Poll on regulator service costs

scottfiji · Aug 30, 2004

Hi,
now that I am the proud owner of a used regulator, given to me by a good friend, I need to get it serviced. My question is - what do people usually pay for labor and parts if they get their 1st stage, 2nd stage, and octopus serviced? I'm most interested in LA country prices, but I guess other counties should post also. (Please state if you cost includes tax or not).

Should I try to find the cheapest cost, or is it sort of a "you get what you pay for" thing?

If anyone wants to private message me negative comments like "don't take it here", or "this place is too expensive", I can try to tactfully summarize the feedback afterwards...

Scott

ShakaZulu · Aug 30, 2004

Wouldn't the make/model of your equipment affect the service costs???

scottfiji · Aug 30, 2004

ShakaZulu:
Wouldn't the make/model of your equipment affect the service costs???

I don't think it affects the labor portion of the cost at most shops. With respect to parts, if the parts aren't covered by warranty, sure, it will depend on the model, but I still think its a good idea to know what people are paying, what places are charging, who they recommend in the area, etc. Knowledge is a good thing.

headhunter · Aug 30, 2004

This is Sport Chalet's published list for SCUBA Repair Prices.

http://www.sportchalet.com/corp/index.jsp?page=divers_scuba_prices

I think it's good to use it for comparision and negotiating good prices elsewhere.

Make sure that the shop you have work on your equipment does good work by asking for recommendations from divers that you know and trust.

Not all repair techs are created equal.

Christian

scubabamatxn · Aug 30, 2004

The list looks like a good reference. I pay $25 per stage in Chicago.

ScubaSeanMaui · Aug 30, 2004

I just had one regulation done which was under warranty, but labor was $40.

Sean

pasley · Aug 31, 2004

1st Stage, 2nd Stage, Octopus, and BC all serviced for about $100.00 with nothing covered under waranty. Less the year before when the parts were covered by warranty. I get it all done once a year, or every 100 dives which ever comes first. So far its once a year, but i working on it

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