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I've recently hooked my Ratio iX3M2 transmitter onto my twin 7L (300bar) tanks, and have noticed that the pressure reading shows a maximum of 254bar. It'll read 254 bar until the pressure drops below that, and then it decreases in line with my SPG. I've submitted a support ticket, but got a...

So I pushed the limits of my tank pressure checker by checking my 300bar tanks, and I done broken it. So I ordered a replacement Metalsub digital gauge (DIGITAL AIR PG – Metalsub) but in my late night haste amongst flicking between many sites, didn't realise that the one I pulled the trigger on...

I have a Bauer Oceanus that I want to add some monitoring / control circuitry around it. Half for my interest and "because I can", half to add a nitrox stick. I'm all over the electronic side, but seeking some input mainly on hardware. Want to put pressure and gas sensors on the output, and a...

Since getting my Garmin Mk2i I've been thinking about how I can mount it on a bungee strap. The extended silicone wristband works well to wear it on my forearm over my drysuit, but in general I prefer bungees. Was thinking about about getting a spare strap, then bastardise it somehow, or 3d...

A few months down the track since getting my refurbed Oceanus. I've run up about 10hrs of operation, with the last 7 after a change from mineral to synth. So just about to do another oil change and a new filter as well. Got the air tested, results as below. Only standout negative is the...

Purge cover wasn't sitting quite right so is a little mishapen and has signs of starting to perish. The adjustment knob stem is a little bent. Otherwise doesn't seem to be in too bad condition. Chrome is in very good nick, and the diapraghm looks in good shape too. I'm new to the older SP regs...

I bit the bullet and began the changeover from mineral to synthetic oil on my Oceanus. I've only run it for 2.5hrs after purchasing it reconditioned from who I believe to be a reasonable Bauer service tech. So not sure if I'm just being overly cautious or sensitive to it's operation now...

I'm planning a trip to Beqa Lagoon Resort at the start of June, and looking for any pointers around: 1. Water temp - for a 6 day trip, 2 dives per day. Should I be thinking a sting suit? a shorty? full length 2mm? 5mm? 2. Tank vales - I'll check with the resort, but is DIN generally available in...

.. especially if they haven't been used for a while. I just got a pretty decent deal on a second hand Halcyon Eclipse. According to the label it's over 10 years old, and according to the seller it hasn't been used for about 5 years. Externally everything looked in pretty good condition - clean...

In the lead up to taking @rsingler 's Regulator Technician's course I picked myself up a couple of Poseidon regs 2 first stages and 4 Jetstreams. Having never used Poseidon's before, it's been a learning curve even figuring out their model numbers, and @rsingler has been very generous with his...

Just got my new Halcyon Eclipse delivered this week, and in setting up the harness got enthused to sort out something which has always been on the todo list with doubles rig - replace those god awful wing nuts with something a bit more practical. So went to thingiverse to see what I could find...

Somewhere along the line - probably due to lockdown induced insanity, I've picked up a new hobby - scouring the market places for regulators in the lead up to the now famed @rsingler regulator course - Europe/Asia-Pac edition in a couple of weeks time. I now have way more regulators than I could...

There is some inconsistencies with the Recent Posts and New Posts links on the SB links bar. From the SB home page, there is only a "New Posts" link, no "Recent Posts" However, that link is actually the link to a Recent Post search...

Scouring ebay looking for good deals on second hand regs, and found this. Looks like a good deal, but wanted to get some opinions before I pull the trigger.

I've got the choice of getting my refurbed Oceanus with a 230bar or 300 bar PSV, or with both plus a change over device. As I understand it, if I have the 300 bar PSV, even if I'm filling my tanks to 230 bar, the filter tower will cycle to 300 bar (is this only when the fill valve is closed...

It seems I may have the opportunity to pick up a refurbed Bauer Oceanus at a decent price. It makes absolutely no fiscal sense whatsoever, but I'm drawn in about the learning aspect and convenience. Plus, I figure that making the reasonable assumption that provided I keep the unit in good...

I have an underused outside toilet at my house, and I'm thinking about repurposing the room as a dive locker. It's a pretty tight space though, so looking for ideas to maximise the space. Has anyone squeezed a practical dive locker into this sort of space? If so, what do you like and and what...

It's time to retire my getting-on-a-bit and not-used-lately Pentax housing (Pentax *ist DS 6MP housed in a UK-Germany housing). It's served me well over the years, but I've sold off all my Pentax gear except for 2x *ist DS bodies and a kit lens that I can use with my housing. About 18 months...

So I understand that sarcoidosis and diving shouldn't really be spoken in the same sentence without a "don't" in there somewhere. So I'm reaching out to the scubaboard community for anyone who may have had some experience with sarcoidosis. After a few years diving hiatus (family et al) I've...

Hi all, As some of you might know, I'm in a teenie tiny minority of underwater photographers using a Pentax DSLR. The housing that I purchased for it is a UK-Germany housing, which I fell in love with as soon as I first purchased it, and I still love it. As an added bonus, its small size for a...