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| usd older tanks | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i just had a tank hydroed which failed. some one told me that I could send it back and they would ...
A: Jeff, As I recall, the warranty on cylinders requires the original receipt for purchase, proof of ...
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| snorkel/scuba eq. for breathing impaired | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I`m looking for someone who could direct me to mainly snorkeling eq. for a person who breathes ...
A: Steve, I was able to find a little bit of info. There is something called a Larchel Watertherapy & ...
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| scuba diving | 3/19/2008 |
Q: i just ant to know that is swimming necessary for scuba diving ? i will be going to Andaman islands ...
A: Amy, Glad you are interested in SCUBA diving. By no means do you need to be an expert swimmer, but ...
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| Question | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Right now I'm taking a class about Resech methods, and I would like to do an investigation about ...
A: German, I understand what you are asking now. You will need to contact the various SCUBA ...
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| Zipper Problem | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Henry. I have an old gear bag that I now use for boat dives. It is mesh and has two zippers both of ...
A: Asmar, If the zipper is plastic, and if it is just salt, soak the whole thing in some clean, ...
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| diving masks | 1/10/2008 |
Q: How long do silicone masks last (i.e., does silicone deteriorate over time)? Thanks.
A: Eric, Sorry to take some time to get back to you. Attempting to get a definitive answer for you, I ...
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| scuba diving atmosphere | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have been told an "Atmospere" in scuba diving is 33 feet deep, (2 atmosperes being 66 feet, etc). ...
A: Jeff, For ocean water that is correct. In fresh water, one Atmosphere (ATM) of pressure is equal ...
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| Holding ones breath while scuba diving | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Hey, hows it going? I am just wondering why one should not hold thier breath under water while ...
A: Michael, Holding your breath after breathing compressed air underwater, can cause lung ...
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| pro sub dcv /bcd | 11/24/2007 |
Q: i havce a pro sub bcd. there is no serial # just the letters dcv on the bcd. i dove with this bcd ...
A: Roy, I tried looking around to locate a source for the ProSub dump valve. Try contacting ProSub ...
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| ear pain after first sea dive | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My daughter has just come back from Thailand where she did the start of a scuba course - all the ...
A: Marita, I apologize for the untimeliness of my reply. The instructor of her open water dive was ...
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| yoke valve | 10/5/2007 |
Q: What is the maximum tank pressure one should use when a yoke style valve is being used for ...
A: Mark, Max pressure for a yoke valve is 232 bar (3300 psi). The common SCUBA DIN valve is rated to ...
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| About the cousteau abs system | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I have one of these I found at a garage sale a couple years ago, Does anyone know what it is worth, ...
A: Rob, Ahh, the ABS system. I've received a few questions about that unit; mostly people who have ...
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| dacor enduro power inflator | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I recently had the rubber cover on the inflator perish and luckily the dive shop found a cover that ...
A: Val, I do not know of any companies that will sell parts directly to end users. I suspect that you ...
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| Sudden shortnes of breath @ 70' | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I was on a recent dive trip and on my last dive of the trip I experienced something strange and ...
A: David, Excellent job on staying calm and getting control of your breathing! Bad job on not staying ...
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| licences | 7/7/2007 |
Q: how old do you have to be to have a diving licences
A: Devon, Thanks for your inquiry. First, I must correct your reference to diving "licenses". It is ...
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| Scuba Diving Air Requirements | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of developing a new type of SNUBA (Self-contained Not Under Water Breathing ...
A: Darin, The air requirements for a diver depend on a multitude of factors. It has been stated that ...
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| Dacor Enduro BCD | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have a Dacor Enduro BCD that has only logged 20 or so dives. It still looks like NEW. On a trip ...
A: Eric, I hope you got the Divemaster's contact info for reimbursement of your repair and BCD rental ...
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| ear problems | 5/12/2007 |
Q: My son and i have started diving, during the open water course he developed ear related problems. ...
A: Adrian, Equalization problem are somewhat common. The can occur to almost anyone at anytime. I ...
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| Mini tanks with direct bite down mouthpiece | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I am having trouble finding online where to find the mini tanks, 6cb ft. with the direct, bite down ...
A: Gavin, From your description, I believe you are referring to the Spare Air. The company's website ...
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| Triple dive tank | 4/12/2007 |
Q: We were lucky to meet Cousteau and his team on French Polynesia some years ago were they were ...
A: Paul, It is highly likely that you saw the divers using the Advanced Breathing System (ABS). This ...
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| Ear pain due to blocked water in middle ear | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I found this item on the net. Could you let me have your opinion on its possible efficiancy? The ...
A: Eyal, Rendering an opinion on the device you provided the link for is outside my area of expertise. ...
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| SCUBA repair | 12/3/2006 |
Q: How much per reg can a repair tech expect to make?
A: Barney, While repairs/overhauls of regulators are usually priced per stage of the regulator, repair ...
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| Repairs | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I am considering working at or owning a dive shop someday. I am pursuing my instructor training, ...
A: Paul, SCUBA repairs is one of the harder areas of the SCUBA industry to get into. For liability ...
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| gauge setup | 9/23/2006 |
Q: i have just bought a mares mr12 yoke and a mares rebel 1st stage and mares depth gauge to replace my ...
A: Barry, If this gear was purchased new, the dealer should have assembled and tested the regulator ...
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| Breathing difficulties while diving | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I recently started Scuba Diving and obtained my Open Water through PADI. I took my open water in ...
A: Laurie, Welcome to the world of SCUBA! When underwater, especially in a cold water environment, ...
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| High Pressure tanks | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I was just getting informed about DIN vs. Yoke regulators. The answer said use DIN on high pressure ...
A: Henry, The cut off for HP tanks is generally 3000 psi. The yoke style regulators are rated up to ...
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| tanks cleaning | 7/21/2006 |
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A: Adolfo, There are many variables to consider in cleaning SCUBA cylinders. You do not mention the ...
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| scuba tanks | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I just saw a cousteau documentary on diving with sharks, and the team used a flat tank that looked ...
A: Matt, I had to work hard on this one. I just moved and all my US Divers stuff was buried in the ...
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| wetsuit insulation values | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Do you know of any OBJECTIVE evidence relating to the thermal insulation value of 'titanium' coated ...
A: Ron, I'll start with the easy one. Yes, it really is Titanium metal used in the wetsuits. It's a ...
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| Commercial Divers in Massachusetts | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I own a swimming pool service company 20 miles out of Boston. I need to find a commercial diver to ...
A: Laurie, Since the repairs are taking place in a swimming pool, you can probably get away with ...
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| Gear repair | 4/14/2006 |
Q: I have an extensive history of repair and maintenance work in havy industry. 20 yrs + repairing and ...
A: Jack, I apologize for the delay. OK, this is kind of a tough one. There's kind of a Catch-22 ...
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| bc | 4/8/2006 |
Q: are there any bc's that can hold 50lbs of weight. I'm a really big guy .i have one that hold 40lbs ...
A: Keith, I have not been staying current on BCD designs and specifications. You might try looking at ...
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| recreational SCUBA equipment | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I am CMAS* (bronze) diver and have about 50 logged dives and now I want to buy my own diving ...
A: Kevin, Sorry for the delay. I really do not stay current on the latest brands and models of SCUBA ...
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| aqua lungs | 3/3/2006 |
Q: First i want to thank you for taking the time out to answer my question. Over the past 7yrs. I been ...
A: Mr. Patton, I am assuming you are referring to the use of SCUBA equipment. Aqua Lung is a brand ...
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| Service Technician | 9/19/2005 |
Q: Is is possible to be a US Divers Service Technician without being an instructor or a dive shop ...
A: Joe, You do not have to be an instructor or a dive shop owner to be an Aqua Lung (they changed the ...
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| Regulator what to buy | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I am about to buy a regulator (set, i.e 1-st and 2nd stage, with octopus, gauge, BCD hose). I am in ...
A: I'm sorry I took so long to get back to you; it's been a busy summer! Your looking for a good, yet ...
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| drysuit repairs | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I am looking for information on how to change wrist and neck seals on my DUI TLS350 drysuit, also ...
A: Curt, Dry suits take special training and inspections to be overhauled or repaired properly. My ...
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| Professional Diving | 5/20/2005 |
Q: I am looking at becoming a professional diver. What educational outlets should I seek and how ...
A: Danny, That's great that you want to get into professional diving. It's a hard but rewarding ...
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| Best Scuba Tanks | 3/3/2005 |
Q: Hey There, I am a new diver and am in the process of buying my gear and have almost everything I ...
A: Russ-- Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. There's alot to consider on the subject ...
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| SCUBA diving | 1/7/2005 |
Q: im developing a software prototype for my final year project. my question relates to a question you ...
A: Anthony-- I apologize for taking so long to reply. I am not sure I understand the question you are ...
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| scuba equipment | 8/4/2004 |
Q: what is the best explaination you can give me for "what is a DIN Valve? Thanx
A: Chas-- DIN valves are used in high pressure applications above 3500psi (240 BAR). The name comes ...
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| Diving Watch | 7/15/2004 |
Q: He is an absolute novice diver, but as we are currently living in Australia he has hope of taking it ...
A: Melissa-- That's a very nice gift! I want to help you with your quest, but judging something as ...
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| Oxygen | 6/20/2004 |
Q: How do people isolate oxygen to put in oxygen tanks? Is there a special machine and are they ...
A: Babak-- Pure oxygen used in commercial applications comes from a process known as air separation. ...
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| Equipment storage | 3/1/2004 |
Q: What's the best way to store scuba gear when not in use?
A: Kim-- The best way to store SCUBA gear is thouroughly cleaned and dried. Keep out of sunlight and ...
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| Scuba diving and ear problems | 6/25/2003 |
Q: I would like to know if there may be a concern regarding ear problems when diving. Can diving be ...
A: Nahum-- Yes, there is concern regarding ear problems when diving. The ear drum is subject to alot ...
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| dog hair on wetsuit | 4/8/2003 |
Q: Someone gave me a wetsuit (cool!) but it's covered in white dog hair and smells (more like dog than ...
A: Scott-- You definitely don't want to put the wetsuit in a machine. It's too rough on the neoprene. ...
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| Mares Bottom Timer | 6/4/2002 |
Q: I want to use my old Mares digital bottom timer as a backup to my computer. The timer works but the ...
A: John-- I'm afraid I have bad news. I'm 99.99% sure that the unit cannot be recharged. I am not ...
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| Equipment Technician | 5/28/2002 |
Q: Are there equipment technician training schools? What type of income can one make in this field?
A: Peter-- There are not equipment technician training schools, per se. You will find equipment ...
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| Snorkeling for Children | 2/7/2002 |
Q: Greetings, Our kids love to swim. We often go to Presque Isle. That is on Lake Erie. They ...
A: Magdalene-- Any gear that carries a reliable brand name, purchased at a reputable dive facility ...
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| masks | 8/6/2001 |
Q: we have recentlly bought for us a couple of technosub silicon based masks ( the family dives). The ...
A: Soph-- This is a common problem, but the solution is easy. Get some regular toothpaste (not gel) ...
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| Scuba masks | 7/22/2001 |
Q: What is the reason for that scuba masks made of silicon caoutchouc lead to undesirable foggy vision ...
A: There is a slight coating of the silicone on the glass when the masks are first made. This can be ...
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| capacity of air tanks | 4/4/2001 |
Q: I am a 4th yr student studying Industrial design. For my major project I chose to redesign Altitude ...
A: Dominic-- Please accept my sincere apology for taking so long to reply to your inquiry. I was ill ...
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| Regulator - Din or Yoke? | 2/12/2001 |
Q: While I have done about a 100 dives I am only just about to buy my first set of gear - I have pretty ...
A: Simon, First, I should state that you should beware of buying SCUBA equipment online. All of the ...
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