Question First Regulator Question

[ImpotentSeaSnake]

Do you own a crescent wrench and some allen keys? If not, consider them part of your basic dive gear and buy some.

Yes, and I am pretty handy. I just thought since the equipment is so important that it’d be worthwhile to have it properly assembled and tested or am I overthinking it?

 

[lexvil]

Personally, I think if you are reliant on an LDS to service, maintain, or assemble your gear then you should also buy your gear from that shop. Building a relationship with the LDS can be valuable, and bringing in a bunch of newly purchased online regulators is sort of crude. The shop is totally within their rights to charge extra for any time they spend on your online purchases.

Great way to lose a customer

 

[lexvil]

Yes, and I am pretty handy. I just thought since the equipment is so important that it’d be worthwhile to have it properly assembled and tested or am I overthinking it?

Overthinking

 

[ImpotentSeaSnake]

I appreciate everyone’s input and I’m grateful for how helpful this board is.

To give some more details, yes I got a fantastic deal online on a 2 new Scubapro regs, second stage and octos for myself and fiancée. I brought those unassembled parts to my LDS, then purchased 2 Shearwater Swift transmitters ($400/ea) and 2 LPI hoses for the BCD connection from them. They charge a $75 fee each for service which includes a bench test. I’m not sure of the value of the included services and most don’t apply since my stuff is brand new, but their bench test does sound pretty comprehensive - I’ve pasted it below.

I felt it was a little expensive after seeing some of the comments here and thought the best approach might be to assemble it myself and just pay for the $25 bench test. However, I don’t have a BCD or air tank and I called them today and within that $75 fee they offered to allow me to come in and use one of their BCD’s and tank to test out the regulator in the pool. So I thought that seemed fair and I’m now comfortable with the deal. I do have all the necessary tools and plan to take the courses on how to maintain my equipment in the future.

Service includes:

• Pre-testing to identify any unforeseen issues prior to service
• Disassembly and reassembly with new service kits to manufacturers’ specifications
• Hydrostatic cleaning of all regulators
• Fine-tuning with our magnehelic testing equipment
• Replacement of all worn parts
• 100% final testing of all serviced and repaired equipment by a technician different from the staff member who serviced your equipment
• “Diving” your dive computer in our new pressure pot to test accuracy and seal
• New hose protectors
• Free BC leak test

 

[BoltSnap]

Service includes:

• Pre-testing to identify any unforeseen issues prior to service
• Disassembly and reassembly with new service kits to manufacturers’ specifications
• Hydrostatic cleaning of all regulators
• Fine-tuning with our magnehelic testing equipment
• Replacement of all worn parts
• 100% final testing of all serviced and repaired equipment by a technician different from the staff member who serviced your equipment
• “Diving” your dive computer in our new pressure pot to test accuracy and seal
• New hose protectors
• Free BC leak test

This sounds like complete service not just assembly. You got an awesome deal here.

 

[davehicks]

Yes, and I am pretty handy. I just thought since the equipment is so important that it’d be worthwhile to have it properly assembled and tested or am I overthinking it?

Since you are handy, I suggest you watch some videos to learn a few basics of your gear, how to assemble, configure, and clean your equipment. It is important but not at all difficult with just a little knowledge and effort.

 

[halocline]

This sounds like complete service not just assembly. You got an awesome deal here.

I’m sure they didn’t completely service the regulators for $75. The kits alone would be double that.

 

[BoltSnap]

I’m sure they didn’t completely service the regulators for $75. The kits alone would be double that.

The list he provided looks like it is but whatever, it certainly is worth the $75 if they actually did what they listed. Perhaps the parts are invoiced separately.

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

get yourself an MK11T. if you can find one. They're basically unicorns.

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

I appreciate everyone’s input and I’m grateful for how helpful this board is.

To give some more details, yes I got a fantastic deal online on a 2 new Scubapro regs, second stage and octos for myself and fiancée. I brought those unassembled parts to my LDS, then purchased 2 Shearwater Swift transmitters ($400/ea) and 2 LPI hoses for the BCD connection from them. They charge a $75 fee each for service which includes a bench test. I’m not sure of the value of the included services and most don’t apply since my stuff is brand new, but their bench test does sound pretty comprehensive - I’ve pasted it below.

I felt it was a little expensive after seeing some of the comments here and thought the best approach might be to assemble it myself and just pay for the $25 bench test. However, I don’t have a BCD or air tank and I called them today and within that $75 fee they offered to allow me to come in and use one of their BCD’s and tank to test out the regulator in the pool. So I thought that seemed fair and I’m now comfortable with the deal. I do have all the necessary tools and plan to take the courses on how to maintain my equipment in the future.

Service includes:

• Pre-testing to identify any unforeseen issues prior to service
• Disassembly and reassembly with new service kits to manufacturers’ specifications
• Hydrostatic cleaning of all regulators
• Fine-tuning with our magnehelic testing equipment
• Replacement of all worn parts
• 100% final testing of all serviced and repaired equipment by a technician different from the staff member who serviced your equipment
• “Diving” your dive computer in our new pressure pot to test accuracy and seal
• New hose protectors
• Free BC leak test

I want access to your LDS. That is an amazing deal.