Doing equipment check/proficiency dive in Lake Chatuge

[9mmMike]

I live in Hayesville, right above Lake Chatuge. I have been an avid diver, except for the last year. I want to do a check dive for me and my equipment so I can get back into it. I need a buddy for a dive on the 21st if possible. Anyone in this area want to do a dive with me?

Mike

 

[9mmMike]

Having to delay the dive until the 28th. Dive computer battery dead and canister light battery wont charge. ALso need to rebuild the inflator valve on the wing. Good thing I decided to do an equipment check. My primary rig second stage covers had dry rotted, the rubber just fell apart when I was testing them. Luckily the backup regs used hard plastic for the covers and they are fine. I could dive without the computer and light (I don’t intend to go much deeper than 30-40 feet) but without knowing visibility in Lake Chatuge I wold rather not risk it. I will replace the inflator with one from an old BCD.

 

[9mmMike]

Ordered new batteries for my Luna and transmitter, ordered replacement covers for the Oceanic Alpha 8 secondaries and moved a corrugated hose from an old Oceanic BCD to my wing. Ordered a new battery pack for my canister HID. Moved the good secondaries and two fill hoses (one for wing, one for dry suit) and a gage set onto my backup Apex primary. As soon as i get in the batteries i should be ready to go. Glad i am doing this now instead of just before the vacation where i need the gear ready to go!