The dive lift is a standard accessory to any good dive boat these days. I had one fitted as soon as I purchased the boat. Just because, I felt it was no longer a luxury but something that should be part of any good dive operation. The first dive lift I came across was in … Continue reading Queue for the Dive Lift
Sea Bream Nests
Black Sea Bream Nest The Black Sea Bream (spondyliosoma cantharus) is a fairly common fish off Sussex coast particularly in the months of April and May when they come into lay their eggs. Sea bream are unusual in that they lay their eggs in a nest. The bream nest is a depression in the sand … Continue reading Sea Bream Nests
HSE Recreational Diving – Approved Code of Practice
The HSE have published a guidance book on the Diving at Work Regulations 1997 for recreational diving projects. This Approved Code of Practice is one of five Codes that give advice on meeting the Diving at Work Regulations 1997. The Code applies to divers who are engaged in recreational diving projects. Among the areas covered … Continue reading HSE Recreational Diving – Approved Code of Practice
Regulator Servicing – 1st stage Assembly
Now that all the parts are cleaned we can start the process of assembly. First we get all the parts and tools together. Step 1 - Diaphragm End Take the main body and drop the mushroom into the body. The diaphragm can then be pushed into place and the metal disk that the spring sits … Continue reading Regulator Servicing – 1st stage Assembly
Regulator Servicing – 1st stage Cleaning
Inspection The reason to service a regulator is to maintain it in first class working order. To keep the regulator working the parts that deteriorate with age such as O'rings and the parts that wear with use need to be replaced. It is also an opportunity to inspect all the parts for damage. The picture … Continue reading Regulator Servicing – 1st stage Cleaning
Regulator Servicing – 1st stage Disassembly
A starting point is the need to service some regulators. The ones shown are all Apeks regulators. (Actually there is also a domiflow oxygen valve on the right). These regulators are typical of diaphragm first stages. Other manufacturers will look very different but on the whole the principle of operation is the same and the … Continue reading Regulator Servicing – 1st stage Disassembly
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