Servicing costs...

PeteS · 9th August 2006, 05:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1)

60.02 UKP incl vat for the first stage
121.80 UKP incl vat for the whole unit incl 1st stage and bypass etc
plus postage

£60 for a service and £120 for a new one? This is something I have a problem with. I know that it takes time and parts to service a 1st stage, so I'm not quibbling about the cost of the service, I'm thinking more about the value of having it done at all!

Now, knowing that most Rebreather divers are fairly good at fettling, with these prices, what do others do? Wait two service intervals and buy a new valve? Service it themselves?

For myself, I keep service kits for my regulators and service my own (£12.50), but only if they show signs of IP creep.

kiwidiver · 9th August 2006, 05:32

I guess everyone will be different but for me it was either learn how to service it(fix the broken bit) or dont go diving the next day.As the lds would be no help at all.I have always tried to keep spares on hand for most dive related stuff.

jhaaja · 9th August 2006, 06:31

I have service kits for my regs and do service them myself. I don`t fix/open anything that is not showing problems. So I don`t open them yearly. All my 1st stages are Apeks DS4 or DST and 2nd are ATX/TX-40/50.

JH

mortenkjerulff · 9th August 2006, 10:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

I have service kits for my regs and do service them myself. I don`t fix/open anything that is not showing problems. So I don`t open them yearly. All my 1st stages are Apeks DS4 or DST and 2nd are ATX/TX-40/50.

JH

I also do the service myself.
But I do service the regs about once a year, since small amount of oil/grease/"dirt" will accumulate over the time, but I do not use a new service kit every time (instead I just clean the old o-rings and seats).

Morten

9th August 2006, 05:10	#1 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 511	Servicing costs... Quote: (Originally Posted by jar_uk1) 60.02 UKP incl vat for the first stage 121.80 UKP incl vat for the whole unit incl 1st stage and bypass etc plus postage £60 for a service and £120 for a new one? This is something I have a problem with. I know that it takes time and parts to service a 1st stage, so I'm not quibbling about the cost of the service, I'm thinking more about the value of having it done at all! Now, knowing that most Rebreather divers are fairly good at fettling, with these prices, what do others do? Wait two service intervals and buy a new valve? Service it themselves? For myself, I keep service kits for my regulators and service my own (£12.50), but only if they show signs of IP creep. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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9th August 2006, 05:32	#2 (permalink)
kiwidiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 128	Re: Servicing costs... I guess everyone will be different but for me it was either learn how to service it(fix the broken bit) or dont go diving the next day.As the lds would be no help at all.I have always tried to keep spares on hand for most dive related stuff.
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9th August 2006, 06:31	#3 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 867	Re: Servicing costs... I have service kits for my regs and do service them myself. I don`t fix/open anything that is not showing problems. So I don`t open them yearly. All my 1st stages are Apeks DS4 or DST and 2nd are ATX/TX-40/50. JH
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9th August 2006, 10:55	#4 (permalink)
mortenkjerulff Customise Me! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 133	Re: Servicing costs... Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) I have service kits for my regs and do service them myself. I don`t fix/open anything that is not showing problems. So I don`t open them yearly. All my 1st stages are Apeks DS4 or DST and 2nd are ATX/TX-40/50. JH I also do the service myself. But I do service the regs about once a year, since small amount of oil/grease/"dirt" will accumulate over the time, but I do not use a new service kit every time (instead I just clean the old o-rings and seats). Morten
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