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Does anyone know the specs of the Echo (pre-Sierra) electronic speed controller, in particular, if it can tolerate 7s Li-ion input voltage? I contacted Dive Xtras but the person replying did not know. I opened the ESC heat shrink wrapping but no identifying information.

Missing a scrubber: Scuba-diving lizard can stay underwater for at least 16 minutes

This is a German made cordless primary dive light. 1500 lumens, around 4 hour burn time. Cost around $730 new in the US. Comes with accessories shown in the first picture including custom Goodman handle in addition to lamp handle. $175 plus USPS priority mail shipping ($12 for midsize box)...

Has anyone "rebuilt" an HP seat removing the worn seat from the stem/crown and attaching/glueing a new one? If so, what's a good method to remove/attach? I'm specifically interested in Apeks DST/DS4 regs. NESS sells an aftermarket seat for ~$25 but various seats (w/o stem) for ~$2. I've used...

I saw a documentary on bubbles entitled "Pop! The Science of Bubbles" expecting to see a segment on decompression sickness. Well-made and lots of interesting stuff on the physics of bubbles and potential applications, but regrettably no mention of decompression. But in one of the segments they...

I was wondering if there is a handheld DIV10 light comparable in quality to the Brinyte DIV10 can light? I'm trying to move away from can lights and as long as ~2000+ lumens with ~2 hour run time, it serves my needs as a primary light for overhead environments. I have a FinnSub 1400 Short and...

I'm trying to disassemble the sliding actuator version of SiTech's drysuit inflator as it's leaking and I want to access the o-rings to clean/replace them. I have it disassembled to the following stage: I peeled off the label, but unlike the button version the sliding version does not have an...

Apeks 1st stage DIN connection assemblies are on the expensive side, so tried replacing the Yoke connection assembly on an Apeks DS4 with the DIN assembly from a HOG D1. The HOG D1 DIN is longish compared to the DIN assembly on an Apeks DST but the threads seem to fit. Is this is a safe practice...

I'm using a 6mm hex wrench to unscrew (counter-clock wise) the DIN knob retainer but it's stuck and won't budge. Any preferred methods I should be trying?

Hi, I'll be taking a TDI Deco Procedures course and need to "oxygen service" 1st and 2nd stage regs for use with an AL40 deco cylinder (will be getting new, factory "O2 clean") that will hold high O2 percentage Nitrox. I'm not trying to debate what "oxygen service" means (which seems to be hot...

I have a trilam drysuit and the Aeris Epic wrist strap is too short to fit around my wrist. Are there any ways around this problem?

I'm a novice at servicing 1st stage regs and would appreciate advice on a SP MK15 that I recently got used from ebay. The seller had no info on recent service nor its working condition. However, it was cheap and hoped it might serve as a practice tool to hone my skills before I would work on my...

I'm a recent OW & AOW with 30+ dives, many in quarries, one in Lake Michigan, and three in ocean open water (Acapulco, Crete, Oahu). Hence not a complete newbie, but a newbie nonetheless. I recently had a chance to read Diver Down by M. Ange, and in my opinion, it's a must-read for any OW...

I recently got my PADI OW certification and am shopping around for a scuba package. One called Aqua Lung Essential Scuba Package comprised of Pro LT BC Titan reg ABS octopus ZOOP 2 gauge console caught my attention. It's offered by two Internet outlets: diversdirect.com and scubacenter.com My...