trident209
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Ok, I know about the importance of maintaining gear to keep it in optimum condition but do not have any exeperience in maintenance of repairing gear that has been neglected. So here is my issue:
I was going through some old gear and found a reg I used in the military and the only reason I still have it at all is sentimental reasons. Issue is, I haven't used it in literally about 6 years. The compass is visibly cracked and the liquid encassed has leaked out and I believe also affecting the depth guage and pressure gauge on the same base.
Is this a common reair or is it something I will no longer be able to use ever again and just set it on the shelf? I am also conerned about the rubber on the reg. Is there a shelf life on it that it should be (or can be) replaced? I know Ill have to take it to the local dive shop for confirmation but just wondering if anyone has any ideas on what I can expect to hear? It is old and not a quality brand but like I said simple sentimental but would like to be able to use it again if I wanted to. Any thoughts? Thanks...
I was going through some old gear and found a reg I used in the military and the only reason I still have it at all is sentimental reasons. Issue is, I haven't used it in literally about 6 years. The compass is visibly cracked and the liquid encassed has leaked out and I believe also affecting the depth guage and pressure gauge on the same base.
Is this a common reair or is it something I will no longer be able to use ever again and just set it on the shelf? I am also conerned about the rubber on the reg. Is there a shelf life on it that it should be (or can be) replaced? I know Ill have to take it to the local dive shop for confirmation but just wondering if anyone has any ideas on what I can expect to hear? It is old and not a quality brand but like I said simple sentimental but would like to be able to use it again if I wanted to. Any thoughts? Thanks...
