Scuba.Nu - Regulator Service

A little (lipstick) sparkle and a dead octopus.

More vintage regulators in for service today. A Scubapro MK16 and a S550. Both had parts inside that were obsolete by 2010. Both regs and the octo are in great shape. Guess they have been unused for over 20 years. A good service and back to diving.

Cleaning your dive gear is good for your gear. Clean dive gear is healthier for you too.

Remember to check your regulators for house guests if you haven’t used them for a while. Keeping you regs in a zipped up bag keep visitors from moving in.

Those Vikings aren’t raiding my dive shop!!!

When cleaning your equipment after a dive, don’t forget to give some attention to your BCD’s inflator. Corrosion and salt can build up till it no longer functions. Take care of all your life saving equipment.

It is with great sadness that we must share the passing of one of our founders and co-owner yesterday, David Bullard. He was SCUBA industry standard for over 45 years having been a Master Service Tech working with many companies, individuals, and groups. He will be missed by many.

Storing your regulators in the attic or garage can expose them to temperature changes that will degrade them over time. This vintage octopus would still be serviceable if not for the heat that cracked the body. The mouthpiece tells the whole high heat story.

Another MK10/G250 in for service. Guessing the first service this century. With your help we can eliminate Chromacolor O-Rings in our lifetime. 🙏🏻

Haven’t used your regulators for a while. Before you breathe on them…give them a puff of air to blow anything out of them. It might be more than dust.