Rum Runner is a
factory authorized service center for several major brands of diving equipment (but not all - please see below). For repairs and routine maintenance we have the parts and expertise to keep your life support equipment in top shape. If your brand of
gear is not listed we have relationships with other service facilities who can service your equipment. So bring your gear in and we can check it out.
Once your gear has been serviced here we will even send you an annual reminder for your routine maintenance.
There are shops out there that claim, "We service all brands and can keep YOUR equipment under factory warranty".
Well, the reality is unless a shop is an authorized dealer for all brands they cannot be a factory authorized service facility for all brands.
Do we make this claim? NO. We are FACTORY AUTHORIZED to service Scubapro, Genesis, Sherwood,
Atomic Aquatics, Poseidon and Ocean Reef. If you need another brand serviced bring it in and we can send it to someone who can service it.
We would never claim to be something we are not.
We currently offer the following tank and tank related services:
Tank in for service?? Need to dive?? We would be happy to loan you a tank until service is completed.
Rum Runner Dive Shop Regulator Cleaning Tips
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Your regulator set is your LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM underwater and as such you need to take care of it. It is also an expensive piece of equipment that with proper care can last many years.
Regulators that are not cleaned properly and serviced regularly have a higher chance of failure when you need them most – at depth. It is not difficult to keep your regulator clean, but it is important to clean it properly.
When cleaning your regulator after a day of diving, the goal is to get rid of the sand and salt. Salt crystals can form as salt water dries, and crystals or sand on valve seats can cause your regulator to leak. Salt also promotes corrosion of metal parts.
Do this at the end of each day's diving, if you can, or at least when you return home from your dive trip:
• Pull back hose protectors so you can wash the hose connections to the first stage.
• If you have a tank, mount the regulator to it and turn on the air to pressurize. While hosing or soaking the regulator, press the purge button to wash inside the second stage.
• If you don't have a tank, be sure the regulator's dust cap is firmly in place so water doesn't get into the first stage. While hosing or soaking, do not press the purge button. Without air pressure in the hoses, water will enter. • Pay attention to washing all swivels and hose connections as well as the auto inflate quick-connect fitting.
• Flush through the mouthpiece and out the exhaust tee. If you're soaking the regulator, shake the second stage to swirl water through the exhaust tee.
• Spread the regulator and hoses in the shade to dry, do not dry in direct sunlight. Shake the water out of the exhaust tee of each second stage. Don't hang your regulator from a hook unless you can do so without straining the hoses. If you've used a tank, remember to dry the dust cap before replacing it.
In summary, a simple cleaning ritual after each day of diving will keep your regulators working properly for years to come. For more information check out call us at 252-439-4390 or email us at diving@rumrunnerdiveshop.com.
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