used dive computers - can they be trusted?

[jonnythan]

I suggest you stick to Suuntos, if youre buying used.

Definitely avoid Cochran and Oceanic if you are buying used.

Good luck.

There's some advice that makes sense!

 

[Charlie99]

The thing about computes is that they either work or don't work
It will either be as good as new or a door stop

Actually, it is not uncommon for computers to have significant depth errors. Usually this is simply caused by salt crystals on the sensor and a warm water soak will cure the problem.

Whether it is a used computer you are buying off E-bay, or your own computer that you have lovingly treated with care, you still need to periodically check the depth accuracy. The simplest depth check is to just compare with a buddies computer or an analog depth gauge.

 

[chrisc]

I got some deals on ebay. OMS Eanx for $125, DR Nitek $100 and a Nitek 3 for $200 this year. All 3 performed flawless on 10 days of diving. I did get a Zeagle Status, 2 years ago on ebay for $50 and it died this spring when the battery was changed. I got about 30 dives on it before it died, about $1.25 per dive. Lucky maybe...

Chris