How Much Does it Cost to Service a Regulator? | #scuba #askmark #Q&A | @ScubaDiverMagazine

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00:00 - Intro
00:44 - cleaning gear
04:12 - curved masks
08:26 - servicing costs
11:26 - gear recommendations
16:18 - Piston V Diaphragm
19:52 - Regulator care

Ivan Ibarra
#askmark
I have a white Xdeep Zen. ( looks nice but gets dirty ) The white Cordura got a little dirty. Can I use a shout detergent spot cleaner, water and a brush? What do you recommend to use? For the inside of the bladder to remove possible mold and growths. We Can’t get SeptiOne Material here in USA any other fungicidal/mold killer you recommend?

Dave's Radio Repairs
I'm still waiting for a mask with a wrap-around mask to give a 150 degree view or better...
I wonder why these mask companies are not putting research in a curve glass or plastic lens..?

Alexander Sasse
#askmark
Hi Mark, my local dive center, which usually always has the best prices, says that you have to pay for a regulator revision 140 € per second stage, so 280 € only for the second stages. Is this price normal? With that money, I could almost buy new regulators. How much should I pay for an revision when visiting a Certified Retailer?

TONKA45
#ASKMARK This is my list for beginner diver; as i am learning or thinking about. Plus if I want to advance I would hope this list will keep me up to date.?
please advise. Saving money & not want to make a costly mistake.
Cressi Calibro Mask
Apeks RK3 Fins Yellow
Scubapro Sport Steamer 5mm
Scubapro GO with AIR2 V GEN

Ale Correa
#askmark What are the practical differences between a mk25 and other scubapro diaphragm regs (like mk17/19)? And the maintenance cost of piston vs diaphragm? Thanks!!

adam collinge

[alecorrea]

Thanks for the answer Mark! This Q&A is the best!

[Kelly-wuke]

You can order Steramine tablets here in the U.S. and I have found this to be a useful cleanser and disinfectant to clean the inside of my BCD.

[craigmiles]

#ASKMARK.
Loving the Q&A.
What's the best way to look after your ears on a liveaboard or dive holiday when your going to be doing three plus dives a day? Warm climate.

Thank

Craig

[BlackPawGaming]

Never ever use Air2. Sounds good in concept but very bad idea actually.. You breathing source and you controler of air in and out of your bcd is next to each other. Harder to operate. the octo is fine no need to get rid of it.

[nathanphillips]

#askmark Hey Mark, After I have o2 cleaned my tank. Can I fill it with air instead without losing the o2 certify or must the tank only be used with nitrox to keep the o2 cleaned certificate?

[chriswhitpan]

#askmark You get a lot of questions about long hoses and I would like to change my set up. Is this something you can do safely when using a custom mouthpiece like a Seacure? Thanks for all the great vids!

[philiplucky]

#askmark what is done and replace when you have a service done on regulators 1st stage etc. Thank you Mark#

[dvnultimate]

Full service excluding spare parts costs 60-70€ in Amsterdam (Keesie). Maybe you get better of flying over here😉

[Santidelaro]

#askMark \
Hi Mark. Difficult question.
I've been diving with an old computer that a friend gave me a while ago but is time to get something a bit better.
I'm still on open circuit but I'm sure I want to follow the rebreather route on the next two or three years.
I also do other sports, and actually I'm starting to need a triathlon watch as well. So...

Shall I invest on a Perdix 2, knowing that when I eventually get a rebreather I'll have to buy something similar again or pay to get it hardwired, or should I aim for something like a Peregrine and spend big money on a new one when I purchase the rebreather?
Or should I ditch the idea of a diving dedicated computer and look for something like the Garmin Decend Mk2 that I'll use on my other sports as well?
Any other ideas?

It is a huge investment, and it'll be even bigger in a few years time, so I'm quite undecided on what way should I follow...

Thanks for the help and congrats for the good work.

[corleyoneill]

#ASKMARK
Hi Mark,
Looking at starting UK diving (will just be summer diving) to start down the tech/cave diving route, I have around £3000 budget for dry suit/gloves/boots/undersuit etc, what would you recommend? Or Would the Apeks semi dry be good enough for summer UK diving?

Thanks in advance!

#AskMark

Hi Mark,
Hope that you are in the best of health. Thank you for your video on how to make a long hose reg.
I am looking to buy me a new BCD and want your advice and thought. As a diving instructor I am looking for something that can stand the test of time. One that I can use for training, teaching and every day dive.

I have 3 BCDs in mind:
1-Hollis HD200
2-Poseidon one harness and wing.
3-Apeks WTX harness with WTX D30 wing
Please advice. Any thoughts and ideas?

Much appreciated.

Regards

[TwilightDancer]

#askmark
Hello Mark,
I am a extremely lite breather. I breathe normal to me and do not hold my breath. I am extremely relaxed in the water. I was in a situation. Where I could have been required to supply air to 2 divers. During my next dives in February. I will calculate my dive buddy’s and my SAC and RMV rates. My dive buddy is the very opposite. He is a heavy breather. Even before this situation, I had already bought a 2 meter long hose for my tropical back plate and wing rig. Unfortunately we were diving in rental gear and no computers were available. If you thought. There was a good chance. That 2 divers would need to share your air. How would you configure your regulators and hose lengths. All 4 of my scuba rigs have high quality octo regulators and either AIR2 or SSI. I believe in redundancy. Also during every dive I swap between all 3 second stages.

[ThePriceIsRising]

There is no way Id pay that much money for regulator service. In the states, you can ship your gear to Divers Supply for service. I havent done that, since my local shops are still now anyway.

[josephdracula]

#ask mark. Hello Mark I have a high interest in rebuilding and troubleshooting scuba regulators. My advantage is with aero space regulators and oxygen compatible. So what is your advice? Joe

[Daveador]

Just had my 1st stage, 2nd stage and octo for £86