Are Your Regs Getting Good Service? - Scuba Tech Tips: S17E09

Long ago, service pros picked which parts to replace or keep. Alec shows one simple action can prove to customers their regulator service received ALL the new parts specified by the manufacturer.
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[@Naqsable]

Hey Alec, greetings from Sri Lanka! I have been watching your videos for years now and find them so informative, to the point and witty! Thank you for your time and service to the dive community all over the world.🎉

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Awesome, thank you! Hope you picked up some ideas along with my Canadian accent. A

[@chrisphilhower6029]

Last Sept(2023) I purchased a set of Genesis Prana Regs. Used them for the First time on April 27 during a Lake Cleanup in 55F Water. Rinsed them off in the bathtub when I got home.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Oh I'm way past anything below 80F now. Good job on the cleanup and regs. A

[@chrisphilhower6029]

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter we were told not to go below 25ft. I can't speak to how well the Regs function in cold depths

[@Dive-D]

Hey Alec, Fantastic video as always! I was wondering if you could do a video on the DACOR Pacer. I've heard it stands out globally for its unique 5 features, these are the Venturamatic to prevent free-flow on air demand when venturi is active, the Anti-Free Flow Device, the Dual Exhaust System, tool-free valve seat adjustability, and fine-tuning for easy breathing. And its super simplicity when serving it with only 4 parts inside instead of 8 or more. These features still make it one of the best regulators ever made and tops todays regulators. Very innovative. Oh and its still usable today!. It takes Sherwood L.P seats. Thanks H-

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I dove, sold and serviced Dacor products for decades until the parts ran out and I retired. Search my Vintage Scuba for Dacor and there several there. The one you're most interested in is S07E09 Servicing Vintage Regulators where i did my last service on a Pacer 900. A

[@diverdave4056]

well sad to say BUT there is only one Scuba Tech in the World that I trust to service my regs . and that is Mr P and he lives in Ontario Canada !

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Thank you very much Dave. Not touched another reg for service since then. Glad to have a video of it for my watching. A

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

My shop does that service with the bag of used parts sent back

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

A small step but shows you're giving the customer everything the maker requires. Also it's nice to show new divers how many o-rings, clips and seats are in your reg. A

[@HWill-iq9sl]

Good stuff (Thank you)

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Glad you enjoyed it A

[@matthewhignite]

Alec and Kevin have you been diving in the Bahamas also you should do a video of your best diving locations

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I have, don't know if Kevin has. I did a video on my favourite early years dive sites that are now gone, S13E04. I'll keep your idea for a future video, thanks. A

[@cliffh8486]

Use my gear a couple times a year. I won’t touch them for 5 years. Just wish I could get service kits from aqualung

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Having the kits and the tools, knowledge and testing to have it 100% safe and read for diving is what is really important. A

[@cliffh8486]

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter I agree. How do I acquire the knowledge/cert for repair as an open water diver. I overhaul my own stuff at home. These regs are nothing special.

[@WouterDHaeseleer]

My divesstore returns them as well, to prevent misuse they destroy each o-ring so it becomes unusable to re-use.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I should have mentioned that, its a good point. A

[@jrowe9301]

There was one scuba shop in town I dived with. I think they closed. They wanted to charge me $150 for regulator service. For that price I can buy a new second stage on the internet. Is there someone who does service by mail?

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I'm not aware of anyone but post this question on www.scubaboard.com and the greater diving community will help find a solution for you. A

[@jacquespoirier9071]

it is deplorable but it is a trend in the industry I can make the analogy with automotive industry where there is about no available separate parts to rebuild components, they sell rebuilt parts, for example, in most cases, you should buy a new master cylinder, caliper or wheel cylinder because the internal consumables are simply not available. the next step with regulators is to go to throw away style regulators, it is in fact an aberration but with that minding,, frightened souls will feel comfortable. excellent topic very good video

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Glad you like it Jacques. A

[@Andrew-ps6xe]

When I was messing around with vintage cars, the cost of rebuild kits vs refurbished parts was often a wash after you considered core charges. The only reason to go with rebuild kits was to guarantee vintage appearance.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Reg service with OEM kit every two to three years or 200-300 dives is fine.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

That sounds a bit long if going by manufacturer timeline. Real question is what do the replaced parts look like after 200 dives? Really worn or no visible wear. A

[@jonnieinbangkok]

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter I should add, this is for a salt water tropical diver. Those diving in cold and/or dirty or silty conditions need to service their regs more frequently (maybe more than once a year).

[@doxop6109]

Regs most often fail AFTER service. The only reason I’ll get my annual service now is to maintain my ScubaPro lifetime warranty.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I don't agree. Having personal serviced thousands of regs of many makes, the number of times a customer returned it with a real problem (not perceived), was 4 (this i remember as 2 were user abuse). The number of regs coming in with problems was around 30-40% I'd say. A

[@josephdracula7487]

👍😎🤿🇵🇭Absolutely right !

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Thank you. A