Upset and mad at myself

[MXGratefulDiver]

... and don't be mad at yourself ... I did the same thing when I was a new diver, as have several other folks I know.

None of us suffered any noticeable damage or injury because of it. In fact, I went on to use that reg for several hundred dives before I decided to upgrade to something I liked better ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[DivemasterDennis]

In fact, there is next to no risk at all- I have observed rental units that regularly are left "uncapped." It's not a good thing, but not a rare thing. Just be sure to test the equipment in shallow water- like a pool or just off shore, for about 10 minute of continuous use by you in normal set up before diving at depth.
DivemasterDennis

 

[Frosty]

Hey guys incidently I give the first stage and the cap a quick blast of air from my tank after washing to dry em out before putting the cap back on.Never really thought of it as an issue.

 

[Splitlip]

Careful giving the 1st stage a blast. Don't want to blast water into it. Off, yes. In no.