Thoughts on self servicing your gear?

[Rich Keller]

1.) Is it hard to learn?
2.) Are the tools to do so properly expensive?
3.) Bad idea, or just fine idea?

Wondering primarily because I'll be using Beuchat equipment, at least to start, because it was given as a gift. Great deal! However, I can't seem to find anyone in the States that will service this (just Europe/UK/Australia). I live in Portland, OR - Pacific Northwest.

1.)It is no where near as hard as people think.
2.)Some manufactures make their regs in such a way as to require special tools that only they sell. To keep you going to the dive shop for service they only sell the special tools to the shops. The shops are their customers not you.
3.)It is an excellent idea with the proper training.

I have no experience with that brand so I can not help you further but there are lots of others here who can. Start asking questions in the DIY section and I am sure they will be able to help you.