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My new Sherwood Brut Regulators free flowed on the dive boat in Mexico last spring when I pressed the purge valve (twice, the DM checked a second time, same result). I had been in the water with the regulators in a pool a few times (cleaned carefully after each time), and everything was fine. I ended up using rentals that vacation, and had the regulator serviced at the LDS where I purchased it when I returned home. The technician said the regulator was fine, and to just not hit the purge valve on the surface (Something I thought PADI taught was Ok). I dove in Nova Scotia this past summer and it performed well. I just finished a PADI elearning course yesterday and noted the press the purge on the surface was mentioned as a part of the predive equipment checks. So I thought I should ask here, is the local tech correct, or should I consider getting the regulator serviced somewhere else? I have heard the Brut is a tough reliable regulator; but I want to be safe. What do you think?