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  1. Yawana-Dive

    SP 108 rebuild questions

    Yes James just explained it better than I ever could. Once you get the exhaust diaphragm in place you’ll see what it needs to seal properly. I think they put double exhausts in for a short while thinking it would improve the seal in currents, but it becomes difficult to exhale if you’re working...
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    SP 108 rebuild questions

    That’s a very nice early model 108. It would have originally had 2 exhaust diaphragms like the Healthways models around the same time, but it only needs one. You can use a standard exhaust diaphragm from a $3 snorkel from your sporting goods store. Tie a bit of cotton thread around the tip, poke...
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    Bauer filter cartridge expiry date

    I have! And lived!! seriously.... if they’re still vacuum sealed they’ll be fine. congratulations- you’ve got yourself a fine compressor. enjoy! Andrew
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    Is it safe to dive in the rain?

    I tell my guests “under the water it’s always a sunny day”.
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    Is this normal for scuba tanks?

    Hi there Noah No this is not normal for a scuba tank. In fact what you have there is not really a scuba tank. Please be very careful playing around with gizmos like that.
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    Belgian diver in Australia looking for advice to dive gbr

    There are several dive boats operating out of Port Douglas north of Cairns. I suggest that you head up there. Plenty of accommodation and backpackers. It’s about 1.5 hours by boat to the outer reefs where the best diving is found. enjoy!
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    US Divers Octo call of the wild

    Those Canadian goose honks usually stop just as soon as you jump in the water and the regulator gets wet. Cheers Andrew
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    Oral Inflation With an Integrated Power Inflator

    The Air2 orally inflates just the same as a regular BCD inflator. Push the button and blow. I use one of these sometimes and it’s quite a nifty bit of gear but quite complicated internally and fiddle to service and tune. They also have a tendency to free flow at the most inconvenient time and...
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    TG photos, Show us what you shot.

    I’ve been using a TG5 for about three years now. It takes wonderful macro shots and quite reasonable wide angle photos. I don’t have lights but I sometimes use my dive torch to highlight an area, holding it at an angle as I take the photo.
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    Suunto Zoop Novo vs. Cressi Leonardo

    I have several Suunto Zoop and find them quite adequate. I use one myself and the others I rent out to guests when necessary. It’s a simple computer, tough, and it’s easy to change the battery myself - important when you’re in a remote location.
  11. Yawana-Dive

    SP MK7/Air 1 Service - Experience with EBayer 'warm water jack'

    I’ve bought a couple of regs from WarmWaterJack and he’s legitimate.
  12. Yawana-Dive

    When did most regulator sets become fail-open?

    I’ve got a 60s Sportsways tilt valve 2nd in mint condition I picked up on EBay. It’s hooked up to a Healthways 1st with the over pressure release valve. I often dive it just for fun. You can’t adjust the cranking pressure of the tilt valve but it’s a beautiful breather anyway.
  13. Yawana-Dive

    Personal Limits to Solo Diving

    I’m doing plenty of solo diving these days, mainly due to the fact there are no tourist coming to the Solomons. I much prefer diving with other people but things are very quiet here. So I haven’t “decided that it’s for me” , it’s just happening that way. I love diving every day. I don’t have any...
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    Which equipment??

    I’ve never really had an issue with overheating in a thick wetsuit. Just pull out at the seal around the neck or the wrists to let in some cold water. However it can become hot and stuffy before and after the dive, especially when climbing up the cliff at Cape Schank wearing the full set of...
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    Which equipment??

    Hey there TeamAndrol Great to hear you’re getting into scuba diving! I’m originally from Victoria and have dived a lot in Port Phillip bay and Mornington peninsula. In summer I used to get by with my surfing steamer wetsuit with the addition of hood & booties. In winter I’d dive with something...
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    Second Episode of Skin Bends

    I’ve had a couple of hits of skin bends over the years, despite following my computer conservatively. I saw a diving doctor about it and he told me I could do all the tests to see if I had a hole in my heart, or just take it easy and dive more conservatively. I feel a bit “fizzy” if I do three...
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    New Aussie Member - Wetsuit Recommendations???

    Welcome aboard Scoy I find that Billabong makes a damn fine 5mm steamer.
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    Things you've found under water

    Here in the Solomons we have plenty of WW2 history underwater. A couple of years ago we had a guest from NZ who‘s grandfather had flown fighter planes from Ondongo airstrip near Noro. We dived at the end of the airstrip where all the rubbish had been dumped 75 years ago. Aeroplane parts, ammo...
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    What is that Noise

    I dive in the tropics and hear this clicking sound constantly. I’ve always believed it to be made by shrimp.
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