Overhauling regulators

[DeepScuba]

Diverrick:

Just to add to your paranoia

Heheheh.

What if you took them both to one guy, and he accidentally had a brain fade and screwed up number 1 reg. While he was doing number 2 reg, he realized he might have "missed a step" in reg # 1, so he finished doing reg #2 and then re-checks number 1 reg, and gets it right.

Hmmmm, what would have happened if you hadn't given him number 2 reg???

Lets hope Reg Tech Number 2 doesn't have the same brain failure that Reg Tech # 1 did!!!!

NAWWWWW

Just messin' with ya!

 

[ElectricZombie]

A lot of these problems could be solved if people learned to properly service their own gear.

 

[ew1usnr]

ElectricZombie once bubbled...
A lot of these problems could be solved if people learned to properly service their own gear.

Problems like this are WHY some people start servicing their own gear.

 

[jeffcali]

ElectricZombie once bubbled...
A lot of these problems could be solved if people learned to properly service their own gear.

couldn't agree more!!!

but unfortunately you missed one important bit of information.

LDS's, manufactureres, and the like, don't sell overhaul parts or instructions just to anybody. due to the fact that there are too many people that don't take responsibility for their own actions, the more enabled peeps can't get the information or parts that they need to do their own repairs or services.

i can't tell you how many times i've been to my lds to ask if i could be in their next reg class for techs, or to just have a tech show me what needs to be done and how to do it. they just look at you and say some dumb**** answer like, "sorry, you have to work here or be an authorized dealer for us to give you any of that information."

then of course i go to the local lds, and when you ask them to be included in the next tech reg seminar or what not, they look at you like you're asking for their first born.

crazy stuff...i...like probably most of you are capable of doing your own work, but they make it nearly impossible to let you.

i've even told the lds that i would pay for this education (as expected), and they still totally bock at that.

i know of the reg overhaul books and where to get all the tools necessary...but i would still like to learn from someone who does this on a daily basis just to get the hands on training.

our country's fascination with sueing has led to this. too many dumbass's have taken to the sharks to defend something that THEY were responsible for, but would like to sue any ways to get a free buck.

therefore everybody else has to suffer...

 

[redacted]

I believe it is the mentality of dependent, uninformed customers are easier to control. Most simply don't want to lose any of your SCUBA related expenses and are willing to risk a little customer dissatisfaction to see that it doesn't happen.

 

[IndigoBlue]

Since your life could depend on the work done by your service technician, you need to know this individual personally and discuss with him your individual equipment needs.

When you get something back from service, it is a good idea to check it out yourself carefully.

Whenever I pick up regs, I bring a full tank with me to the store, and test the reg right there, to make sure it does not freeflow or hang up some other way.

Then I take it on a conservative dive to test everything out. Even then, gear redundancy is important, so that you do not end up in an ESA due to gear failure.

My thoughts.

 

[DeepScuba]

Uhmmmm, it sounds like you should just do the overhaul yourself.

Really!

I figure, if your LDS really likes you well enough, and you go ahead and rip your reg down, and it turns out you actually need something (piston, O-ring you don't already own etc) that if you went back in and plainly told them........"Look, I ripped her apart already, and now I need XXXX, so sell it to me.". Or maybe bring the bad part in and just tell them you ain't walkin out without one!!!

Heheh, now I DID say, you have to know them quite well. They wouldn't leave you in the lurch if they really did have the part. You may pay through the nose for it........but the satisfaction of DIY can't be bought at any price.

I've done my regs quite a bit, and I've never yet needed a part I couldn't get.

Yes I have a pretty good relationship with my LDS, but NO they won't sell me ANYTHING I want just because I want it.


Regards

 

[The Chairman]

that if they won't sell me parts, then they won't sell me anything else. We are the consumer and can demand quite a bit.

BTW, poor service is what got me started doing my own maintenance.

 

[IndigoBlue]

NetDoc once bubbled...
... poor service is what got me started doing my own maintenance.

The annual DEMA events normally have reg maintenance training available. Every year, I keep promising myself that I will go, and learn how to maintain my own regs. A scuba store normally needs to sponsor you for that, I have been told. I have not had the time to learn it yet, but eventually I do plan to.

Meanwhile, I have gotten great maintenance advice here from those of you who DIY. Thanks.

 

[DeepScuba]

Now yer talkin' NetDoc.

I'd walk. And yes I can (and have) spend some serious money. And then I'd explain to all the other clientelle why I walked........

Next thing ya know........

Ya get what ya want
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