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  1. fmerkel

    Service manuals, sources gone?

    I have a couple dive buddies I am going to introduce to DIY reg overhaul. Attempting to point them to a manual and schematic source I found [http://www.frogkick.dk/] seems to be shut down. When I try to look at numerous other links I find them shut down also. Has their been a 'purge'?
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    Nauticam [Mode] wheel tire coming off

    I have an Oly EPL-3 in a Nauticam housing, but I think this problem may apply to many Nauticam housings. The round wheel that changes the [Mode] on top of the camera has a small round "tire" fixed around it. I don't know if it was originally glued on, or how it was attached, but mine is no...
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    1.5v AA Lithium Ion battery use in strobes?

    There is a new generation of li-on AA like Tenavolt AA or Kentili AA (review). These appear to support voltage firmly at 1.5v until exhausted then just plummet. This is at the expense of capacity, and maybe of amp support. Any one have any real world use with these? I'm wondering if strobes...
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    ScubaPro MK2/DIN leak problem

    Bought a 2nd hand MK2/DIN from someone selling off excess kit I know. Don't have one and curious about the reputation for simplicity and ruggedness. I do have MK14, 15, and 20 that I've used for years and service myself. Mostly use them in DIN mode but switch to yoke for tropical travel. I...
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    Opening Oceanic VEO 250 computer

    I want to open up the above dive computer, so started this thread. I did figure it out.Maybe someone can use this. Should work with any/most Oceanic dive computers of this style. Got side tracked while writing the stuff below. Figured out the top half is press fitted HARD onto the bottom half...
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    EPL-3, EPL-5, and EPL-6 interchangeability in UW housings

    I have an EPL3 + Nauticam NA-EPL3. This Nauticam system uses a plate mount that screws into the tripod socket of the camera, then that snaps into the Nauticam housing. I've looked as carefully as I could of the above 3 cameras. It would be nice to have a spare camera....just in case....and the...
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    Sale - ScubaPro MK18/UL Repair kit

    For Sale: Official kit, part #10756040, new old stock, sealed. Cheapest seems to be ~$30 or more with shipping on eBay. How about $25 shipping included (US only). Paypal. PM me and we can arrange specifics. I can provide a picture but it's just stock kit, same as you see on eBay.
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    Scuba Vehicles - Toyota Prius V as a dive car?

    We've been using our 1991 'Scubaroo' as a dive car for years. Runs OK but we're thinking of something 'greener'. I'd be very interested in going all electric (avoid the maintenance and issues with gas engines completely) but there's nothing out right now that will haul the gear and do the...
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    Sensus Ultra by REEFNET and Windows 8/10

    Are folks still using this logging only computer? I tried to get mine going again after sitting in a drawer for awhile. It would not work on Win 10. I got this error message: [This device cannot start. (Code 10) {Not Enough Quota} Not enough virtual memory or paging file quota is available to...
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    Lembeh, polluted water and illness?

    Has anyone had problems with getting sick in Lembeh from the diving? Got a buddy who said his group got sick from the water and attributed to the garbage in the water. Obvious other causes could be the facility (drinking/shower) water or a group 'plague' that someone brought along with them...
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    Tank valve repair - teflon washer source?

    It's not hard to find kits to service tank valves. But the 2 main components that get the most wear are the 010 O-ring and the Teflon washer, at least for most of my valves, mostly an assortment of steel HP tank type and a few Thermos. Anyone have a source for just the washer at a reasonable...
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    Solved: Serious lag, trouble posting and LOTS of duplicates-12/9/16

    I tried looking up my [Content] > wouldn't do it. Went to a thread I started and added another [Reply] > would not post it. Tried again....and again...and again....etc. No apparent success. Finally gave up . Awhile later got a note of a bunch of duplicates were deleted. Apparently it did post...
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    NITROX marked tanks MUST be filled to 24% or greater?

    JUST informed by my LDS that it's now a DOT REQUIREMENT that tanks marked with a NITROX band must be filled with a minimum of 24%. That sounds like BS to me. If it's true, when did this happen and where exactly can I substantiate that specification?
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    For Sale Suunto Favor - Price drop- METRIC; $30, free shipping in USA

    Suunto Favor. This is Metric ONLY, cannot be changed. Just multiply x3 for depth, not a big issue unless you are really narc'ed. AIR only. No download. Works perfectly, been using it as a backup for several years. IT IS MORE LIBERAL THAN MORE CURRENT SUUNTO COMPUTERS. My wife has a Vyper so...
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    For Sale SOLD - Bottom Timer: Oceanic Multimax Vari

    Bottom Timer, single button. $60 alone, or $65 with rubber wrist strap: Free shipping within the USA. Just changed the batteries (2032), took it for a dive. It works fine and correlates, for depth, time, and temp. with my UWATEC Aladin. 10 dive log entries, Depth, Max Depth, Bottom time, Temp...
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    Smarttrak fail to open after Win10 upgrade to ver. 1607

    As the title says. I've had this problem with 3 completely different PC's. It was working prior to the upgrade, including the infrared interface. Now I get this message: [UWATEC SmartTRAK 2.0.8.1 has stopped working....] The rest of the message is useless giving you only the option to close...
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    Sherwood dry bleed - contaminated piston

    I started a thread in the [Regulator] section because it involves non-shop work on regulators. If any Sherwood regulars or one of the reps want to participate it's located here. In a nutshell the dry bleed system is no longer working due to contamination of the piston port/plug. Once...
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    Sherwood dry bleed contaminated piston

    Opened up my wife's Oasis pony rig. It's been sitting a long time so don't remember it's history for sure. Nasty inside, obvious saltwater incursion somehow. Cleaned it up, no new parts, assembled, IP adjusts and locks up fine and breathes sweet. Test dunk for leaks > no dry bleed....none. A bit...
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    Scubapro MK20 - shredded piston O-ring

    Fine bubbles coming out of the wife's MK20, time for the yearly anyway so I opened it up. Pretty much everything normal except the Piston O-ring was breaking down with some missing pieces. I think I found one on the Octo seal. It leaked and would not 'adjust' so I pulled that apart and found a...
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    Waivers for Clubs - How long can they be 'good' for?

    I'm president of a dive club. We are very active, have 150+ members and usually schedule something like 150 dives/year. Like most clubs that I've checked we historically have an annual waiver signed with membership renewal. With a change in times, we are looking at Paypal for renewals. We...
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