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Scuba Bcd

Cleaning And Caring For Your Scuba Bcd

I have a mantra when it comes to purchasing Scuba diving equipment, "buy right and buy once". Sound advice, especially when it comes to life support equipment. Purchasing a BCD is one of the most expensive components most recreational scuba divers will make. It is also one of the most overlooked pieces when it comes to cleaning and maintenancing. It's a common occurence to stand next to someone suiting up for a dive, look at their BCD and see "salty crud" stuck to the outside. You can only imagine what infestation lives inside of it. This "lack of maintenance" is not only financially fool-hearty, it is also a safety issue. There are many components of a BCD that need to be clean and well maintained in order to properly and safely execute a dive. Think about it, nothing scares me more than a stuck inflator button and a rusty low pressure inflator hose that needs to be disconnected in a hurry before an uncontrolled ascent.

Some tips to keep your gear in good working order:

1. Have a professional Scuba technician maintenance your BCD regularly and at least according to the specifications outlined by the manufacturer.

2. Make sure it fits correctly and you are properly trained in using the equipment.

3. Disconnect all hoses after finished diving. Inspect and clean all hoses including the corregated hose for damage, cuts, slices, and splits. Remove and inspect weight pockets. If velcro weight pockets, then inspect velcro and clean with toothbrush. Don't leave any dirt in the velcro. If they are locking weight pockets, make sure they snap back into the BCD with a loud snap. Weak snaps may mean a loose connection. In either case, make sure pockets release easily - but not too easily. Remove all knives and empty pockets. Clean independent of BCD.

4. Soak outside of BCD in fresh water after every day of diving. The longer the better, but don't get crazy.

5. Fill BCD with water and air. Rinse the inside thoroughly. Shake vigorously with air and water inside the bladder. Repeat at least twice.

6. Make sure water runs through the Inflator Valve (inflate BCD with water and air and empty through inflator valve by holding the hose low and deflating). Use toothbrush to scrub around the inflator and deflator buttons. Repeat at least twice.

7. Fill bladder up with air and fresh water. Use dump valves to empty bladder. Make sure fresh water runs through dump valves. Remove and inspect dump valves. Look for rust on springs. Replace if rusty.

8. Inflate Bladder to full. Hold underwater. Inspect seams of bladder for leaking air. If leaking air, bring to Scuba Technician.

9. Hang Dry. Do not lie on the concrete floor.

10. When Dry, inspect thoroughly. Look for salt stains or dirt. If you find them, spot clean or repeat completely.

Consider using McNett's BCD Life as a cleaning agent.

For more information, consider an Equipment Specialist Course at the Academy of Scuba

About the Author

PADI Master Instructor, NAUI Instructor Trainer, SDI Instructor Trainer, Technical Dive Instructor, DAN Instructor, SeaSigns Instructor Examniner

http://www.academyofscuba.com

first time scuba diving?

I will be diving for my first time this coming weekend - i am not a strong swimmer, infact i just learned how to swim recently, i can swim the length of the pool, but i do get tired. Furthermore, i totally suck at treading water - half the time my head will go under water and then i come back up - I know there's something called a bcd vest in scuba diving - will this help me a lot with staying at the surface? what else do i need to know before diving in?

The first thing you need to know is don't do it unless you are with an instructor. There are classes called "Discover Scuba" and others that will give you a first taste of diving. You must have basic water skills before you dive. I know that PADI requires a 200 yard swim (without stopping) and treading water for 10 min before they are allowed to take the class.

A BCD is a Buoyancy Control Device. It's not a lifejacket. They are made for use UNDER water not on top of it. Yes divers use them to stay afloat to rest while on the surface, but it's not normally for long periods of time. Many of them will push you forward in the water if you are not weighted properly.

My recommendation is don't just decide to go diving with some buddies without getting proper instruction first. You would be risking your life and the lives of your friends also. If they are going diving then you should stay on the surface with a life jacket on and snorkel, and even then there should be someone to show you the proper techniques so you will have a good time.

Good luck and don't kill yourself

Aeris EX100 Scuba BCD