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Mail them back to John for service. He'll hook you up!

My figures fall in line with all the other breakdowns give or take. Your screwing your customers over. Most shops will say that air is a lost leader and the cost of doing business. You shoot for break even. You get the diver into get a fill and check out that new reg/BC/backplate/computer you...

I find it funny that their shop tag carries less weight than a certifying agency tag with credentials. I do agree you need to be sure you aren't screwed on a dive though. To date I've had issue with one shop. I haven't been back in 3 years. I'm happy to let them do their thing. It's just won't...

I use TDi stickers and write my cert on the sticker. If they won't fill they get zero of my business. I own 11 tanks and in 2 years that class pays got itself. Add $100 for tools to do the job right it's 3 years. ---------- Post added November 21st, 2012 at 02:30 PM ---------- I've done...

As a tech diver I will tell you that we are tight wads and spend money where it's needed. $20 air fills isn't justified. I wouldn't pay $20 for air. You would justify a compressor in my garage.

Or take a visual inspection course and VIP your own cylinders. Take your cylinders to the local hydro center (in Indianapolis it's Koorsen) and save a few bucks that the shops charge for the luxury of doing your leg work.

I really do. I've been very lucky. I've either had 4 day work weeks or have worked from home for most of their lives. Little things, like watching them get off the bus makes me smile. I have a lot of time to chase a career when they are grown :)

Two kids and a job that never ends.....

Lol. The trips usually just don't jive with my calendar. If someone would plan around my busy social schedule I'd be sure to join :)

Denny. I don't usually hang with the GLWC but would love to come celebrate your longevity :)

Funny!!! Aqua Lung basically bought the right to Apeks design and all their regs since then have been near identical. They pimp little things like a reg with a piece of plastic to keep your lips warm and tuned down to prevent freezing (for $100 more....). If sexy = paying $100 for a piece of...

She'll be chilly...

http://www.haighquarry.com/Temperature/

Jim and I are leaving my house at 6:30 am. See you there.

$8.75 per fill compared to up front purchase and long term maintenance costs is a losing battle. Saving $3.75 per fill will cost you thousands.

Probably more so the manual labor of actually getting a HP tank full. Fill, cool, top. Rinse. Repeat. To get an HP to rated pressure isn't a 5 minute task.

Anyone who owns a compressor will tell you it's not cheap to keep and maintain. Throwing a few bucks towards fills keep me from owning my own compressor. I pay $7 for a single air, $10 for nitrox singles. $20 for nitrox doubles. $25 for custom blend (anything other than banked 32% or air). I...

FYI. If the seas are calm you can ease down the ladder and let the water squeeze all the air out. Tebowing works as well.

They did use an odd protocol (the Predator) prior to a recent software release. I believe the Petrel was released with upgraded Bluetooth software. Either way, I was able to connect my predator to a Mac before the Bluetooth upgrade. I believe the Petrel comes with both elastic straps and the...

Bottom line. Yes if you look at materials vs price they are expensive. As everyone has eluded to though, it's supply an demand. I can sell at 15% margin if I push 500,000 units. There's just not the market. It's like my other hobbies. Niche markets pay for their gear.