FAQ about Diving Accessories and Tools

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FAQ about Diving Accessories & Tools

How is the Second Stage In-Line Adjusting Tool swapped between adjusting tips?

The 2nd Stage In-Line Adjusting Tool is used for fine tuning regulator 2nd stages which have an adjustable air inlet orifice that requires either either a flat blade or hex key tool to make the adjustment. Our Second Stage In-Line Adjusting Tool has BOTH an 0.032 inch flat blade, screwdriver-like adjusting tip, which fits most slotted regulator orifices and also a 5mm hex key adjusting tip plus a built-in IP gauge to verify the inter-stage pressure. To change between the two tips, the tool is easily reconfigured. To see how to reverse the tool to swap the adjusting tips, please watch the Youtube demonstration VIDEO for Second Stage In-Line Adjusting Tool.

What is the difference between the generic, Tech and Pro compass?

They differ in their responsiveness to changes in direction and their tolerance for being tilted off level. They are all similar in accurately indicating direction but their sizes affect the precision and ease with which they can be read.

The generic compact compass seen in wrist straps, hose mounts and smaller consoles is a good choice for those divers who just need to know general direction, i.e. the dive briefing is 'swim west' and you need to know which direction to swim. You have to be patient and careful to hold it level to take an accurate reading.
The DGX Tech Compass offers a depth compensating bungee wrist mount preferred by most experienced divers. The compass card offers a smooth movement across a wide range of motion. It has a low profile design that is typical of diving compasses in terms of needing to be held level to take reading. Most divers find this modestly priced compass will meet their navigation needs.
The DGX Deluxe Pro Compass also incorporates a bungee wrist mount and features a highly responsive compass card with a tilt potential of +/- 30°, more than most diving compasses and equal to the best versions available. The trade off to get that tolerance for tilt is the body of the compass has to be larger.

What is the tested breaking strength of your Hi-Viz line?

Unfortunately, there are several different types of synthetic polymers sold as nylon and no standards for the test methodologies, so it's impossible to compare published ratings from different sources. Our supplier tested both our Hi-Viz Dacron Line and a widely used white nylon guideline found on reels, using the same method for each test. The results show both have several hundred pounds of breaking strength, although the Hi-Viz line is stronger. Frankly, both are more than strong enough for diving purposes. Beyond strength and durability, another difference is that Dacron line exhibits significantly less elasticity than nylon.

Why does my stainless steel look like it is starting to rust?

A common misconception among divers is that stainless steel does not corrode at all. There are various types of stainless steel, each with different corrosion properties, that make a specific grade more or less suited to a particular application. All diving products made of stainless steel must receive some basic care to help minimize corrosion, more information is available in our StainLESS does not mean StainPROOF Tek-Tip.

Will your generic service part or tool work with my equipment?

Unfortunately, our answer regarding compatibility must be "we don't know" when we are not a service center for your equipment brand. We offer our generic service parts and tools for use only by qualified repair technicians who are able to determine compatibility for themselves using our descriptions and photographs. We do not recommend a trial and error repair strategy for life support equipment. The safe practice in circumstances of uncertainty is to contact the service department at the manufacturer. We especially recommend against DIY repairs on BC devices.