Devjr,
I agree with some of what you are saying. BUT, you guys make it sound like the NEW diver can just jump right into it with NO problem. Half of them may be out there buying a dental set and a C-clip tool right now. I know, that you know what you are doing but do they? I disagree that you make it sound so easy. Just the slightest scratch inside a first stage will RUIN...and I mean RUIN the 1st stage housing. I am 1 of those guys responsible for 50 -75 regs a yr. I am a VERY paranoid tech. and dive store owner. I have heard all the horror stories about dive shops doing a bad job. And yes, I know it happens..(Wish I could change that), but should it sound so easy for new divers and amatuers to go to work on there reg? I hope not. If it is to save money..Well then the money saving person may have got into the wrong sport. I love to help out faithful customers but even with a good customer discount, SCUBA is expensive. Please let people know that maybe working on a Reg. is not for everyone but just a select few who will dedicate some time strictly to learing the rebuilding of a Reg.
Safe Diving to all
I agree with some of what you are saying. BUT, you guys make it sound like the NEW diver can just jump right into it with NO problem. Half of them may be out there buying a dental set and a C-clip tool right now. I know, that you know what you are doing but do they? I disagree that you make it sound so easy. Just the slightest scratch inside a first stage will RUIN...and I mean RUIN the 1st stage housing. I am 1 of those guys responsible for 50 -75 regs a yr. I am a VERY paranoid tech. and dive store owner. I have heard all the horror stories about dive shops doing a bad job. And yes, I know it happens..(Wish I could change that), but should it sound so easy for new divers and amatuers to go to work on there reg? I hope not. If it is to save money..Well then the money saving person may have got into the wrong sport. I love to help out faithful customers but even with a good customer discount, SCUBA is expensive. Please let people know that maybe working on a Reg. is not for everyone but just a select few who will dedicate some time strictly to learing the rebuilding of a Reg.
Safe Diving to all