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How do you take care of a regulator?
Soak your regulator in warm (not hot) water to dissolve any dried salt crystals or other deposits that may have accumulated in the interior. While the regulator is soaking it’s a good idea to slosh it around and push any buttons or work the levers underwater to loosen any stubborn particles.
How do you clean a scuba regulator?
Submerge the regulator in fresh water for a short period and gently rotate any moving parts to ensure any salt residue is rinsed off or dissolves. Allow the regulator to dry completely before storing. As an extra precaution, use alcohol or antibacterial mouthwash to sanitize the second stage mouthpiece.
When should a regulator not be rinsed?
Rinsing alone, however, will not sufficiently clean the regulator. To clean the regulator as thoroughly as possible, it is necessary to soak it in warm, not over 49°C (120°F), tap water for at least one hour.
What happens if water gets in your regulator?
The internal parts are vulnerable to damage when they’re exposed to water and moisture, so letting them get soaked will probably end up causing you to have to take your regulator to a professional to get fixed. Prior to rinsing off your regulator, replace the dust cap, securely fastening it on.
How do you clean corrosion off a scuba regulator?
The proper vinegar solution is a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. Do not soak longer than necessary as it will strip damaged chrome. If you are boat diving, a very common but overlooked place where salt water gets into a reg is the tank valve.
What causes a regulator to free flow?
There are a number of reasons a regulator would start free-flowing. Cold water is often the main culprit. A poorly-maintained or faulty piece can also lead to free-flowing. It is also possible for salt, sand, or other debris to get into the regulator and cause the free-flowing.
How often should you service your scuba regulator?
Your regulator should be serviced annually (with some brands 2 years, and we will talk about this shortly) no matter if you have 1 dive or 100 dives.
Can I service my own scuba gear?
One of the more common questions we get from divers is, “Can I perform my own dive gear maintenance?” The answer to this oft-asked question is yes, as long as you do it correctly.
How do you clean a BCD regulator?
How To Clean Your BCD
- Step 1: Thoroughly rinse the BCD. Here we want you to rinse the outside of your BCD thoroughly, especially between all of the folds, pockets, buckles and velcro.
- Step 2: Work the buttons.
- Step 3: Rinse the hose.
- Step 4: Rinse the inside bladder.
- Step 5: Inflate and dry.
Can You rinse your regulator while submerged in water?
Do NOT press the purge button of the second stages while being soaked underwater. Ideally you can rinse your regulator set in a pressurized state, connected to a tank while the pressure is still on. This way you have no risk of water entering your regulator in a bad way, because there is pressure going out.
Do you have to rinse your scuba regulator?
It is recommended to rinse your scuba regulator after each dive and let it soak when possible. Knowing how your dive regulator works is a good start to looking after one. Though a quick hose of the entire regulator is okay to do in between dives, it is not sufficient for properly cleaning the diving regulator.
Why is it important to take care of your regulator?
A regulator is often the most expensive part of a dive equipment set. Taking good care of it obviously extends the lifespan but it also can prevent unnecessary repairs or malfunctions. Taking care of all your dive equipment is essential for your safety and it can save you lots of money.
Is it bad to put regulator in tank?
Soaking the regulator completely is a common mistake made by many new and inexperienced divers, but it contains a high risk of sending ‘bad materials’ through your whole regulator the next time you put pressure on it. Therefore it is important you do NOT put the whole regulator in the water tank or barrel.