Where do you learn how to service regs?

[Stryker]

I searched and could not find a thread already on this so please dont flame me if there are a few...

I am interested in taking a class to learn how to service my own reg (and get a better understanding of how it works)... Where can I find more information on this, or are there specific certifications to do this? Thanks....

 

[DennisW]

The only place I know of that actually has a formal class in reglator repair and overhaul is Diving Technologies International. They are located in Sunrise, FL. That is just west of Ft. Lauderdale. http://www.divingtechnologies.com/

A really good course, I took it last August.

 

[mike_s]

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I am interested in taking a class to learn how to service my own reg (and get a better understanding of how it works)... Where can I find more information on this, or are there specific certifications to do this? Thanks....

In addition to the suggestin Dennis had, I've heard you can take classes at DEMA. But you have to be associated with a dive shop in order to attend DEMA I've heard. (but I'm not 100% sure).


I doubt the manufacturers are going to teach a class like this to your average recreational diver, mostly because of liability problems. (i.e., they'd get sued if you messed up and died for any reason, even if it wasn't their fault).

If you just want a better understanding of how it works, take the Equipment Specialist class. I liked it as I learned more about how it worked. I know that PADI has a class like this, but unsure if Naui or others do.

hope this helps. -mike

 

[kidspot]

or pick up the "Scuba regulator maintenance and repair" manual from airspeedpress http://www.airspeedpress.com/newregbook.html I loaned it to the tech at my LDS and he was commenting on how it explained things so well - he learned a few tricks reading it. Plus it's a fun read for a manual...

 

[DA Aquamaster]

Pete Wolfinger was the technical service and training guru at Scubapro for about 20 years and wrote their training manuals.

He now owns Peterbuilt Tools, which will be the primary source for most of the specialty tools you will ultimately need. He has also written a very comprehensive book on regulator repair covering operating theory, service techniques, testing and adjustment. It is an excellent book for someone wanting to learn the theory and practice of reg repair.

http://www.scubatools.com/RegSavvy.html

 

[Chad Carney]

Pretty good information given here so far.

DEMA is so busy we have trouble just getting dealers fitted in to repair seminars, so that's not likely to help you. It's also a trade only show.

I also teach an extensive equipment specialty in St Petersburg, Florida.
I've found many tech or deeper divers want to know more about their gear. Many instructors like me, have been certified on most all equipment lines over the years.
That said, I am no longer current on some of them, and would not have access to new parts.

You might e-mail the company that made your gear and ask what instructors teach an in-depth equipment specialty. Often that will be with a dive shop that is current and has the parts.

You might even check out repair job opportunities at the LDS, and train through them.

Chad
FL Zeagle Rep.

 

[Scottri]

I got a lot of my training from the reps for the brands I service. They will come in a couple of times a year and do a 1 day class. I did it for Mares, Dacor and Poseidon. For Oceanic I took the full day class at DEMA. You usually have to be affiliated with a dive shop to take the classes. Ask around at your shop or shops in your area.

An alternative is the Equipment Specialty class. It depends on who teaches it but mine included some time taking apart and reassembling piston and diaphram regs as well as tank valves, inflators and other gear.


Scott

 

[Lead_carrier]

An alternative is the Equipment Specialty class. It depends on who teaches it but mine included some time taking apart and reassembling piston and diaphram regs as well as tank valves, inflators and other gear.


Scott

You're lucky, we had one "Master" instructor that came to our shop, started teaching and did and Equipment specialty class. After he got billed for all the regulators that he rebuilt for class that we had to rebuild after his class, he lost money. He no longer does that class. :11:

 

[wheezy]

Stryker... I'm pretty sure the guys over at Liburdi's have a regulator class.

I searched and could not find a thread already on this so please dont flame me if there are a few...

I am interested in taking a class to learn how to service my own reg (and get a better understanding of how it works)... Where can I find more information on this, or are there specific certifications to do this? Thanks....