B2 Service questions

[993guy]

Thinking of picking up a used B2 reg., I would get it serviced before using it. I'm getting back into diving after many years out so I have no idea what the biennial service expense is. My primary shop doesn't service Atomic so I can't ask them.

How complex/expensive is the biennial service on the B2? Any concerns I should know about on the B2? I've read many favorable reviews on the B2 and picking one up at a reasonable cost interests me.

I have a new Cobalt 2 Console Computer that I love.

 

[diversteve]

These guys probably can tell you what the price is locally...both are Atomic dealers.

Local Scuba Dive Shop in Saint Augustine, FL
Scuba gear service

Scubatoys is an Atomic dealer if you want to send it out.
They list average prices here: Scuba Regulator Repair - Scuba Annual Service

Mine cost me $60 (80?) but parts are free since I bought it from my dealer new.

Nice thing about the B2 is the factory recommended service interval is 2 years/300 dives.

 

[eelnoraa]

I don't think there is such thing as semi-annual service. Majority of the regulator service cost is labor. So once a tech take apart, inspect and reassemble the reg, the labor cost is there. Since part cost is small, if you have gone through the trouble of taking apart the reg, you might as well replace the parts so that you are good for another 2 years (In Atomic case). Why would you ever want to pay for labor and not replace part now, then pay for labor and replace part again 6 monthes later.

On the other hand, if all you need is 1st stage IP check and 2nd stage crank pressure fine tune, then it should be inexpensive. But the reg won't be taken apart, so internal component won't be inspected tho.

 

[993guy]

Ahh, my bad, I meant Biennial service not semi-annual.

Thanks for looking up the Jax. service location, I should have done that myself. I've been in the St. A dive shop and don't think they're set up for servicing equipment, at least it didn't look that way. I'll give the Jax. shop a call on their price.

Called Atlantic Pro Divers, ~ $75 parts & labor for 1st stage and (1) 2nd stage (no Octo.) parts and labor, sounds like a good shop.

Thanks again,
Bill