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Your scuba gear (regulator and BCD) should be serviced every year whether it is being used or not. We pride ourselves in prompt and quick turn around times of 4 days or less. Timely service is paramount to ensure your a safety while diving. After all this is your life support equipment. There is nothing worse than having your life support system (regulator or BCD) malfunction in the middle of a trip due to non-service. We are an authorized service center for most major brands of equipment. Let us service your gear! These rates are good for our out-of-state customers or those just too far away
Keeping Your Gear Clean and Safe to Use Proper care of your scuba equipment is paramount to it's longevity and proper function. You take the time to wash your car, why wouldn't you take proper care of your life support equipment? It is inconceivable to think that anyone would venture underwater with poorly performing regulators, BCDs, or computers. These three items are the foundation of your life support equipment and should always be maintained and taken care of every time you dive. Even with that said you should take as much time to care for all of dive gear in a meticulous fashion. Here are a few basic steps to cleaning your gear and McNett products that will aid in the process. Regulators When you're finished diving a regulator, soak in clean fresh water w/ a small amount of Mirazyme for an hour or so. While a regulator is submerged, it is very important to prevent water from entering the first stage. Be sure that the dust cap is in place and do not depress the purge button on the second stage. Follow the soak by rinsing fresh water over the first and second stages. Be sure to let air dry before packing away for inside storage. Do not store any regulator outside in the heat. All regulators should be serviced according to manufacturer's suggestions, which is annually. Dive Computers Dive computers and instruments are extremely sensitive to water, sand and salt. Soak them in fresh water w/ a small amount of Mirazyme as soon as possible after use. Do not depress any buttons while soaking. After the soak, fresh water rinse and towel dry and then pack away for inside storage. Be sure to follow any and all manufacturers recommendations and consult the owner's manual before attempting replacement of the batteries. Always have batteries checked before going on a long out of country trip this way you are 100% certain they will work. BCDs BCDs should be soaked in fresh water with a small amount of Mirazyme which will remove salt, sand and other debris. It is a good idea to rinse the inside of the air cell as well. To do this, depress and hold down the oral inflator button and fill the bladder one third full with water. Allow the water to swish around inside by rotating the BCD several times. Then drain the water completely by turning the BCD upside down while pressing the oral inflator button. Store BCDs on a proper BCD hanger and partially inflated. Two or three breaths. Service should always done according to manufacturer's guidelines, most manufacturers recommend annual service. Fins Fins should be soaked in fresh water with a small of Mirazyme after use. Give them a fresh water rinse and let them air dry. It's a good idea to keep the foot pocket insert that prevents the pocket from losing shape. Inside storage for your fins is recommended. Masks Masks should be soaked in fresh water with a small amount of Mirazyme. Give it a good fresh water rinse and towel dry. It's a good idea to store the mask in its original hard case and prevent any silicone parts from contact with black rubber to prevent discoloration. Wetsuit, Boots and Gloves All neoprene or similar material should be soaked in fresh water with a small amount of Mirazyme after use. While soaking, flex the material with a kneading motion to remove any foreign particles from the material. The Mirazyme will help to control odors and may prevent fading of the material. Wetsuits should be stored on a broad hanger in a dry, cool, dark place. Never store folded up. Any tears or rips can be repaired once dry with Aqua Seal or Seal Cement. Allow wetsuits, booties and gloves to drip dry on appropriate hangers that prevent creasing of the neoprene. Tanks Scuba cylinders should be rinsed with fresh water after use, then wiped dry. Clean around the tank boot and dry the cylinder completely so that no water is allowed to accumulate on the outside of the tank. The valve should be opened briefly to expel any moisture from the valve opening. All compressed air cylinders should be inspected regularly. Before diving, check for any corrosion or heavy wear on the outside of the tank. Visual inspection is required annually or if the tank is drained completely. Stickers should be removed prior to a visual inspection. Tanks must be hydrostatically tested every five years to ensure the integrity of the tank walls. Tanks should be stored at full working pressure preventing any moisture from entering the cylinder. Store tanks securely and upright in a cool dry place (not in garage). All McNett products are available at All Wet Scuba with the proper instructions for use.
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