joshua.d.vise
Contributor
Hi all!
I recently completed my PADI Rescue Diver training, and I promised that if I did, I would get a dive computer! I've looked at lots of specifications, different models, etc, and have a few in mind. However, I have some special concerns, and would like to pick your brains about them.
I want to dive more often (ideally, one weekend a month in the future), but up until recently, I've only been able to dive about 2 times a year (usually one week trips - I have 29 dives at the moment). My concern is that if I get a computer, it will be sitting on the shelf for 10 months out of the year, and I am concerned how so much down time would affect the batteries. If I get a computer with a battery that I can't replace or remove on my own, will it cause problems if it isn't used for long intervals? Any recommendations for storing a computer for a long time without experiencing battery related issues? Thanks in advance for your advice.
I recently completed my PADI Rescue Diver training, and I promised that if I did, I would get a dive computer! I've looked at lots of specifications, different models, etc, and have a few in mind. However, I have some special concerns, and would like to pick your brains about them.
I want to dive more often (ideally, one weekend a month in the future), but up until recently, I've only been able to dive about 2 times a year (usually one week trips - I have 29 dives at the moment). My concern is that if I get a computer, it will be sitting on the shelf for 10 months out of the year, and I am concerned how so much down time would affect the batteries. If I get a computer with a battery that I can't replace or remove on my own, will it cause problems if it isn't used for long intervals? Any recommendations for storing a computer for a long time without experiencing battery related issues? Thanks in advance for your advice.