Annual Regulator Inspection
Regulators should be serviced once a year to maintain their reliability. This is such an important aspect of scuba gear care that most manufacturers require annual service to qualify for their warranty. At American Dive Zone we can service any regulator brand. We are an authorized service center for SCUBAPRO, Oceanic, Poseidon, Hollis, and SubGear.
During our annual inspection, we carefully dismantle your regulator, meticulously clean each component, and reconstruct it per the manufacturer’s specifications using original manufacturer parts. We then bench test the regulator and conduct a 10-minute immersion test to detect any leaks.
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Scuba Tank Visual Inspection
During a visual inspection, we (1) check the exterior of the tank for signs of impact damage, (2) inspect the threads for damage, and (3) inspect the interior of the tank for signs of corrosion and damage. We also check the tank’s valve for damage. Assuming everything checks out, we will put a new o-ring on the valve and add our visual inspection certificate to the tank.
Scuba tanks are high-pressure vessels, and any structural failure can lead to catastrophic consequences, including explosions or rapid air loss underwater. As such, tanks must be inspected every 12 months to ensure they are safe to use.
Hydrostatic Testing of Scuba Tanks
Hydrostatic testing is a critical safety procedure for scuba tanks that must be done every five years.
Hydrostatic testing involves pressurizing the tank with water to a level significantly higher than its normal operating pressure. This test ensures that the tank can safely contain the pressure of the gas it’s designed to hold during diving activities. Over time, scuba tanks can develop weaknesses, such as metal fatigue, corrosion, or material defects. Hydrostatic testing helps detect these weaknesses by subjecting the tank to high pressure, which can reveal any potential structural issues that could lead to failure during use.
We provide hydrostatic testing for scuba tanks through a reputable local partner.
Scuba Tank O2 Cleaning
O2 cleaning a scuba diving tank is a critical process that ensure the tank is safe to use with high concentrations of oxygen. O2 cleaning removes any contaminants that could react with oxygen under high pressure.
At American Dive Zone, we have a 5-step process for O2 cleaning scuba diving tanks that includes (1) mechanical cleaning of the threads and tank interior, (2) chemical cleaning with a degreaser to remove oils, greases, and hydrocarbons, (3) flushing the tank with hot water, (4) drying the tank, and (5) cleaning the tank’s valve through mechanical and chemical cleaning.
All nitrox tanks filled at American Dive Zone are required to be O2 cleaned after visual inspections and hydrostatic testing.
BCD Inspection and Adjustment
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