Hi Alec, thanks for all the videos that you made so far, they are all very informative and enjoyable to watch. Please do come back soon with new series of episodes :)

Always a privilege to listen to your down to earth info packed vids. Doesn't matter where we come from or where we are going ,these vids are golden !! Im a returning diver after a few years break... and now the misses has just discovered scuba and loves it. she thinks you are the "David Attenborough" of the scuba world ! Thanks for taking the time to make these vids and thanks to Kevin for filming ! Haha. Keep up the great work. I'm trying to figure out the best set up for me to try again and slowly purchasing bits ready for some Red Sea diving. (Used to just rent equipment before) Going down the scuba pro route this time (Regs/BC/Wet suit/Fins etc in the hope that quality will provide good comfort /reliability / service and it also looks good ! May try air integrated computer (Suunto Vyper ) to minimise on equipment and keep info in one spot. I forgot how bulky you can get when wreck diving with reels / smb / camera / knife etc etc from a shared boat. Some great kit about now though that will place items nicely on purpose made spots on BC etc and good pocket spaces for retractable compases etc. Be good to see a vid on "Trying to get it right...AGAIN" which basically has been covered in earlier vids by you at a starting level, but as a returning diver its easy to get carried away as you have the licence already kinda thing ! haha. I know ill be travelling airways from U.K to destinations.(warm waters) I have some knowledge of good equipment. (purchased scuba pro stuff this time) got a good deal on some gear. I know ill be wreck diving / night and general relaxing-filming (GoPro) from house reefs/charter boats/liveaboards. So right from choosing equipment again to placing what tools that you will need and why. What kind of set up's keep you streamline and tidy (but give you all you may need when you need it) Budget or pricey versions. its basically a bit of most of yours vids rolled into a "lets gather what we need and get back diving again" and your thoughts on how to set up for a wreck dive or night dive and why. Your tips and experience on this could save some divers a fortune in mistakes and time wasted ! Food for thought Many thanks Andy

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you Andy and it's always nice when d diver gets "back into it". Once you are a scuba diver, you are always a scuba diver. Sometimes you just take a break. Obviously, it's been a while for you but, as you've already noticed, scuba gear has developed into a compact, efficient kit. And you can't go far wrong with Scubapro. Since you're a traveler (maybe too old to enjoy UK waters anymore?) my only suggestion is to look at scuba gear specifically made for dive travel. It's light, compact and well-made. have fun. Alec

Can't wait to hear your new tech tips

Thank you Alec

Alec you have no idea how helpful these tips have been for me. i know you're not a fan of "self-servicing" your regs (and you are 100% right) but thanks to your series It has helped me understand how the 1st and second stages actually work.... and you know what they say... "the more you know the more you are worth!"... keep them coming !!! EDIT: btw the scubapro g260 has a built in purge release hold. if you slightly push it in and the give it a quarter turn it will actually stay slightly pressed...

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks J and thanks for watching. Alec

one of the only channels I watch that I learn something new every video. keep up the great work. I really appreciate it

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sebastian. I'm glad you're picking up some useful ideas. Alec

Excellent presentations Alec... There is always something to learn... Funnily enough I have been poking about in my equipment room/workshop downstairs today just before looking at this clip and have come across four of those Dacor Pacer second stages you show here with the built in depresser. I remember they were given to my around 15 years ago along with two first stages. I have just taken one apart to get it into working spec and am mightily impressed with the construction and design, a little on the heavy side but looks to be a bullet-proof piece of kit. Keep up the good work...

I didn’t know that I needed to see this video. Thank you! It is REALLY nice to listen to someone who is obviously knowledgeable about scuba

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching and you too may become a smart old guy like me Gary.

This video is a year old so I don't know if you see this comment, but I want to give huge credit to Kevin. He is a great camera operator. The framing while you zoom in and out with a moving subject is highly skilled. Great channel guys!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon. Kevin reads the comments too and will appreciate your kind words of support. A

thank u for the great info. I'm new to diving.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Bradford. I often say to new divers that I am envious of them. Knowing my long history in diving and my worldwide diving experiences, they find that confusing. But I will never again experience my first coral reef, my first shark, my first shipwreck - and few things are more exciting than seeing an undersea wonder for the first time. You have so much to look forward to. Good luck. Alec

Great Tip for a beginner like me. I thought buying a regulator bag, but since a freezer bag seems to be as good I'll stick with them. Thanks for all the tips and keep up your good work.

Merry Christmas from Texas, Alec :)

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

I've been in Texas during Christmas. Damn if it isn't just like Canada - maybe a little less snow. Thanks and have fun. Alec

The purge button depressor is a great idea! Time to put those 3D printers to use :) Thanks for sharing!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! A

You constantly amaze me with your insight. One thing i would mention is that regs really do need to be serviced REGARDLESS OF USE as I personally had freeflow from first stage due to diaphram. These diaphragms are under tension wether you dive alot or not at all an therefore will still wear over time ( just like rubber o-rings). Good dive shops will give you the old parts they replaced, and boy there are a lot of o-rings in the first stage! So service your equipment guys to be SAFE. And no i do not work at a dive shop but have many c-cards and 15 years experience

2nd stage depressor, Learn something new every day. :)

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Quite common. It's still not a bad idea if you're storing your reg for 6+ months. Take care. Alec

I've had that happen to me. Didn't use a set of regs for a quite a while, but they had been freshly serviced and then stored. Well, after hooking them up they would free flow a bit, due to that indentation in the seat.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Spring pressure on a rubber seat is bound to cause a problem eventually. You can ease the pressure using one of the homemade ideas in the vid if you're going to be storing the reg again. Thanks for watching. Alec

I never knew that! Thanks.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Fabulous.

Good Info!!!!!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Sad to see you go, but I can't wait for the new channels! this was a very interesting tip, and incredibly useful. Do you know how it might work on a servo assisted version? I talk more specifically about the Hollis 500se. Anyway, love the videos, they've helped a lot, and can't wait until you come back with the new videos. Thanks!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

There'd be no advantage to trying to unload the spring/seat on a servo. It'd be hard to do anyway and might cause damage. The spring pressure is so light that long term storage would not be an issue. Thanks for your comments.

Another tip that might help when you're done with your regulator before going into long term storage is discount store rubbing alcohol... when you finish cleaning it out you put it out to dry because you cant get ALL the water out of it no matter how hard you try. After it's left out to dry and you got as much water out of it as you can, put it in the bag and add in half a bottle of cheep rubbing alcohol, close the bag and then you shake it all about and while you're finishing up doing the hokie-pokie that last bit of water gets diluted in the alcohol that gets poured out of your clean sanitized bag and the regulator will still have a few drops left but it will be alcohol instead of water. Then you can leave it out to dry and that's only five minutes or you can put it away with the few drops still in it without having to worry. $1.00 saves the day !

very good.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Alec

Hey Alec. I have an sr2 and reading through the info i read it has an automatic seat or spring thing that worked when depresurized from the tank. not sure if its a load of bs. but i thought it would make a nice invention were it true of course. thanks for your time and hope to see more interesting videos. keep up the good work

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

It is quite true actually. When the pressure is relieved from an SR2, the seat moves away from the orifice. So with this regulator there is no 'setting' or impressing of the seat nor any spring tension. It is designed to reduce the likelihood of freeflow even if the reg is not used often. Thanks for watching. Alec

interesting, thanks

I was always wondering what that little button was for on my second stage Sherwood's m-blizard & htr...& I got them about 20 yrs ago! You never know when you learn something new, even if I thought about it each time I dived!!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Dive store clerks often forget or neglect (there's a difference!) to tell divers about the features on their gear. Glad to help. Alec

@lilyflower762

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, the regulator came with some scuba gear I bought from a classified ad. The previous owner told me he dove less than ten times with it (the reason he sold was a bad diving experience with his buddy…) & when I got to a dive store to trade ‘the way too large for me orange Viking dry suit’ for a ScubaPro nighthawk wing bc ( I also included an Air2 in the deal, but never came with it) the ds owner told me ‘naahh, don’t need an inspection for the reg, it’s a balance first stage & was conceived specially for cold water (will never freeze…) & I shouldn’t use it in hot salty water, since it could ruin the second stage anti-freezing mechanism…Anyway thnk’s for the reply & the good show!

Thank you for sharing your diving knowledge with us, Alec! Hopefully you'll come back and share more Tech Tips in the future. Now my question: Does the 'depress purge valve' tip not apply to my Atomic regs due to their 'seat saving orifice'?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

Atomic regulators are excellent. They are NOT, to use their words, "The Best" nor are the features that they claim as exclusive anywhere near exclusive in either the first or second stage. They use a fine balanced piston first stage - just like most high quality models and they use a pneumatically balanced poppet with a floating orifice (they call it a 'seat saver') in the second stage - just like many other high quality models. Nothing wrong with them but please don't fall for the advertising hype. Simply compare the design and performance to any of a dozen other models and you'll quickly see that most top end regulators are very similar. There is no 'best'. BTW, we have sold and serviced Atomic. I'm not being bias here at all, just trying to set the record straight. To your question, any second stage that has a floating orifice will not benefit from the purge depressor. By design, a floating orifice does not exert pressure on the poppet seat when not under pressure. You may have noticed a slight pop when you first turn on the air. That is the floating orifice moving up to seal the second stage. The downside to floating orifices? A small thing but they do require more parts and they also require a different technique to adjust the second stage. These are not serious faults at all but just so you know. It will not affect performance or longevity.

@Cornflakes691

7 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Piper

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

7 жыл бұрын

The Seat Saving Orifice is a common design that does relieve the pressure of the spring on the second stage seat when the regulator is not under pressure. So, yes. It does the same thing. You have an Atomic but you should know that this design has been around for many hears and is featured on other brands long before Atomic - Sherwwod, Oceanic, Poseidon and others too. It's a good design but does require regular service. It must be clean and lubricated to work properly so don't neglect your service dates. Alec

Wow, Alex, I never knew about pushing down the purge button. Thanks a lot! On the topic of storage, are there any suggestions on storage for people who live in the tropical climate, high humidity?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Put your reg in a large and thick zip loc bag after a thorough rinse and dry. Look through my videos for how to store gear. Thanks for watching.

Great tips! Do you know if there is something for the Cressi Compact Pro MC9 ?

How about a small "space bag"? They are a little heavier and you can purge the air out of them

Alec, if you don't plan to dive for some time 6+ months, would you consider storing the 1st stage with the initial port plugs installed instead of keeping all the hoses connected to it while stored in the plastic bag? Or would storing it with the port plugs not make any difference than if all the hoses were connected during storage? Hope to hear back from you on this! Thanks, Michael

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. Good question. The O-rings under the hoses, basically port O-rings, are called static O-rings. For non-technical divers that means that they don't move unlike the O-rings on a piston say, or on a swivel which have to seal AND move. A static O-ring is slightly compressed so that it contacts the two surfaces to be sealed evenly and with the correct pressure. Too much pressure and it's distorted and can fail; too little pressure and it could leak under any movement. There's no questions that relieving the pressure on the O-ring, that's the mechanical pressure not air pressure, will prolong it's useful life. It won't take a 'set' if you like. An analogy would be older radial tires that developed a flat spot when parked for a long time. So it makes sense to relieve that pressure by loosening the O-rings if you're not using the reg. BTW, you could just loosen them a bit rather than replacing then with the original plugs. Just back them out until you can actually see the O-ring under the hose end but leave the hose in the port to keep it clean. However, 6 months is not a long time. And, modern O-rings are much better. While the idea is not silly at all, it seems to me to be a lot of trouble to go through for a few $1.50 O-rings that probably aren't going to be a problem anyway. I'm also concerned about the possible problem of damage to the port or hose end from regular in-and-out. Over-tightening is a common mistake and the damage is always to the regulator body, not the hose end, so big$$$. These O-rings ought to be replaced every 2 years during service anyway. What would I do? If you're packing the regulator away for a year or more, sure. Go for it. Less than that, I'd not bother. On my collection of old regs that aren't ever used, or very seldom, I loosen all the hose ends or, in the case of 2 hose regs, loosen the big corrugated hose ends so they don't 'freeze' to the spigots. Thanks for watching. Alec

Dear Alec.I am 78 years old retired surgeon. Against the advice of all my friends I got myself SSI certified for open waters 4 months ago.My instructor is very patient with me.I am enjoying scuba But I find that instructors tend to follow a routine and want you to do that. But I want to know the reason or principle behind it. That is where you come in. You explain the equipment and its role so beautifully.I have become addicted to your videos. I do have a question: since I am an old guy, I find 3 mm wet suit very difficult to put on, it is a struggle. I live in Florida and dive in warm waters only. Some body mentioned SHARK SKIN suit to be a better alternative.Shall I go ahead I buy it? ZK

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Sharkskin is not neoprene. It's nylon or lycra based material. It is not perfect but might work for you. Neoprene gives you the best thermal protection and offers some impact protection too. Sharkskin will give thermal protection but only in that it stops the movement of water over your body. The material itself is not warm. Think about women who wear nylons in the winter. Their legs feel protected and they seem to be OK. Also, nylon or lycra is quite susceptible to abrasion. It will catch on anything sharp. It will NOT stop sea urchins. I suggest you check out a newer 3mm neoprene suit first. Look at a Henderson 1-piece suit. They are very stretchy which should make it an easy pull-on/off. Try one on at a local dive store. If that doesn't work, go for the Sharkskin. My wife wears a Sharkskin-type suit in the tropics and quite likes it. We use Sharkskin-type suits here in Canada - under our 7mm suits of course!!!! Good luck. Alec

@ZafarKhan-te4dr

5 жыл бұрын

Alec Peirce Scuba - Thank you Alec for your comprehensive answer. You are a God given gift to scuba community - no exaggeration !

@terryback7282

4 жыл бұрын

@@ZafarKhan-te4dr SharkSkin can be purchased in top and bottom ... which will make it a lot easier to put on and off. I live in FL and have used this method for diving. In the colder months of Jan&Feb, the two piece system gets a little colder due to water seepage between layers; but overall not a bad choice. BTW, I do love my SharkSkin ... the inner material is super soft and drys very quickly. So you can keep it on topside and stay warmer. I purchased an additional Sharkskin in a size larger to use for my wet-suit top for catamaran sailing. Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with SharkSkin.

I just got a Magnum Blizzard like that!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

A good reg, keep it packed away properly between dives.

I live for tech tips....

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Old Man!! Alec (70 years old, still laughing & diving)

Alec could you use a vacuum seal bag like a food saver to store the regulator in stead of the ziplock bag?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

7 жыл бұрын

Wow! A bit of overkill but your regulator would love it! Sure. It's air, sunlight, salt and heat that kills them. Don't put any of that into the bag before you seal it and you're perfect. Alec

Hi Alex, Do you have a video which shows you how a dsmb and reel should be attached to each other please?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

Look for my Tech Tip called Surface Marker Buoys. It's number S02E14 December 17, 2015

Hey Alec Thank you for many great tips so far, I really enjoy your videos especially when I learn different things. I am kinda confused about the indentation concept. Could you explain it more briefly please? When we storage our regulator there is no air in it so why would there is an air which pushes off the button. Sorry maybe it's my bad english but I would be happy if you would tell me more about this term. Safe diving

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Simply put, slight pressure on the purge button pulls back the mechanism that feeds air into the 2nd stage. In long term storage, the pressure on this "seat" creates an indentation, which can result in a slow free flow. Annual service replaces these parts and re-adjusts breathing effort. Hope this helps Deniz.

@deniztorun48

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter thank you so much

My newly acquired reg (came with Aeris AT400) second stages have a plastic screw down purge button that bends during use (no metal cap). If I use a button depressor it deforms the cap so am worried about permanent distortion if it is depressed during long term storage.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Should not be worried as it was designed to bend/deform when pressed to purge. More expensive regulators like SR2's have a soft rubber cover, different look, same function. If it ever cracks, get it serviced before diving. Alec

Hi Alec! Do you recommend a quick spray of food grade silicon on the regulator just before storage? (After soaking in fresh water, cleaning etc.)

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

There is no real value in a silicon spray if the gear has been well rinsed (no salt/dirt), is dry and put into a bag like i show. Kind of like spraying WD-40 on tires, looks nice but no real benefit.

Alec what do you think about using zip ties to hold open the inflate and air dump valve on my BCD power inflator so seals/gaskets don’t take a “set” during storage? Good idea or bad?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Not needed as the pressure on the inflator spring is not great. If you get your BC AND power inflator serviced regularly, they should check it for leaks and replace the small schraeder valve inside.

I'd like to leave my beautiful A700 out, sitting on my shelf as some sort of a decoration when im not going diving with it. Do you suggest leave a reg out, or keep inside of a bag?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

If a reg is going to be a display piece only, leave it out and share stories of it. A diving reg needs to be kept dry and away from dust and spiders to keep the o-rings lasting as long as possible. In a bag it will last much longer than on a shelf but not forever. The A700 is a very nice reg that will last for many years so keep it bagged and dive it often.

Would it be bad if I disconnect all the hoses and coil them instead of leaving them on the 1st stage? That way I could also store the 1st stage on its own protective container. Does it make sense or is it a extreme measure?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

4 жыл бұрын

A bit extreme. There's really no need. Coil the complete reg loosely and put it into a strong Zip-Loc bag if you're storing if for a while. Be sure it's clean and dry. You are more likely to cause a problem by constantly taking the hoses off and on. Alec

Hi Alec!!! from Argentina. I bought Cressi Master Ellipse Second Stage, My question is if I need do ""button depressure" or not. Im new on it :D

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

7 жыл бұрын

No one needs to depress the button unless they're storing the regulator for a long time, say, 6 months or more. Even then it's a toss up. If you don't depress the purge to relieve the pressure on the valve you may, may that is, get a small free flow after a long time. If so, use the breathing adjustment to get rid of it. The best you can do with the Ellipse (or any other adjustable second stage) is be sure the breathing adjustment, the knob on the end, is out or loosened as much as possible. That reduces thew pressure on the seat and does the same job. Alec

He's like our diving grandfather :p

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

If your image is any indication, I suppose I could be your grandfather. Alec

what happened to Dacor? i used there viper tec regs and loved them

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Sold to Mares in 1999 i think.

Alec not sure where else to ask you a question so here goes. I own a Scubapro Reg set. The MK25 first stage and the a700 second stage. I have been told by somebody at Scuba 2000 that the MK25 is not the first stage I should have purchased because it is not a sealed unit. Also that it is not a cold water reg. What is your opinion on this first and second stage? Was told that diving in silty waters could be detrimental to the MK25. I have not had any issues with it yet but have not dove enough in local lakes to make a good call on this. Your comments would be appreciated as now I am concerned about it. Thanks

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

Stop being concerned. I don't like to contradict what a store clerk has told you but, in this case., I must. Scubapro introduced the MK17 a few years ago to a lot of fanfare about it being a cold water reg. It's a very standard diaphragm regulator with a sealed spring chamber. There are a dozen similar regs on the market. It's not revolutionary at all. The MK 25 has been around for 30+ years (with many upgrades) and is recognized as one of the best scuba regulators ever produced. Silty water is not good for any reg. That's why we rinse after every dive. The MK25 is easier to rinse than any other reg in the Scubapro line. It also has a special coating on the spring to prevent corrosion from salty or dirty water. It too has several features to help prevent freezing. Just read the sales literature. The MK 25 is easier to rinse, easier to service, lighter and has a swivel that is really a nice feature. In my opinion, you have the best reg system for cold water diving. Even the A700 2nd is a good choice since it has a full metal valve barrel which is better for cold water. Go find some icy water and have a good time. Alec

@martialgerolami2192

5 жыл бұрын

Alec Peirce Scuba Thank you Alec your experience and opinion are valued. Cheers!!

What are your thoughts on the the Atomic seat saving orifice? Do any other regulators a similar solution? Also, are those scubapro screw ins still sold. I could use one for my g250b

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Back in the stone age, seat savers were everywhere as o-ring were not as strong or cheap as today. They are not needed but give peace of mind to some divers. Look how many regs are sold without these features, everyone is still happy and safe. A

My TUSA does the same, I been having it since 1998. quick question I haven't since you do any on TUSA gear is it because you don't feel its good enough ?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Tusa and many other brands make good gear. I may not show every manufacturer as the various stores I'm shooting in don't carry all makes. Does not mean any one is 'better' just representative of many brands. Hope this helps Rocky.

Hi, is it good idea to store the regulator in hard plastic lunch box for a while ? also use it while traveling in the box to avoid hard shocks ? I mean it's the most expensive part of SCUBA Set, should I store it lunch box for safety and avoiding moisture :)

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Lots of divers use a hard box to store their reg and it's just fine. Be sure the hoses aren't kinked too tightly and that it's clean and dry. Clean means well rinsed of sand, salt and mouth debris (the stuff that comes out of you and into the second stage on every breath). I personally never found a hard box convenient for travel and like to use an extra tough freezer Zip-Loc bag but a hard box will give it more protection from knocks I suppose. Good luck. Alec

Can the purge release be done with the Apeks xtx200?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

7 жыл бұрын

Not Sure. Do you mean a purge relief to reduce pressure on the second seat? If so, you simply have to make a Velcro strap with a small ball or 1/2 ball on it. Wrap the strap around the second stage so the ball slightly pushes on the purge button. That simple. Now you can store your reg indefinately. Thanks for watching. Alec

I miss my old Dacor Pacer regulator...

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

I used a DACOR Pacer 400 for many years. I think it was the best reg I ever had. It is a bit outdated now but boy the dives I made with that reg would cause shivers in the spine of most divers! Take care. Alec

@cochinaable

5 жыл бұрын

I remember those purge clips by Dacor... good regs. We were the authorized distributor in the Philippines and I remember for some reason there was an early batch of Dacor Pacers that had a parts recall and I was involved in replacing the cover of the 2nd stage... long time ago. Thanks for your vintage videos.

Hi bro I want your opinion about two regulators first is the Seac xd200 and the second is scubapro km25 Really i just want your opinion about them and what you prefer Thank you brother

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Seac is not a common brand here. I'm not familiar with it. The Scubapro MK25 is one of the very best and most popular regulators ever made. It has been around for about 25 years (with modifications) so is pretty well perfect. Assuming you have a good Scubapro LDS nearby, I'd definitely go Mk25. Just my opinion. Thanks for watching. Alec

Is it worth adding a desiccant packet to the ziplock bag?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

4 жыл бұрын

Won't hurt it but not many divers keep those small squares from packaging material. If you hang it up to dry completely, not a problem.

Should I have my new reg serviced after I am finished diving for the year? I have been hearing that I should have my reg serviced every year from a girl who works at my local dive store. I trust them completely and they know what their are talking about.

What about vacuum sealing a reg is that good or bad ??

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

I've often thought of that. Here at the ranch (see 'Alec Peirce At The Ranch' on You Tube) we vacuum seal a lot. I don't think it's bad but I don't see that it would help either so why bother. A nice big, strong ZipLoc is plenty. Just be sure it's well rinsed and very dry. Take care. Alec

Alec how did you know I store my dive gear in the boiler room?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

7 жыл бұрын

LOL. But I have found that lots of divers store their gear in the basement, often in the same room as the furnace. NOT GOOD! A furnace, other than electric, generates heat but worse it emits other gases that can speed up the deterioration of rubber. Even electrical devices can be harmful since they emit Ozone which is one of the worst offenders. Cool, dry, dark is the ideal environment. Preferably sealed in plastic. Many items in my Sea Hunt collection are rubber and they are 50 to 60 years old. But, sealed in a zipper-style plastic bag, they are like new. And, even with the widespread use of synthetic materials in our scuba gear, rubber is still very common - O-Rings, regulator hoses, wetsuits and accessories, tank band grippers, BCD hoses and much more. As an aside, Steve, I wonder how many people today even know what a boiler room is! Take care. Alec

Why not use a vacuumpacker/sealer instead of a ziplock bag? A cheap kitchen device that is fairy common nowdays, would suck out most of the air and seal the regassy in a compacted bag.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

4 жыл бұрын

It would sure do a good job but maybe a bit extreme - and not cheap to do it a lot. A strong ZipLoc bag with the air sucked out is probably more than good enough. Take care. Alec

How should I store the regulator after a dive? I would rather not spend $50+ on a regulator bag as they seem to be just like a lunchbox. Should I just find a big lunchbox? I want to store it after diving with all my other wet gear but don't want it just sitting on top of all the wet stuff soaked for a multi hour car ride.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

I have sold hundreds of reg bags but I'm embarrassed now since I don't think they are good to use. They're heavy and a waste of space. Just wrap your reg in your towel or suit for protection. Get a big zip-loc freezer bag, the tough ones. Rinse your reg in fresh water, seal it in the bag and drop it in your dive bag. Staying wet won't hurt if it's fresh water. When you get home, hang it up to dry.

So if i put my regulator in a vacuum sealer, is that good?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Uh, I don't think that's necessary. Diana and I use a vacuum sealer all the time - great for freezing and storing meat but maybe not so good for a regulator. I guess it would work but all you want to do is eliminate fresh air. A Zip-Loc bag does it. There are new ones on the market with double zips on them, very tough. I suck the air out of the bag with a straw or small piece of tubing before sealing them. Alec

I think this is a bad idea , reg's rolled up for any time starts making the hoses stay rounded plus it weakness the hose near the metal ends,

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments Jim. I suppose I need to explain what I mean by 'rolled-up'. Perhaps the better word would be 'coiled'. Certainly if the reg was tightly rolled into a small circle, the strain on the hose ferrules (the metal ends at the first stage) would be bad. If 'coiled' carefully however, in a circle that's maybe 12" or more in diameter, then there's no strain. Many people hang their regulators on a hook and if you picture that you'll realize that the hoses hang straight down. The weight of the second stage makes a sharp bend at the ferrule and unless supported by a good hose protector (also called a strain relief) the hose can be damaged. I have mentioned in another vid that the flex hoses do not have this problem. They can also be more tightly bent without damage. More and more manufacturers are using them now. Thanks for watching. Alec

will the videos be on this channel??

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

8 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. The channel is always Scuba 2000. Look for a different Playlist. One is called tech Tips; the next is Vintage Scuba; then Sea Hunt.