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    Bleeding Tanks Dry question

    I'm in the process of bleeding dry two steel 100 tanks. The one that started out full is building up a lot of condensation while the other one (started at 1500 psi) has none. The valves are both opened only very little. Is the condensation a problem? Any fixes, or anything I need to do before...
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    Shipping tanks to Hawai'i

    I intend to move to O'ahu (from NC) next summer and have some questions about getting my 2 steel 100s there. I'm looking for the best approach, i.e. is USPS or UPS or Fedex cheapest, what cost should I expect, how do I pack them (I know to depressurize and remove valve, but should I box them...
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    ACR Electronics Firefly Strobe

    Any experiences/feedback on this item? I got a Princeton tec aqua strobe last year and after the first ocean dive (the top was on right) it flooded. ACR Products thanks, Luke
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    DIN O-Rings

    Does the average "save a dive" O-ring kit include DIN-specific ones? My last one didn't because it was a small box of them, but neither ST nor LP et al mention in their product descriptions whethere they're included. Anyone know of a DIN-specific o-ring kit and where to get it? Thanks, Luke
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    PCm Light Bulb Change

    I've been very happy with my PCm light for the last 5 years, preferring it over two others I've gotten since then. After a trip this weekend I rinsed my gear and dropped it onto carpet, and it stopped working. I figure it's the bulb, but after opening the seal I'm unable to get into the black...
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    Tank Notice

    This is in no way intended to be a flame as I have used similar tanks with no problems for years. But, Two weeks ago I bought two Worthington X7 HP 100 steel tanks from my LDS and had them filled with nitrox for my upcoming offshore trip. I dropped them off at my parents' house since we'll be...
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    nitrox/air fills switcheroo

    I'm planning to get a steel tank clean for nitrox for offshore dives, but I was wondering if I can just get a 21% fill in it when I'm just in the quarry. I heard somewhere along the line that you always have to put more than 21% oxygen in a nitrox only tank, so would I have to pay extra for 22%...
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    So you think blowing bubble rings is cool...

    ...then see if you can do this. These dolphins can manipulate theirs, and have apparently taught other dolphins how to do it: YouTube - Dolphin Bubbles: An Amazing Behavior
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    Google Earth Underwater

    Anyone tried it yet? Thoughts? FOXNews.com - Google Earth Now Goes Underwater - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News
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    Lightsticks

    So I just got a DAN safety sausage (possibly my new favorite dive component, after the bp/w), which came with a cyalume light stick. I won't get to dive for a while to simply see for myself, so I was wondering if people usually take it under water in the foil wrapper it comes in (wouldn't...
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    Mach V Signature cam slots?

    scubatoys says the wing has no cam slots, but the oxycheq site says it requires no STA. how, then would a tank cam band be attached? i'd like to use a single apollo bio tank lock, the Sig and a oms backplate, no STA. will this work? thanks, Luke
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    Thoughts on possible BP/W setup

    I've been doing some research into bp/w's after 5 years of the jacket bc. I was hoping someone with more experience in the area could point out any flaws in my potential setup. I realize this is a vague/open question, but maybe there's a brand combination that doesn't work or something else that...
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    VIP for Ponies?

    I'm looking to get a grey Shetland and was wondering if I could feed it caviar... Just kidding, I was wondering whether annual VIP stickers and hydro testing every 5 years are required for 19L pony tanks. Logic would say they are since they still have 3000 psi, but I've never seen a sticker...
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    Is this SPG broken?

    After reading and learning quite a bit on this great site, I figure it's time I make my first post. I'm Luke, 23, DM from NC, been diving for about 5 years. I just got a very nice Zeagle 50d regulator and intend to increase my safety by using my old reg on a pony bottle. I have a small 5 year...
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