While I realize that how gear holds up is directly related to the care and how it is used, I am just curious about the recent service (the first service of mine and my wifes SP regs).
We purchased our reg set last July, and have dove it around 25 times. When the dive shop tested it I was told it was just in spec. So what I get from that is it is with in tolerances (I am assuming reg specific tolerances) but close to being out.
So being that it is what keeps me supplied with breating gas while a hundred feet underwater I said ok do what needs to be done. Now, we have the prefered parts so the parts should be free and they were, the service was a bit on the costly side I thought but that is what it is.
My question to scuba pro is, if the reg was set up correctly fromt he beginning and we took care (which we do very well) of the gear, we rinse it after every dive even if on a boat while still charged with fresh water and let it soak after the day of diving is done in warm water. We do not just throw them in a gear box or bag we keep them from harm as much as humanly possible. Why would such a quallity made reg set be even close to out of spec in 25 or less dives?
I am in a mechanical field so I know instruments and equipment made with closer tolerances can need more care and tuning to keep them with in those tight tolerances. But I still can't wrap my head around the 25 dives if it were 50 dives maybe then it would not be so hard to swallow. What concerns me is this coming year well a year starting from now I am looking at hopefully 100+ dives am I going to need my gear tuned every few weeks?
This is a bit of a concern, and really is making me consider ditching these regs and going with something else that first you can learn to service yourself, but also boast 100+ dives before the need for service.
Thanks
We purchased our reg set last July, and have dove it around 25 times. When the dive shop tested it I was told it was just in spec. So what I get from that is it is with in tolerances (I am assuming reg specific tolerances) but close to being out.
So being that it is what keeps me supplied with breating gas while a hundred feet underwater I said ok do what needs to be done. Now, we have the prefered parts so the parts should be free and they were, the service was a bit on the costly side I thought but that is what it is.
My question to scuba pro is, if the reg was set up correctly fromt he beginning and we took care (which we do very well) of the gear, we rinse it after every dive even if on a boat while still charged with fresh water and let it soak after the day of diving is done in warm water. We do not just throw them in a gear box or bag we keep them from harm as much as humanly possible. Why would such a quallity made reg set be even close to out of spec in 25 or less dives?
I am in a mechanical field so I know instruments and equipment made with closer tolerances can need more care and tuning to keep them with in those tight tolerances. But I still can't wrap my head around the 25 dives if it were 50 dives maybe then it would not be so hard to swallow. What concerns me is this coming year well a year starting from now I am looking at hopefully 100+ dives am I going to need my gear tuned every few weeks?
This is a bit of a concern, and really is making me consider ditching these regs and going with something else that first you can learn to service yourself, but also boast 100+ dives before the need for service.
Thanks