Regulator cleaning

[808SUBDVR]

I have a regulator that i bought in eearly january and have not been able to use it yet, but will be this coming weekend. Are there any thins I should look for on the reg since it has been over six months since i bought it and still haven't used it yet? Also, if cleaning is necessary what are some good products to use? thanks

 

[xspect]

I always have a used regulator serviced before I dive with it.

 

[808SUBDVR]

I haven't actually used it yet, that is my main concern. I do agree that if it had been used before hand about getting it serviced.

 

[highdesert]

Your first post sounds like you bought the reg new, but haven't used it, correct? If it's new and you bought it from a reputable source, you should be able to expect that it's dive ready. Have fun.

 

[j yaeger]

test dive it-it may have to be tuned a bit
other than that-rock it
regs sit in factory warehouses and retail stores for a long time,on occasion
hence the test dive
have fun
yaeg

 

[808SUBDVR]

Your first post sounds like you bought the reg new, but haven't used it, correct? If it's new and you bought it from a reputable source, you should be able to expect that it's dive ready. Have fun.

That is correct. I wanted to make sure that i do not need to worry about in dust or anything that may have settled in it. Thanks.

---------- Post added June 24th, 2013 at 02:16 PM ----------

test dive it-it may have to be tuned a bit
other than that-rock it
regs sit in factory warehouses and retail stores for a long time,on occasion
hence the test dive
have fun
yaeg

Thanks as well. For a test dive, should it be shallow/medium/deep depth? Also, how would I go about tuning it? The reg is an Aqualung Legend LX.

 

[rogersab1223]

I had a reg set up wrong at the retailer.


Luckily I tested it before I got to where I was diving and made sure it was square. It wasn't.

I'd put it on a full tank at the very least and make sure it's breathing and not making a horrible noise like my brand new one was.

 

[ams511]

As others have mentioned, it should be ok to dive. However, I would recommend reading this sticky about regulator inspection. The IP gauge is pretty cheap at Dive Gear Express.

 

[j yaeger]

As others have mentioned, it should be ok to dive. However, I would recommend reading this sticky about regulator inspection. The IP gauge is pretty cheap at Dive Gear Express.

perfect!

 

[spectrum]

Like any untested gear pay attention, be conservative and practice good buddy skills.
Pete



As for cleaning just soak and rinse in sun warmed eater