Tidak selalu jelas kapan peralatan Anda membutuhkan perawatan atau penggantian, terutama setelah istirahat panjang dari menyelam. Beberapa masalah yang kurang jelas dapat dengan mudah menyelinap di bawah radar Anda. Kita semua tahu bahwa kegagalan peralatan dapat dan memang terjadi, tetapi kegagalan ini masih membuat penyelam lengah.
Beberapa perlengkapan bisa Anda nilai sendiri; yang lain perlu diservis oleh teknisi yang berkualifikasi.
Jika Anda telah membeli peralatan baru selama Anda tidak menyelam, pastikan untuk membiasakan diri dengannya sebelum Anda kembali menyelam.
Periksa Perlengkapan Sebelum Perjalanan Menyelam
Jaga perlengkapan Anda, dan perlengkapan Anda akan menjaga Anda. Ini sangat penting jika Anda telah lama tidak menyelam dan peralatan Anda tidak digunakan.
Masker
Check for cracks, tears, pliability of the strap, mold, and if equipped, the purge valve.
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Gear Maintenance
Protect your investment and prevent dive accidents. Scuba gear is life-support equipment and is just as important to maintain as one’s physical health or personal vehicle.
Dive gear can be contaminated when stored, mold can form, and dust can enter into openings. Cleaning is not just about infection control and is an essential part of maintaining your equipment.
Take time to become familiar with your new equipment before returning to diving. Whether you are a new diver buying your first set of gear or an experienced diver purchasing an updated piece of equipment, it is important to learn about that new gear.
Cylinders made from this grade of aluminum have been known to rupture during filling and use. There are safety requirements in place to prevent this from happening, but you need to know and follow these.
Reports of regulator failure due to blockage by degraded breathing hoses initiated an investigation into why this happens. Divers need to read this article and follow the guidelines carefully when using braided hoses.