermediate pressure multiple ways including old school tricks, etc. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting. Over the life of your regulator, contaminates from sand, salt, and chlorine can corrode your regulator, affecting performance and reliability. In here are complete kits and more importantly the wear items that always go bad such as low pressure seats and high pressure seats. Chances are, he keeps the manufacturers service manual close at hand for. The author of regulator savvy and founder of scuba tools, pete wolfinger takes a comprehensive approach, providing the reader with a fundamental understanding of regulator function as well as procedural instruction. Top 10 best scuba regulators of 2020 the adventure junkies. You can count on quality work being performed on your equipment, we stand behind our work and back it up with our equipment service guarantee. This is the regulator you normally breathe off of the alternate 2nd stage. Understand routine care and maintenance procedures and how dive gear works. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair book, 1999 worldcat.
Regulators are tuned and cycled on a breathing machine to simulate diving. Routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures, and equipment storage. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning 9780967887302 by harlow, vance and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Two hose regulator repair and servicing information. Known for their comfortconscious design philosophy, top of the line scuba regulator manufacturers give special attention to concerns like mouthpiece comfort and jaw fatigue. Repair services to extend the life of your equipment and to minimize the chance of diving accidents, it is critical that your equipment be in top working order for every dive. The book talks about adjustment theory but does not get into specifics for any regulators. Vance harlows scuba regulator maintenance and repair. Vance harlow, author of the manual scuba regulator maintenance and repair, says, while i personally feel the every year annual is usually overkill and mostly. Since 2000, scubaboard has been the place to go for internet based discussions related to all things scuba. Available in spiral bound and three ring editions, regulator savvy is and has been the repair manual of choice for. Where can i obtain regulator repair maintenance training. Atomic service part fits the atomic st1,b2,z2 piston parts kits disclaimer these replacement parts and parts kits are sold for your convenience. Scuba regulator service 1st and 2nd stage only services are available at any divers supply location or through our national service center.
Top of the line scuba regulators usually come with a balanced 1st and 2nd stage, too, which provides superior breathing performance, even at greater depth and lower pressure. Scuba regulator spare parts kits and scuba repair tools are also difficult source and purchase. A scuba regulator repair, also known as a scuba annual service will include a complete disassembly, sonic cleaning of all metal parts, replacing or inspection and cleaning of all internal components, lubing, and reassembling the. Courses are exclusive to scuba clinic we are one of not many centres in the world who are dedicated to offer scuba technician courses. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair a complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning spiral edition by vance harlow. The highpressure hose is a judgment call, depending on how serious the leak is. Price listed below is for labor if parts kits are needed there may be an additional charge. Welcome to scubaboard, the worlds largest scuba diving community. This is the real thing not just another howtorinseyour regulator and replace yourmouthpiece scuba servicing book, but a genuine industrialstrength, handson guide to serious regulator repair. We understand your need to be worryfree of scuba equipment issues. The first book written in many years to cover the servicing of all makes of scuba regulators, and only thing on the subject available to the general public, scuba regulator maintenance and repair is intended for both the professional technician who wants to learn more about the subject than what is taught in onemake tech courses, and for the individual diver who wants to better understand the workings of his or her gear. Were not only equipment techs were also divers scuba instructors and have logged thousands of dives anywhere from 30ft.
It represents a considerable amount of investment and value. The compressed air inside a scuba tank is at an extremely high pressure, which could injure a diver who tries to breathe directly from the tank, and the regulator is necessary to reduce the pressure of the. Chesapeake bay diving is an authorized service center for many types of scuba equipment. Getting reg training is somewhat of a chicken and egg problem, to get the job you need the cert and to get the cert you need the job. The career institute at halls complete repair technician program is six days 48 hours of training that includes plenty of actual repairs including overhauling real equipment. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning as want to read.
Scubapro mk20 first stage, d400 second stage, scuba dive regulator, bcd inflator. Suunto level 1 service center dolphin scuba is a suunto level 1 service center. Regulator savvy book available in spiral bound and three ring editions, regulator savvy is and has been the repair manual of choice for regulator servicing professionals for many years. Unit is reassembled using manufacturer parts and specifications.
Scuba regulator maintenance and repair is the real thing, a handson, industrialstrength manual on serious scuba repair how to fix service, annual, overhaul and tune them. Highpressure and lowpressure hoses are not interchangeable, nor are lowpressure regulator and inflator hoses, though the industry is moving in that direction. All repairs are performed in accordance with the manufacturers technical service manual. Scuba dive centers always needs someone to repair the scuba equipment used in the dive center. Only formal training in the repair and maintenance of dive equipment.
Professional scuba regulator repair requires a skilled technician who has. Well here is the inside of one of our rental second stage regulators. Travel books provide a wealth of information on scuba diving destinations worldwide as well as marine and wildlife information. Sixty years is a long time for any company to be in business and in the scuba diving industry, only a handful of companies that have been around that long. Availability of subassemblies and components, repair parts, specialized tools and maintenance manuals does not imply qualification to assemble andor service scuba equipment.
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