Gear setup question

[DIR Tec Diver]

This is an easy way to get good experience in working on your equipment. As many have said, screw them in snugly until with firm pressure they do not tighten any more. This is the same for all hoses. Prior to tightning them, some silicone is a good idea, but not mandatory.

When you go in the water for the first time, do a bubble check. Have your buddy look and make sure that everything is in good order. You will be fine, this is not one of the complex operations.

If you are nervous or feel uncomfortable also like what was suggested, take it into a dealer AFTER you set it up just so they can confirm everything is ok. Then you will have the confidence that you can do this, and now you are the expert when someone wants to change out an oring or hose.

Safe diving

 

[raxafarian]

DIR Tec Diver once bubbled...
Prior to tightning them, some silicone is a good idea, but not mandatory.

Doing it right(er)

Skip the silicone. The lube keeps the o-ring from drying out. Doesn't provide the seal. You don't really need to lube it at all, but if you feel you must, use christo-lube or similar, NOT silicone.

 

[raxafarian]

you really don't use silicone, do you?