servicing your own regs

[Geoff_T]

Originally Posted by in_cavediver

Depending on the model - ST stocks them. I got my last Zeagle parts from them. I get the Dive Rite parts from Cave Excursions or Dive Rite express. Some companies are a PIA to deal with though (Scubapro for example).

I subscribe to the freedom of access ideals. I can buy critical parts for my car and fix it myself (if I screw that up, I can kill a lot more than just me) and therefore a reg should be no different. Some companies agree with me, some don't. I patronize only those who do.

Dive Rite, Salvo, Zeagle and Posiedon are ones I know personally allow for part kits to be sold.

I agree with you here I can manage to do most basic service on most of my camera equiptment and some of that is way more tecnical than my regs. I just have always been under the impression that it was impossible to get parts without being a dealer or service tec. Currently I am still useing an old aqua lung artic do you know about parts for them?

[in_cavediver]

Originally Posted by Geoff_T

I agree with you here I can manage to do most basic service on most of my camera equiptment and some of that is way more tecnical than my regs. I just have always been under the impression that it was impossible to get parts without being a dealer or service tec. Currently I am still useing an old aqua lung artic do you know about parts for them?

From what I have heard - Aqualung isn't very friendly to DIY service.

[huvrr]

is the book from airspeed press on DIY worth the money as a reg repair manual?

[in_cavediver]

Originally Posted by huvrr

is the book from airspeed press on DIY worth the money as a reg repair manual?

I think so. I also have the Oxyhacker guide, the gas booster guide and dive light companion. (I've built a few dive lights)

There are others as well but Vance's is good.

[jtkkym]

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ST has several on thier site for download.
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I can't find on ST site. Could you please post the link? Thanks.

[in_cavediver]

[quote=jtkkym;174600]

Originally Posted by in_cavediver;174130
ST has several on thier site for download.
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I can't find on ST site. Could you please post the link? Thanks.

Well, I can't either. It used to be there. Oh well, here is another site:

http://www.frogkick.dk/manuals/

[huvrr]

great thanks I am ordering mine today. That link is excellent also for manuals.

[fireflock]

Scuba diving Manuals - Service Manuals - Regulator, Computer, Owners Manuals

[huvrr]

I just picked up a couple of basket cases and took them apart. I am mechanically inclined so it is not rocket science. I have found, as some others have posted here, that the LDS doesn't always do the best job.

[jtkkym]

[quote=in_cavediver;175453]

Originally Posted by jtkkym

Well, I can't either. It used to be there. Oh well, here is another site:

http://www.frogkick.dk/manuals/

Thanks for the Link.