Always try to rinse with fresh water inside and out after every dive trip paying special attention to soaking the inflate/deflate mechanism in fresh water to stop any build up of salt particles.
During a service we will clean your BCD inside and out using a sterilising solution, we will remove clean and replace any parts required in you inflator and dumps and will test the BCD for any leaks.
Never
leave your cylinder empty for any length of time this will enable moisture to
enter the cylinder and will cause rust inside , the only way to remove this
rust is to blast the inside reducing the thickness of the wall of the cylinder.
Store the cylinder in a dry cool area as rust can occur on the outside of the
cylinder if stored incorrectly especially in the area under the boot of the
cylinder , rust on the outside of the cylinder will need to be blasted this
will also then require a coat of zinc and a coat of paint.
HSE requirements state that scuba cylinders must have a hydrostatic test every
5 years and a visual test 2 ½ years from this date for all cylinders.
HSE requirements now also state that the cylinder valve must be serviced at
time of testing.
If
your cylinder is to be used with Enriched Air or for any mixes that contain
more than 21% Oxygen it will need to be Oxygen or O2 cleaned this must be done
annually. This involves draining the cylinder removing , stripping the valve
and cleaning to remove any traces of Hydro-carbons.
Then replacing all standard O-rings with Viton O-rings which have a higher resistance to combustion. The Inside of the cylinder is also cleaned with a heated concentrated cleaning agent to remove any traces of Hydro-carbons.
You must then remember to only have your cylinder filled only at a reputable air fill station failure to do so may enable contaminants to enter your cylinder which will require re-cleaning.
Good
maintenance of your Dry Suit will prolong the life of your suit and will reduce
replacements of seals and will help to avoid damage to your zip.
Make sure you dry your suit inside and out, the Dryzone Drysuit & Waders
Dryer (also know as Dampire) makes an easy & quicker job of drying the inside
of your suit. Use talc or Seal Saver on all of your latex seals to avoid rotting.
On your zip you can apply a liquid wax and a bar of beeswax this will ensure
smooth running of your zip and should avoid any snags that will cause damage
to your zip. Store your Dry Suit in a cool dry area either hanging on a dedicated
dry suit hanger or in the storage bag that came with your suit. Avoid any sharp
bends in the zip (keep zip open) when storing in the bag.
We can take care of replacement seals latex or neoprene, leak tests, repairs
and alterations, convenience zips and replacement zips, boot alterations and
servicing of valves. The PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty not only teaches you
how to dive in a dry suit but also teaches you how to care for your suit, why
not see when our next course is running in Course
Dates
Always rinse your regulators after your dive trip with fresh water or you can use a special disinfecting solution to soak them in to avoid any build up of salt or contaminants. Make sure that the dust cap is in place and the purge buttons DO NOT get pressed in any way that will enable water to find its way into the hoses or 1st stage if this happens they usually will require a full service. Store then in a cool dry area.
Your regulators should be serviced annually and as most manufacturers offer limited lifetime warranties some of these will not validate the warranty if annual service records are not kept. Always check the warranty that came with your regulators.
A SAVE-A-DIVE KIT should contain at least the following items:
Many divers carry spare masks, reels, SMB's and back-up torches - there are no hard and fast rules on what you should carry! The choice of what spares to carry is up to you!
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