Obviously you have not dove with Ikelite stobes in sandy conditions. The battery lever/clamp release gets PACKED with sand and needs to be very carefully rinsed without flooding the battery pack. And you can only clean the battery pack when it's detached. Horrible design. I used them for about...
That's a good answer. A lot of the time people will take a dry suit class first using a rented dry suit. Taking a class and learning about them, getting input on the types, brands, and options is usually part of the class. Talking fit and comfort should be part of the class as well.
There is a...
I bought my first 3D printer about a year ago and have had a lot of fun learning how to print, design, and make useful tools. This is my latest project.
One of my common UW Camera configurations is to have a macro lens/port with two heavy diopters on a dual flip mount. This makes the rig front...
Silicone seal are much more elastic than the old Latex seals. As such they generally stretch more while squeezing less. I used to cut latex seals all the time, but never had to with silicone.
I would NOT cut it. Even a tiny nick in silicone can start a split. Instead see if there is a larger...
I shore dive constantly and don't have an issue. Liveaboard diving tends not to be sand. No reason to change batteries every dive. You should always be good for two.
KISS says 100 meters. Unless you don't like breathing you should believe them. The 1st stage is IP limited by that depth. You need to modify the regulator to exceed that depth. I don't know what other limits might apply.
The JJ is a chunk. If you think that is portable, then you can go...
The KISS Sidewinder/Spirit units have a max 100m depth limit. There may be modifications that allow it to go deeper, but deep is not the focus of this design. However not many units can match it for portability. I can't imagine traveling with a JJ.
I just had this issue a couple of months ago. I accidentally put a softer oring inside one of my 1st stage dins and it was popping when I first opened the valve. Seems like it might have burst eventually.
That is a real problem. Too soft orings can also result in leaks and failures. I have seen it before more than once. If you know it to be true then just fix it.
Clean your regulators DIN threads and the valve threads. Ideally use an ultrasonic cleaner on both. In between disassembly cleaning, use a brass wire brush to clean the threads every so often. I don't think thread lock should be needed unless the manufacturer suggests it. Seems like a good way...
Just the opposite. You are trying to say that all regulators are the same and this is not so. There is an array of features and configuration that will appeal to a particular divers needs and preferences. Weight, size, # of ports, turrets, sealed, simple, serviceability, self service, long term...
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