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Looking to spray paint my old fins black to take them shark diving. Any suggestions for reef safe, salt water proof, and paint that won't fall off? Thanks!

So, with GUE Fundies next week, it's time to add major new gear to my configuration. Sounds smart, right? (About as smart as buying brand new shoes right before a marathon...) My instructor recommended for best use of class time that I either have a P-valve or a diaper. I decided for the...

I discovered this regulator on ebay while searching for some old gear that included a computer. Nobody else bid on it probably because of the way it was listed. The good news is that it came with a Beuchat Aladin Pro and Suunto Solution, both of which just needed a new battery and cleaning of...

In the last few weeks I saw a post about the top safety gear everyone should carry. I have searched up and down for it and have found many but not the one I want. In this thread there was a guys that discussed a piece of homemade gear that he mad after talking to a coast guard rescuer. I...

Hello all, Currently filling my tanks from LW 100 E1 ECO which pumps out around 100 L/min So far so good - two things were missing from the setup which was not added when I ordered it due to the cost. 1. Automatic condensation drain priced a little bit over EUR 650 2. Auto stop & hours counter...

Hello Everyone! I'm in the process of scrounging up some components to build a hookah dive system and I've got a couple questions that I'm hoping someone can help me out with. Line Pressure- I've looked at a couple commercial systems and on the forums and I'm getting the sense that there are...

Not something that I'd build, but... Arduino Nitrox Analyzer for the Submarine Hacker

Hello! I just bought several SRB5300. Of course, every one of them has problems with the dry air bleed. The reason why I bought them was because this model has the laser-drilled flow control unit, which according to the manual can be cleaned! So, I take them all apart. Sure enough, they all...

Hi all, interested in trying out a "pee valve" in a wetsuit due to concerns about rashes, and a general unwillingness to pee in my wetsuit Saw in some threads that some of you have seen divers routing pee tubes (attached to condom catheter on one end) down the leg of the wetsuit, with the other...

Hi all, recently bought my first canister light, just to try out the feeling of one. However, there seems to be an issue with the cord, since I bought it second hand. The light only lights up when I position the cord (battery side) in a certain way. Was thinking whether it's possible for me to...

A couple of people asked to see pictures of this so it's not a detailed instruction post. I like it because it is almost like diving with no BC and uses the old, plastic backpack which I find very easy to don and doff, is very durable, lightweight, fits very securely, and has low drag. The...

A few weeks ago a friend told me that he could cut a plate for me using a water jet machine, and that got my wheels turning on designing my own DIR style backplate. I took to the Inter-web and found Huw Porter's design, and made an AutoCAD file based on his, then went to modifying it as I...

Hey all, I just put together a little video on an underwater video tripod I made that allows you to shoot horizontally (traditional) and vertically (social media). Figured I would share here and see what you think! Video: How to Build an Underwater Video Tripod Nothing like a successful DIY...

Hi everyone, I have a Scubapro 330 bottom timer with a battery that ran out on me. After googling and finding some tips I went ahead and opened it up. I managed to desolder and re-solder a new battery onto the board and before replacing the covers I could see that the timer was working nicely...

I'm searching for a threaded, female BC connector that fits the standard male connector which I find on all the BCs that I've used within the past few years. The female connector needs to screw into a standard second stage, LP regulator hose. Does anyone make one? I have an old ScubaPro...

Hi all, just bought a 7' hose in order to change over to the longhose configuration. However, I'm now facing difficulty in taking off the second stage due to the lack of a ScubaPro tool. Any advice on this?

Nothing too fancy but I bought this plastic box out of a surplus bin five or six years ago and I have been looking for a good use since then. I added a few vent holes and it is now a case for our computers. There is also a single hole in both the top and the bottom. Couldn't be happier. I...

Materials needed: ½ yard of vinyl coated 600 denier fabric. Available in full yards from Coated Fabrics for $7.99 per yard 2 yards of 3/4” nylon double folded bias tape. Roll Goods_ for $0.60 per yard Outdoor quality sewing thread. Recommend Gutterman Size 0 solid brass grommets and...

I just purchased an OMS backplate from someone off Craigslist and discovered upon getting home that there are no vertical slots for cam bands. I had never seen a backplate without these before so I didn't think to look. This is a problem since (at least for now) I'm exclusively diving...

I used an old Sherwood backpack and a very old Voit swim vest (Mae West type). The middle part is attached to the backpack by putting the zipper pull through the hole and holding it in place with a cable tie and a brass washer (stainless would be a little better). I attached a section of 3/16"...