scuba diving equipment maintenance basics?

[Sam2000]

I know that this is a beginner's question but i want to know what are the basics for diving equipment maintenance?

[Daniel101]

Equipment maintenance means maintaining all diving equipment in a safe condition.
This involves:

• Cleaning
• Repair and Maintenance
• Storage

Diving equipment is regularly submerged in salt water, so unless it is properly cleaned, maintained and stored, it will start to decay or rust and become unsafe. Chlorinated water, as in the swimming pool, or dirty freshwater will have a similar effect.
Equipment maintenance is therefore necessary to:

• Keep the equipment in safe working order.
• Prolong its operational lifetime.

In general
Avoid exposure to hydrocarbons such as oil, petrol, grease, suntan lotion etc.
Avoid contact with underwater obstacles (e.g. abrasive rocks, wrecks etc.) and sand/grit.
After every dive

• Wash in plenty of clean fresh water to:
• Prevent salt building up
• Remove sand and grit
• Allow to air dry
• When dry, store in a cool dry place, preferably in darkness (silicone decomposes in sunlight).

After every few dives.

• Perform regular visual inspection and check:
• Generally for signs of wear and damage
• Rubber straps and hoses for sign of perishing (‘cracking’ effect)
• Webbing and suit seals for signs of fraying.
• Buckles for correct operation.

Maintaining all items of diving equipment is essential to ensure safety.
Wash equipment in clean fresh water after every dive, air dry and store away from direct sunlight.
Follow appropriate maintenance/service schedule.


I hope this will help you understand the basics for maintaining your diving equipments.

[BigDon]

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