How indepth is PADI equipment specialist?

[CAPTAIN SINBAD]

Do they teach you how to service regulators?

 

[tplyons]

Nope, no regulator servicing. While we spent a large portion of time taking apart simpler piston models and a diaphragm first stage, we did not discuss tuning, but rather HOW they work, not how to service them. I'm sure there would be liability concerns if PADI were teaching regulator servicing. It's a good course, but nothing you can't pick up over time from hanging out here on scubaboard.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

No. I am not sure that the official equipment course for.any agency teaches that.

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[cephasiii]

The only way you will learn how to service any scuba gear is by taking a course through the manufacture. Liability is the concern. All the PADI, TDI, etc is for field serving and a greater understanding of how the gear works.


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[DevonDiver]

The basic course requirements are outlined below (quotes from the instructor manual). Some instructors might supplement this training with more in-depth workshops on equipment maintenance. Note, however, that regardless of what is added, this course does not qualify you to service or repair scuba equipment.

The goals of PADI Equipment Specialist training are to:
A. Develop the student’s practical knowledge of the theory, principles and operation of diving equipment.
B. Enable the student to perform routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures.
C. Enable the student to store equipment properly.
D. Provide students with simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations.
E. Introduce students to new equipment.

You will see the following demonstrations of the basic steps involved in:
• Proper care and maintenance of diving equipment
• Filling a scuba cylinder
• Conducting a scuba cylinder inspection
• Scuba regulator overhaul

Several practical workshops are also conducted during the course:
• Assembling a personalized spare parts or tool kit
• Minor repairs to exposure suits
• Checking a BCD for leaks
• Packing a dive bag

 

[TomZ]

As with any course, there are the minimums, then there is additional information that may be provided. My PADI Equipment Specialist course did not qualify me to rebuild regulators. However, it was a one-on-one class where some hands on training was provided on regulator and BCD inflator mechanism servicing. We also disassembled BCD dump valves and rebuilt a mock-up tank valve.

 

[Nwcid]

Here are some books that might interest you, Airspeed Press Homepage - Books For Serious Divers .......................

 

[scoobydrew]

Q -
How indepth is PADI equipment specialist?

A - Depends on the instructor

 

[spc751]

I don't know about PADI but I took the SSI equipment course and it covered only one item in the list that Devon Diver wrote about the PADI course and nothing else.
After seeing what Devon diver wrote about the PADI course I want to take It! That is why I take PADI courses now, PADI is much more through than SSI.

 

[Dive-aholic]

The only way you will learn how to service any scuba gear is by taking a course through the manufacture. Liability is the concern. All the PADI, TDI, etc is for field serving and a greater understanding of how the gear works.


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Not completely true. I'm a TDI HOG Regulator Service Clinic instructor. This is a class that is sanctioned by HOG through TDI and does teach how to service HOG regulators. I'm teaching this course again in about a week and a half.