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Diving Equipment Maintenance: Keep your equipment for years

Site adminFriday, 28 June 202495 views

A comprehensive maintenance guide for all diving equipment to extend its life and ensure its optimal performance on every dive.

Maintenance of diving equipment is an investment in your safety and your money, as maintained equipment lasts ten years or more.

Maintenance after each use

Immediately wash with fresh water
After each saltwater dive, wash all equipment with warm fresh water to remove salt and algae.

Proper drying
Dry the equipment in the shade and not in the sun to avoid UV damage, especially to silicone and rubber.

Regulator: Mandatory annual maintenance

The regulator is inspected and maintained annually by a certified technician to ensure that it delivers air at the correct pressure at any depth.

Flotation vest

  • Check for holes after each use
  • Wash the inner part by pouring water inside and stirring it
  • Store partially inflated to prevent sticking to the interior walls

Mask and fins

  • Regularly check the silicone for cracks
  • Mask tape replaced at first sign of wear
  • Cracked or cracked fins, replace immediately

An hour of maintenance after each trip saves hundreds of riyals in repair and ensures your safety.