Scuba diving equipment repair scuba tech key largo scuba. Supporting the work of 1,500 certified dive technicians worldwide. Properly maintained equipment is key for safe enjoyment of scuba. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair a complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning spiral edition by vance harlow. Original manufacturer scuba spare parts kits to complete the repair. The firststage of the scuba regulator may be connected to the cylinder valve by one of two standard types of fittings. The mechanism of diving regulators is the arrangement of components and function of gas. The cga 850 connector, also known as an international connector, which uses a yoke clamp, or a din screw fitting to connect it to the valve of the diving cylinder. Equipment service and repair chesapeake bay diving. Scuba diving may receive financial compensation for.
Chesapeake bay diving sells regulators that have a limited lifetime. Available in spiral bound and three ring editions, regulator savvy is and has been the repair manual of choice for regulator servicing professionals for many years. No amount of washing or careful use can entirely prevent your regulator from becoming out of tune. This is the real thing not just another howtorinseyourregulatorand replace yourmouthpiece scuba servicing book, but a genuine industrialstrength, handson guide to serious regulator repair. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning. Does anyone have any advice on where to take such a course, how long does it take, how much does it cost. Not logged inmanual packs save money buying manual packs. With over 30 years of experience we offer quality scuba equipment repair and service. Harlow vance s scuba regulator maintenance and repair i purchased recently based upon recommendations here on scubaboard. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair is intended for both the professional technician who wants to learn more about the subject than what is taught in onemake tech courses, and for the individual diver who wants to better understand the workings of his or her gear. Scuba tech key largo scuba diving equipment repair. Regulator savvy and vance harlows scuba regulator maintenance and repair. We understand your need to be worryfree of scuba equipment issues. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning harlow, vance, lindblom, steven w.
Where can i obtain regulator repair maintenance training. The author of regulator savvy and founder of scuba tools, pete wolfinger takes a comprehensive approach, providing the reader with a fundamental understanding. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning by vance harlow 19991201 on. The scuba repair technician has one more important job to complete recording information in the customers permanent record, including the work performed and specific pressures set. Scuba regulator repair and maintenance if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair book, 1999 worldcat. The brass in it seems to keep some moisture, so no cotton mouth, and what the heck, if it aint broke, dont fix it. Scuba regulator maintenance ottawa scuba diving sharkys. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair by vance harlow. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Proper maintenance of your regulator will prolong the life of your gear and help keep you safe while diving.
These records protect the customers warranty, providing an ongoing record of service on this particular regulator configuration. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning spiral by harlow, vance, lindblom, steven w. Scuba diving equipment repair and maintenance service center, tank inspection, hydros. Regulator savvy and vance harlow s scuba regulator maintenance and repair. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning by vance harlow 19991201 vance harlow on. Course description during this one day program you will receive thorough training in the repair and maintenance of a number of the most popular brands of scuba equipment. A new generation of flow test instrumentation has been developed for the technician to make testing and verification of regulator performance easier. Scuba regulator maintenance ottawa scuba diving sharky. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair december 1999. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair by vance harlow, 9780967887302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. While this is indeed the modus operandi for the maintenancechallenged individuals among us, the truth is, a regulator is a pretty.
Workshops may be taken as an individual class or may be taken back to back in two. Maximum scuba houston services all brands of scuba equipment, with repair services and regulator repairs. Vance harlow s scuba regulator maintenance and repair. Once you have read these books and understand how and why your regs work, if you decide that you are technically inclined enough to take on the responsibility you really need to source all of the proper tools to do so.
Connect your regulator to the tank, open the valve and check, if its not leaking. William high the workshops are held at scubatechs facility located in key largo and mm 99. Scuba tools is a provider of dive maintenance tools and scuba test equipment. Our highlight course regulator service and repair technician training course has been exclusively developed for and offered at scuba clinic.
Ns added it oct 20, they have 2 master technicians. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning 9780967887302 by harlow, vance and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. However, it does contain a schematic for the apeks, an invaluable piece of reference material. Scuba regulator repair and maintenance archive scuba. Aqua lung legend first stage technical maintenance manual.
Professionally trained and experienced scuba technicians. I am toying with the idea of taking a regulator maintenance and repair course. If you are interested in a good scuba regulator maintenance and repair book on regulator repair check out vance harlows book rspair regulator repair at scuba regulator maintenance and repair majntenance am toying with the idea of taking a regulator maintenance and repair course. Aqua lung, us divers, apex, sherwood, zeagle and more. Scuba manufacturers are general reticent to publish any more detailed scheduled maintenance guidelines for their equipment other than service annually.
An uptodate copy of the manufacturers scuba regulator service manual. A competent inspection will usually reveal whether or not the regulator is in need of an overhaul or a simple cleaning or tuneup. In here are complete kits and more importantly the wear items that always go bad such as low pressure seats and high pressure seats. The first book written in many years to cover the servicing of all makes of scuba regulators, and only thing on the subject available to the general public, scuba regulator maintenance and repair is intended for both the professional technician who wants to learn more about the subject than what is taught in onemake tech courses, and for the individual diver who wants to better understand the. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting. This high level of training and experience ensures you the highest of standards of dive regulator servicing and reliability. Scuba equipment service technicians are the industrys unsung heroes.
The most important maintenance procedure you can perform on your regulator is a complete, fresh water rinse immediately after, or within a few hours of your last dive. You can count on quality work being performed on your equipment, we stand behind our work and back it up with our equipment service guarantee. Courses are exclusive to scuba clinic we are one of not many centres in the world who are dedicated to offer scuba technician courses. A simple tuneup will usually involve adjusting the first stage valve to the correct intermediate pressure, along with perhaps a second stage adjustment as. Multiple sources, including vance harlows scuba regulator maintenance and repair. Explains in detail how regulators work, how they are serviced, and how they are often not serviced. Peter fear, owner, scuba doctor service and repairs our scuba technicians are fully trained and manufacturer approved, with many years of experience behind them. Next, disconnect the regulator from the tank, replace the dust cover, inhale on each regulator forcefully and hold a vacuum. Airspeed press publishes books on divingrelated subjects for the adventurous or curious diver. Vance harlow, author of the manual scuba regulator maintenance and repair, says, while i personally feel the every year annual is usually overkill and mostly.
Our first book, vance harlow s oxygen hackers companion, is the book that blew the nitrox mixing game clear open, cutting through all the mystery and misinformation which which the dive industry was surrounding it, and got divers everywhere mixing and diving their own nitrox and trimix. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Through extensive handson experience, you will become comfortable with servicing a wide variety of scuba regulators, gauges, bcds, tank valves and other scuba equipment. Invest in a specially made padded bag, like cressis 360 regulator bag, to transport regulators and other delicate instruments. Discover diving dive center 3867603483 92 dunlawton avenue port orange, fl 32127. If you havent been diving for a while or you are preparing your diving vacation, you should check your regulator to be sure, that its ready to dive, when you arrive at the dive site. Even if you dont have a chance to rinse off your other equipment right away, try to see that your regulator gets a fresh water rinse as soon as possible, regardless of whether. This is the real thing not just another howtorinseyour regulator and replace yourmouthpiece scuba servicing book, but a genuine industrialstrength, handson guide to serious regulator repair.
Our unmatched service and repair department utilizes stateoftheart testing equipment and the latest in specialty tools to keep your equipment functioning flawlessly. The author of regulator savvy and founder of scuba tools, pete wolfinger takes a comprehensive approach, providing the reader with a fundamental understanding of regulator function as well. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair december 1999 edition. Learn the reason for the annual tank inspection, the five year hydro and the need for regulator service.
Chesapeake bay diving sells regulators that have a limited lifetime continue reading. Wolfingers regulator savvy versus harlows regulator. Scuba instruments designs and manufactures specialized instrumentation and tools for diving regulator maintenance. Troubleshooting free trouble shooting guides schematics free electronic schematics copier manuals. Were not only equipment techs were also divers scuba instructors and have logged thousands of dives anywhere from 30ft. Chesapeake bay diving is an authorized service center for many types of scuba equipment. Rinse the fitting that connects to your lowpressure inflator scuba regulator maintenance and repair working the slip coupling back and forth while holding it under warm running water. Author of scuba regulator maintenance and repair, oxygen hackers companion vance harlow open library. Once you have read these books and understand how and why your regs work, if you decide that you are technically inclined enough to take on the responsibility you really need. Available at airspeed press homepage books for serious divers, this book only has one price and binding option. Scuba instruments scuba test equipment and tools in.
The user and owner manuals listed below are generally pdf versions of the original paper manuals you would have received with your dive equipment. As scuba gear essentially allows divers to breathe underwater, the people providing equipment support in the background rarely get the credits they deserve. The author of regulator savvy and founder of scuba tools, pete wolfinger takes a. Scuba regulator spare parts and service manuals database.
The real thing a complete handson guide to scuba regulator repair, overhaul, diagnosis, annual, and maintenance. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair by vance harlow the former is good theory on reg, the latter is good. There are also european standards for scuba regulator connectors for gases other. A complete allmakes guide to scuba regulator servicing, troubleshooting, repair and tuning harlow, vance, lindblom, steven. Aug 29, 2018 ns added it oct 20, they have 2 master technicians. Scuba regulator maintenance and repair vance harlow airspeed press. Here are 5 simple steps to help extend the life and performance of your regulator. A1 scuba is proud to be recognized as one of the top repair facilities in the nation. A scuba regulator repair, also known as a scuba annual service will include a complete disassembly, sonic cleaning of all metal parts, replacing or inspection and cleaning of all internal components, lubing, and re.
Scubatechs equipment service workshops are designed to expose you to the field of service and repair with handson experience. It will keep your reg safe from rough baggage handlers or from damage caused by knocking around in a vehicle or boat as you travel to the dive site. Maximum scuba houston has a twoweek turnaround unless parts need to be ordered. Each regulator should let in either a very tiny trickle of air or no air at all.
Scuba regulator maintenance and repair vance harlow. The oxygen hackers companion vance harlow airspeed press. Hzzts channel, the place to watch all videos, playlists, and live streams by hzzt on dailymotion. Cracks in the hoses or obvious corrosion on any of the regulator s components require professional service from a qualified technician.
Vance harlow s scuba regulator maintenance and repair, available from airspeed press, a good howto text. Regulator savvy book available in spiral bound and three ring editions, regulator savvy is and has been the repair manual of choice for regulator servicing professionals for many years. They may need more careful maintenance because some internal moving parts may be. Harlow vances scuba regulator maintenance and repair i purchased recently based upon recommendations here on scubaboard.
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