RG 3000 Regulator Question

[CoastalTradition]

Hi everyone, I have a RG 3000 regulator made by Dive Rite, along with a Dive Rite second stage and Dive Rite Source Octo.

I used it maybe 3 times last summer/early fall and thoroughly cleaned everything when I was done. I am wanting to make sure everything is up to speed before I dive this spring/summer. Do I need to get any service done?

I was looking at an ICE/environmental kit, but if I am not doing any cold weather diving, would this be beneficial for salt water intrusion?

My first stage also doesn't have a 5th port...is this something that is helpful in any way other then routing the hoses a little better?

thanks and happy diving!

 

[Dive Rite]

Hi Coastal,

Thanks for the post. Assuming that you've stored your reg in a safe location, you don't need to service it just because it hasn't been dived in awhile. It is ALWAYS a good idea to do a test dive before any major dive of any gear that has been in storage, so if you can find a pool, quarry or bathtub that should do fine, just to make sure you're not seeing anything (such as bubbles from a punctured hose, etc.) that you shouldn't.

No need for the ICE kit or 5th port. The 5th port gives a nice place for double tank hose routing, but isn't necessary. Simply a convenience for those who want more streamlined hoses on their rig.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can answer more questions.

Cheers,
Kathleen

 

[CoastalTradition]

Nice. Thanks for saving me a couple $, for now. More towards dives! So is there any benefit to an ICE kit for help with salt water?

 

[Dive Rite]

The ice kit is for extremely cold diving (below 50 degrees) or for those who do a lot of muck diving. Not necessary for salt water. Cheers

 

[herman]

Not Dive Rite specific but you will find this thread a lot of help in checking your reg. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/346813-regulator-inspection-checklist-rev-7-a.html