10/10/2024
Non use in humid climates is the number one killer of regulators.
Due to marine humidity throughout SE Asia salt residue remaining on the regulator before storage multiplies at the crystal level. Accumulation of this mineral crusting over 3 to 6 months can completely strip internal chrome plating and sieze the internal dynamic components of dive regulators.
FreeFlows at first use after storage.
Lengthy storage with the second stage seat and or***ce in compressed contact would most certainly result in second stage freeflows when you next use the regulator, due to an indent forming on silicon seats.
To combat both issues, at GiliDiveTech we offer our exclusive Hibernation Service to compliment our standard services.
Upon reciept, Your regulator will be fully disassembled, inspected and cleaned. All standard service parts will be replaced according to the manufacturers specification.
Following final rebuild and adjustment to meet all operational tolerances the regulator will be prepped for long term storage.
This procedure includes applying a 'purge activator' to each second stage opening the demand valve, this prevents contact between the Seat and Or***ce until it is removed before next use.
We then Vacuum Pack the entire regulator set to prevent environmental degradation during the regulators hibernation period.
Return shipping or "KEEP SAFE"
Your regulator then is returned to you in a sealed carton, or it can be securely stored at our facility then later forwarded to a destination of your choice the week before your next intended use.
This 'Hibernation Service' is offered free of charge to our existing clients, only our standard service cost and parts are chargeable.
This service offers complete PEACE OF MIND by eliminating any "Nasty Surprises" during your regulators first use due to environmental contamination attained during the lengthy storage of dive equipment.
Book your regulator for HIBERNATION during your fly away season, to be assured of its integrity and safe operation when you return next high season.
Contact us on WA or via any method listed in the bio.
Safe travels, Dive safe and see you again next season. 🙏