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Just took several of my old dive bags out of storage. Two of them had stuck zippers. I am thinking it is probably salt but I am not 100% certain. I tried blasting them with fresh water with no luck. I tried silicone lubricant with no luck. Any suggestions?

The Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory is seeking a qualified diving technician. Prerequisites include: Active and insured instructor from a nationally recognized agency. Certified to teach AOW, Rescue, Dry Suit, Nitrox, EFR (or equivalent), and O2 provider Certified PSI...

The Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory is seeking a qualified diving technician. Prerequisites include: Active and insured instructor from a nationally recognized agency Certified to teach AOW, Rescue, Dry Suit, Nitrox Certified PSI visual cylinder inspector Certified gear...

Hi, I am helping organize a program for the Southern Association of Marine Labs (SAML) and I am trying to find information on marine labs that have dive programs that are NOT members of AAUS. Are any of the folks in this group affiliated with a marine lab that has a diving program that is...

I've been away from diving and away from SB for quite some time, but after going through some health issues I'm happy to report that health issues are resolved and I'm back in diving full time. I recently took the DSO and Marine Operations Manager position at FSU. It's great to be back in the...

I have been away from Scubaboard for a few months and am glad to be back. When I was on the board in the past, I received emails notifying if anyone replied to a thread to which I was subscribed. It appears as if this email notification feature has been disabled. I checked my settings and the...

I have someone who is interested in buying my Galileo computer (I prefer diving with my Air Z Nitrox) but he had an interesting request--he wants me to delete all the dives I have in memory (I guess he wants the logbook to be reflective of only his dive profiles). Will removing the battery for...

Today is a bittersweet day for me. After three years of owning and operating my dive shop, today is my last day as owner and operator. I have sold the shop and the new owner takes over Monday (I am giving him 4-6 weeks of training starting Monday). I am happy to have sold the shop, but I will...

I have a Bauer Mariner II compressor equipped ith an ACD system. The PLC (electronics) are programmed to drain the system every 15 minutes. Recently I noticed that the system is not draining on its own. I replaced the solenoid kit, but the system is still not draining. I checked the wiring...

This one had a happy ending and it is slightly humorous, but I thought I would share it. Minnesota Ice Fishermen Catch Scuba Diver on Lake - FoxNews.com Minnesota Ice Fishermen Catch Scuba Diver on Lake Published February 04, 2011 | FoxNews.com Print Email Share Comments (168)...

Yesterday my compressor (Bauer Mariner II) developed a pinhole leak in the 3/8 inch stainless steel tubing that goes into the oil and water separator. My third stage pressure will not go higher than 2800 psi with the leak, and it is slow to get there. I am on a very remote island in the...

Hi. Our dive shop is located in a remote location. My gear technician would like to become certified to do visual tank inspections but he is having difficulty finding information on how to get the training. He has written PSI about a half dozen times because he heard they offer an online...

We are located in a remote location and I am trying to find information on getting my technician certified for servicing regulators. He has written to several manufacturers, but has not had one email returned. He is currently certified on ScubaPro (we are a ScubaPro dealer), but he would like to...

Mods, if you think this doesn't fit in this forum, please move it to the appropriate place. It seems like another boater (in this case kayaker) was bitten by a barracuda in the boat. I´ve read about this happening a few times and I am always amazed how the media plays it up to look like the...

We run a profitable dive shop in the heart of the main town on our island. We get a lot of foot traffic and our shop has been a mainstay on the island for almost twenty years (we bought it two years ago). We are located next to the main water taxi that transports backpackers from the mainland to...

Family issues have us considering selling our PADI Five Star IDC Resort in Bocas del Toro, Panama. We dive the Caribbean archipelago of bocas del Toro and certify hundreds of students each year. The operation has been in business since 1990 and is completely turn key. We are featured in Fodors...

Family issues have us considering selling our PADI Five Star IDC Resort in Bocas del Toro, Panama. We dive the Caribbean archipelago of bocas del Toro and certify hundreds of students each year. The operation has been in business since 1990 and is completely turn key. We are featured in Fodors...

To make a long story short, we had a torrential rain last night and the electronic connection to my Securus filter (for my Bauer Mariner II) got wet. When I turn the compressor on and it is running through the diagnostics I get a red warning light indicating a problem with the Securus filter...

Not many details, but the article suggests cardiac arrest. Man Dies After Scuba-Diving Off S. Florida Coast - cbs4.com JUPITER, Fla. (AP) A 60-year-old man has died after completing two scuba dives from a charter boat off the South Florida coast. Sheriff's investigators say XXXXXXXXXX...

Perhaps being on a remote tropical island has kept me out of the gear innovation loop, but I recently had two divers come into my shop with a new (for me anyhow) type of hose for their regulators and consoles. They appeared to be made out of a woven material, were extremely lightweight, and very...