We are traveling to Sayulita in March for a mostly non-diving vacation. I am trying to decide whether it's worth it to bring some gear and book a dive boat for a day or two, and also trying to decide which operator to use and whether to book in advance. I will be traveling with my wife, who...
I am planning a family trip to Daytona Beach in early April. I have dived a good deal in the Keys but am less familiar with the possibilities further north. We will be visiting some of the springs for snorkeling/swimming/kayaking adventures and staying on the beach.
It will not be a...
When I started diving a few years ago I purchased a number of lithium-ion dive lights from Dive Gear Express. They were a mixture of the DGX600 and DGX800 lights. Nearly identical lights are sold under various other brands. They're bright with Dive Gear Express claiming 600 and 800...
Hydro recently expired.
Made by Walter Kidde
22 lbs empty
3AA1800
52.8 cf at 1980 PSI
6.9" diameter
23.75" high
Buoyancy with valve empty approximately +3
Buoyancy with valve full approximately 0 (neutral)
weight empty 22 lbs
Original liner has been removed by shot blasting
Valve not included...
For a very brief time Worthington made a series of small X4 and X5 high-pressure cylinders. These were 3AA cylinders and therefore have a thicker wall than most HP cylinders and have negative buoyancy. Like other galvanized HP cylinders of that era there is a round-out process that must be...
This 3AA-2100 cylinder has 3/8" tapered threads and holds 1.8 cf. It comes with a high-pressure 3/8" to 1/2" adapter and a vintage I-valve. Cylinder was manufactured in 1960. Last hydro was on 10/17.
You may find this useful for keeping regs pressurized while soaking them in a small sink...
As my cylinders come up for hydro I am reconfiguring some of them.
I have a twinset with a 7/8" neck manifold. I am planning on replacing it with ordinary Thermo non-modular valves, and therefore can offer this extremely rare item to someone who needs it.
This is an early Dive Rite pattern...
I have decided to break up my smaller doubles and am offering these bands for sale, including hardware. $100 including priority mail shipping in the USA. (Bands and hardware only, cylinders and valves not included)
Just found out that Texas-based Mantus Marine has entered the compressor business and now offers a marinized compressor that runs on 13A 120V for a free air delivery rate of approximately 1.2 cfm (extrapolating from manufacturer's claims). The compressor weighs 63 pounds including motor and...
Scubapro size S and US Divers size M buoyancy compensators. These are older BCs and do not have weight pockets. My kids used them and have recently upgraded. The Scubapro one was being dived regularly this year, the US Divers was in the water last year.
$25 each + $5 box + actual ups
Or pick...
Last serviced in 2016. Both have been in the water in the last few years. They were breathing well and had been shimmed for correct IP. The recall for the seat retainer has been performed. Service parts are available from Vintage Double Hose.
#1 - SPG reads 200 PSI low. Newer style exhaust...
All need service and are complete (#3 & #4: except for parts included in the service kit). Regs show signs of use including some marks on the chrome.
#3 - Conshelf XII. $10
#4 - Conshelf XIV. $25
#5 - Sherwood 1st stage, working last time I put it on a tank a couple of years ago, unknown...
All valves have been disassembled and serviced in the last five years and are complete and working except as noted. J mechanisms leak slightly in most cases. Most tank O-rings are due for replacement. All have 1" npsm threads.
1 - Dacor J valve with knurled handwheel. Single outlet PRD...
I've had these for several years and find that they don't fit my diving style. They are about 9.5# negative when empty. $75 each for tanks including stage hardware (no valves), local pickup or you pay freight. I can ship these UPS to most destinations in the USA for $30-$40 for one tank or...
I was pondering my kit today. It's been five years since I threaded the one-piece webbing harness through my backplate. I used the very stiff, single-layer nylon strapping that is widely used and recommended for the purpose, and have for five years endured having it cut into my shoulders while...
What are the alternatives for obtaining parts and service for DSS gear? In particular:
Repair service for wings with leaks
Correct replacement parts, such as the elbow and gasket, which has slight dimensional differences from the ones sold by DGX and others that will lead to leaks due to the...
My DGX800 light failed after several years of use ::shrug:: Nothing lasts forever.
I have come to the conclusion that Li-ion batteries are not necessary for the type of diving I do and so I would like to take this opportunity to switch to a light that uses NiMH. I have had excellent results...
Some possible life changes coming up due to kids graduating from high school. We may sell our house and get two modest condos or townhouses so we can split our time between Minnesota and Florida.
We are looking at high-rise condos at least on the Minnesota end for reasons of overall cost...
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