HOG Reg Serviceability

[reeftankdiver]

We are talking about service kit!
When I brought my car for routine service, I had never been told that items like air filter, oil, spark plugs etc were out of stock!

So you are estimating the auto markets and regulator markets are roughly equivalent?

 

[Pao]

Let's get back to the question of the OP. Apeks first stage kits work in a pinch but you have to recycle the plastic washer for the diaphragm. But why would you do that? Just take a few service kits along. Here in the Philippines we do not have HOG distributors (unless I am mistaken) and I have to get kits shipped from the US (I am one of those service kit hoarders). The service procedure is also almost identical to Apeks regs. Although it helps that liability is not usually an issue here .

 

[t4e]

I am a HOG user and dealer, and I teach the service clinic... it really is not that hard and although the OP may not be comfortable with the idea of doing it for themselves, it is a godsend to be able to make a simple adjustment or do a simple fix when away on vacation... Oh, and I am based in Ontario... which at the moment is a block of ice. WINTER IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE CALENDAR.

i guess its safe to assume you're not the dive shop that gave me the third degree when i called to ask if they service them (my dive shop i bought it from was on vacation), for buying such a ****ty regulator lol, and not a comment in passing, he kept going on and on for 10 minutes, while looking up the number of someone that serviced them
needless to say i will never use that place, even if i have to fill up my tanks miles away, i did tell him his behaviour was highly unprofessional, i called with a simple question not for advice
fwiw i love my pigs

 

[Laval]

I am a HOG user and dealer, and I teach the service clinic... it really is not that hard and although the OP may not be comfortable with the idea of doing it for themselves, it is a godsend to be able to make a simple adjustment or do a simple fix when away on vacation... Oh, and I am based in Ontario... which at the moment is a block of ice. WINTER IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT THE CALENDAR.

Hi Steve,
I am interested in learning how to service HOG regulators, and I am comfortable of doing this myself.
I own HOG D3 regulator for about a year, and 1st stage failed on me after 10 dives, and no one on Grand Cayman was able to service it (they even never heard about HOG), so I had to rent a regulator for the rest of the trip.
Could you please let me know where is your shop located? I am in Toronto area and see your phone is 416 as well.
Please reply to: lavalre@gmail.com
Thank you.
Val

 

[Paul Desmarais]

I've been reading up on the HOG regulators and they look like solid regulators for the price that will suit any kind of diving. My only concern is part availability while traveling (what if I need maintenance done while away from home). In the past I have been told to go with a larger brand for my first regulators simply because of maintenance availability.

- If I get my regulators serviced before a trip is this even worth worrying about?
- If I bring a rebuild kit with me, will any technician be able to work on them?
- If a rebuild kit isn't available, am I out of luck? (are generic parts a thing in diving?)

I know that you can do maintenance on your own HOG gear, but I'm not interested in this at my current experience level.

Thanks

Dave

I dive HOGs and love them. Cold water, warm water, they do fine. I've done about 200 dives on mine in the last 15 months.My feeling is, if you have a problem with your regs while traveling, just rent a replacement and deal with a repair at home. Why waste time fretting or looking for a shop? Better yet, carry a spare. I bring my pony bottle reg with me so I can swap out everything but my octo.