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Getting back on topic.. Most parts kits are available with some manufacturers even offering direct purchase. A good few of the OEMs have pushed their recommended interval from yearly to 2 years.
There are good shops that will test the set and tell you, "no, it's working fine. I'll tune it for you, but you don't need a rebuild just yet." Other shops, "yeah, good thing you brought it in. It needs a rebuild for sure!" and not even put a gauge on it.
Most is not accurate. Very few are freely available, and only one major regulator manufacturer allows it *Poseidon*, all other major brands explicitly forbid it in this country *Scubapro, Apeks/Aqualung, all of Huish, etc.*. Poseidon has a 3 year interval fwiw.
I will agree that the standard should be to take it in annually for a $20 checkup where the cracking pressure and IP are checked and adjusted if necessary, and the regulator is inspected for cleanliness *i.e. salt water intrusion*. If they fail, then service, if they don't, then let it go.