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I was thinking of getting a bottle of Steramine to use on our wetsuits but would like some feedback on how it does with grass. When I soak our gear, I siphon the rinse water off and into the edge of my yard, close to some rhodies. I have read that Steramine can do some harm to plant life, so...

Came out of my dive with what appears to be motor oil on some of my gear, mostly my left chest d-ring and the torch that was on it. I plan on using hot water and Dawn on those, as well as the webbing. My question is, can I use Dawn on my wetsuit, as well? There is a rather large oil spot...

A neighbor gifted me a steel tank this evening, hydroed (hydrod, hydro’d, I don’t know) just last year. Seems like a nice little tank, but he had no idea what it was and I can’t figure it out, either. Here on the markings on the tank. The first test stamp is 1978. I’ll be glad to gather any...

Today, Fat Dogs announced that they (he) has moved to Kaya Industria 17. No more walking over from Den Laman to get tacos. Well, it was nice while it lasted. With deep sadness, Erik

@ebb&flow and I noticed that no new threads had been posted in about a year and a half, so we decided to go diving in Bermuda. This was our 8th trip to Bermuda, and our 3rd that involved diving. The first, Trip Report - Boat Dives with Dive Bermuda Grotto Bay, June 8th, '22 , and 2 years ago...

My wife and I are thinking about a mid-late spring trip to Key Largo next year. Is mid May good, or too early? Knowing that you can never count on ideal conditions, we’re looking for the better chance of good weather conditions and warmer water temps. As a point of reference for warmth, we dive...

I’m planning on buying one of these units within the next week, but not sure of the advantage of the View. I definitely feel the RLS is worth having for the peace of mind, but, besides showing you “live beacon status and GPS coordinates”, what does the View provide. It sounds like it is...

For strictly rec diving handheld lights, how often should I be replacing the o-rings? I lube them 1-2 times a year, doing between 30 and 40 dives a year starting 2 years ago, fewer before that. Thanks, Erik

Just came across this on FB 𝐒𝐂𝐓𝐋𝐃 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 🪸🧼 - We have been receiving questions asking for an update on the rules regarding SCTLD. We ask all divers to disinfect their gear before their first dive on the island and after their last dive on the island. It is no longer necessary...

This is the 3rd year of what is becoming an annual dive trip. There were 5 in our group this year for the full 2 weeks. This will be more of a highlight reel seeing as this is my 3rd report regarding Den Laman and Dive Friends, and there have been at least 7 Bonaire trip reports posted in the...

I have tried the RAID website, but am having no luck. Using the “Search a RAID Store” brings up nothing in the US or Canada, or any other country I try. Is it the site, or me, lol? Erik

We are planning to do the drift from La Dania’s Leap to Karpata this year but have a couple of questions. I’ve dived Karpata once, 2 years ago, and La Dania’s 8 years ago, so I’m not as familiar with the topography and other features as I am of other sites. 1. How do I find out if the current...

Everyone always talks about the food trucks on Bonaire as great places to get lunch. However, we have noticed over the last 2 years a growing number of food trucks that open up in the evening. Last January there was even one in Between 2 Buns’ parking lot. I am definitely planning on checking...

My wife has a TG-6 that she only uses in the shallows. I bought her a PT-059 housing so that she can take it on all of her dives and still have it with her to use in the shallows (the thought of a full setup with lights still intimidates her, so baby steps). She does not want to be holding on to...

My wife has an Aqualung Rogue, and I have been struggling to find a good attachment point for a trilobite. She tried the computer band, doesn’t like it. I broke down and got a micro squeeze lock knife for it, figured we were good. The other day I needed to cut some line for my trimmer, so I...

I haven’t flown since last February, but have a trip coming up in January. The other day a video by a travel You-Tuber caught my attention, and one of the things they talked about was the carry on crackdown. I checked the carry on bag I’ve been using for the past 15 some odd years, and it’s ~1”...

I will be diving in Silver Lake next week and am hoping to get an idea of temps and thermoclines. Thanks, Erik

Does it matter if you go heavy on the lube with o-rings in lights? Is there a downside to not being as conservative as you would be with other gear? Erik

My wife and I are considering a 4 day fall Cape Cod trip that will start and end with diving in Sandwich. The only question is, where can I get fills on Cape Cod? I found a website for Adventure Diving Services of Cape Cod in Eastham, which wouldn’t be too bad, but is there anywhere between...

With the LDS in Keene closing awhile back, is there anywhere in the area to get fills? Hoping to dive Silver Lake and, possibly, Dublin Lake this summer but will need fills in between. Thanks, Erik