Gauge reads high

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• Feb 3, 2006

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My scubapro mini-gauge has been reading 300 psi high for over a year. Is that really a big problem? Somebody said it is because all of a sudden it will stick. Can they be fixed or is it time for a new one? I kept thinking I was getting great fills, special just for me...guess not.

 

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I would rather have one reading lower than actual! I would have the unit serviced and calibrated.

 

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I don't think it can be fixed but ScubaPro has great warranties, have you tried talking with them?
btw; Diver Diver are you Ok? I'm here to rescue you :glassez:

 

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I hope you are not using it to figure you sac rate

 

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I LOVE your website!

 

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AquaHump:

I hope you are not using it to figure you sac rate

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IF it reads 300 psi high over the entire range then it will make no difference when calculating SAC rates.

 

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luft:

I LOVE your website!

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thanks, the girl who did it is very good. My photography is not technically too great but I get some good shots just by being there and having a decent camera! Also, I like going to look for things. (monk seals, sharks, etc)

I will talk to Scubapro dealer. good idea.

 

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ianr33:

IF it reads 300 psi high over the entire range then it will make no difference when calculating SAC rates.

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You are right if it is consistently inaccurate. Still all the same would you trust a gage that has an inherent malfunction? I know if I found that my gage was inaccurate I would not feel comfortable doing any of my calculations based on its reading. Who knows to what extent the malfunction is? I would take it the shop and have it checked out.

 

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AquaHump:

You are right if it is consistently inaccurate. Still all the same would you trust a gage that has an inherent malfunction? I know if I found that my gage was inaccurate I would not feel comfortable doing any of my calculations based on its reading. Who knows to what extent the malfunction is? I would take it the shop and have it checked out.

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All such gauges are inaccurate. And all clocks are wrong. The question is what difference does it make and can the user adjust for the difference.

 

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Mine reads 200psi lower than reality. I've been diving it this way for more than 3 years. I like it this way 'cause I can constantly whine about the "short fills" and then dive my tank lower than I should without feeling guilty.