What happens if scuba regulator fails?
Not so good if it fails and prevents air passing from the tank. While you have air in your tank, a modern regulator will always supply it, even if it gushes uncontrollably. If it does fail, it will usually happen at the beginning of a dive, when your tank has the greatest gas pressure in it.
Do scuba regulators go bad?
Even if you don’t use your regulator much during a particular year, O-rings may deteriorate, so service is still recommended. Some regulator manufacturers even require annual professional maintenance to maintain the warranty.
Why does my scuba regulator leak air?
The problem – This usually happens when you first turn on the air, if you haven’t tightened the yoke enough. With the seat loose, pressure forces the O-ring to squeeze through the gap and tear, causing a loud escape of air. Another cause is using the wrong-size O-ring.
What happens if a diver ascends too quickly?
Decompression sickness: Often called “the bends,” decompression sickness happens when a scuba diver ascends too quickly. But if a diver rises too quickly, the nitrogen forms bubbles in the body. This can cause tissue and nerve damage. In extreme cases, it can cause paralysis or death if the bubbles are in the brain.
What are symptoms of decompression sickness?
(Decompression Illness; Caisson Disease; The Bends) Symptoms can include fatigue and pain in muscles and joints. In the more severe type, symptoms may be similar to those of stroke or can include numbness, tingling, arm or leg weakness, unsteadiness, vertigo (spinning), difficulty breathing, and chest pain.
When should a regulator be serviced?
In order to maintain the product warranty and optimum performance your regulator must receive service from an authorized XXXXXXXXXX dealer every 24 months or 300 hours of use, whichever comes first.
How often should regulators be serviced?
2 years
Your regulator should be serviced annually (with some brands 2 years, and we will talk about this shortly) no matter if you have 1 dive or 100 dives.