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Your gear is your Life Support Equipment
Regular
maintenance of your Total Diving System is very important in keeping
it
performing at its best. After all, when you’re underwater taking photos
of
a turtle on a fabulous reef, or heading through the cargo bay of a
huge shipwreck,
you need to know that your gear is in top-shape, and
that you can depend on it.
At each of Mac’s in-house Service
Centers, we have a staff of professional SCUBA
Technicians that are
trained regularly by the manufacturer’s schools, and monitored
closely.
We also have the latest specialty tools and advanced electronic systems
to
ensure that you receive the highest quality, most thorough,
guaranteed service around.
Our service centers have the ability
to work on most all manufacturers of
SCUBA equipment.
Here is a list of the brands included:
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SCUBAPRO |
TUSA |
MARES |
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ZEAGLE |
OCEANIC |
GENESIS |
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DIVERITE |
SCUBAMAX |
OMS |
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SHERWOOD |
MANY MORE |
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MAIL-IN SERVICE CENTER
If you are not able to get to one of
our three Mac’s locations, you can simply send
us the equipment that
you would like serviced. We will contact you as soon as it
has arrived
and a pre-inspection has been completed to discuss what service is
needed.
Once we have the go ahead from you, a thorough inspection and
repair will be
performed. Your equipment will be mailed back to you
after you receive complete
explanation of the services that were
provided by Mac's technicians.
We service divers all across the
country and we strive to be your equipment
Service Specialists. Please call us for further details.
(Store Phone Numbers on Contact page)
REGULATOR SERVICE
ANNUAL SERVICE
Regardless of amount of use
your equipment has had in the past year, it is highly
recommended that
you have it serviced once a year. Please note that most
manufacturers will void the warranty if the equipment is not serviced
annually.
This is a full service of your
entire Regulator System.
Includes:
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Regulator System is pre-inspected,
disassembled, and
cleaned in a special ultrasonic cleaner.
o
All hoses are cleaned and o-rings replaced.
o
Computer or Gauge swivel is cleaned, o-rings
replaced
and lubricated.
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The regulator stages are inspected and
reassembled with
new factory parts kits.
o
All stages are set to manufacturer’s
specifications.
o
Regulator system is water-tested for leaks.
o
Service sleeve is installed to one of the
hoses to remind you
when it was serviced and when it is due again.
ALA CARTE SERVICES
First-Stage Service
Occasionally, only the
first-stage needs attention. We will inspect
the total system, recommend the type of service that is
needed and
perform the appropriate task.
Second-Stage Service-
Occasionally, only the
second-stage (primary or alternate) needs
attention. We will inspect the total system, recommend the
type of
service that is needed and perform the appropriate task.
Safety Bench and Water Test-
This is recommended if your
system has not been used in several
months to ensure that all components function properly.
Includes-
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Your Regulator and BC system is inspected for
compatibility.
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System is attached to a cylinder, and
pressure tested.
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Inspect for leaks, worn hoses, mouthpieces,
cracks, and
other abnormalities.
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The performances of the 1st and 2nd stages
are tested with
special gauges.
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Regulator and BC are then water-tested for
leaks.
**If any part of
your system needs further service, the price of
the safety test is applied to your service price!
Hose Replacement-
Hoses dry out, get brittle,
and leak or burst with age. It is recommended
that they be replaced regularly. In addition, some of our divers prefer a
high visibility yellow colored hose for their octopus
instead of the standard
black hose. Lastly, different lengths are available if your
hoses are too
long or short.
We can help you with any of these situations.
Hose Protector Installation
High and Low Pressure hoses should have
stress-sleeves installed
where they are attached to the first stage. These
strengthen the hoses
and prevent them from splitting, leaking, or bursting.
These protectors
are available in different colors, so you can
personalize your system
by coordinating your regulator with the colors of the rest
of your gear!
Hose Wrap Installation
Hoses can be either covered or wrapped in a
protective nylon sleeve
from end-to-end. These protect the hoses from UV, as well
as cuts
and scrapes. These wraps are available in different
colors, so you
can personalize your system by
coordinating your regulator with the
colors of the rest of your gear!
BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR
(BC) SERVICE
Annual Service
This is highly recommended to be done every
year, regardless of usage.
It is VERY important to perform this annually to keep the
manufacturers
warranty valid. If you skip a year, most companies will
void your warranty!
This is a full service of your entire BC
System.
Includes-
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The BC is pre-inspected, and then the
inflator, or integrated
octopus/inflator, all air overpressure dumps, and shoulder
dump
assemblies are disassembled, and cleaned in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
o
All appropriate parts are inspected and
reassembled with new
factory parts kits.
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All mechanisms are re-set to factory
specifications.
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The entire BC System is water-tested for
leaks.
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Service sleeve is installed to the corrugated
hose to remind you
when it was serviced and when it’s due again.
ALA CARTE SERVICES
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Hole Patching-
Leaks in air-cell (bladder or
bladder-less) are inspected and
determined if able to be sealed.
Cylinder Band Upgrade-
The cylinder band can be
replaced with a stainless steel cinch-style
strap assembly. This is by far one of the most effective,
and
diver-friendly straps that will practically eliminate “losing
your tank”.
Hose Replacement-
If the corrugated BC hose is
dried and brittle, has a leak, or is too long
or short, it can be replaced with a new one.
STREAMLINING YOUR DIVE
SYSTEM
Streamlining
your system means customizing and personalizing it to fit you better.
This includes taking all of the items that you attach to yourself as you
dive, and evaluating
the way you carry them all. Then, we will suggest
how to get rid of the
“clutter and dangling stuff”, tailor your
system to your own needs, and make it
much more diver-friendly.
Our customers tell
us that after they have streamlined their gear, they:
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Are much, much more comfortable.
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Are safer, because they have fewer
things that get tangled.
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Can actually find attached gear,
quickly and consistently.
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Have longer bottom times because of
less drag resulting in
improved air-consumption.
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By removing excess gadgets, they are
lighter in the water.
This is also a benefit when packing for airline travel.
TANK (CYLINDER)
SERVICES
VIP-VISUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAM
The safety of you and the person filling your
cylinder depends on regular
inspection of the air system.
This service extends the life of your
cylinder.
The cylinder needs to be visually inspected
annually to keep within
DOT/CTC regulations.
Includes-
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The exterior of cylinder is inspected for
imperfections.
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The interior of cylinder is inspected for
imperfections.
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The cylinder neck threads are cleaned with
neck brushes.
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The neck o-ring groove is scoured and
re-grooved.
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The neck threads are electronically inspected
using Visual Plus
inspection unit (if the cylinder is aluminum).
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The neck threads are visually inspecting with
a special thread
magnifier.
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The cylinder valve is inspected for
abnormalities, dip-tube is
tightened, and both the face and neck o-rings are replaced.
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If valve cap is used, 2 face o-rings are put
on the cap string
for easy replacement when needed,
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The valve is reattached to the cylinder.
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New inspection stickers are attached to the
cylinder.
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The cylinder is re-filled and water-tested.
VIP DELUXE
This service is performed when the cylinder needs VIP,
and the valve is either difficult to turn, corroded, or other
complications.
Includes the above VIP cylinder service,
plus:
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The cylinder valve is pre-inspected,
disassembled and
cleaned in a special ultrasonic cleaner.
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The valve is reassembled, including
replacement of the burst disk,
valve seat, all o-rings and back-up rings.
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The valve is reattached to the cylinder.
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The cylinder is re-filled and water-tested.
HYDRO-HYDROSTATIC
PRESSURE TEST
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his service is performed when
the five-year hydro test period has expired, or when the cylinder has
been tumbled to remove severe internal corrosion.
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The cylinder needs to be
hydrostatically tested every five years to keep within DOT/CTC
regulatio
This service is performed when the five-year
hydro test period has expired,
or when the cylinder has been tumbled to remove severe
internal corrosion.
The cylinder needs to be hydrostatically
tested every five years to keep within
DOT/CTC regulations.
The safety of you and the person filling your
cylinder depends on regular
inspection of the air system.
This service extends the life of your
cylinder.
Includes the above VIP Deluxe service,
plus:
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The cylinder is separated from the valve, and
a hydrostatic test is
performed. This test is a water pressure test, which
inspects the
strength of the physical structure of the cylinder. If the
test is
failed, the cylinder is removed from service, and cannot be
filled again.
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All of our Hydro services include a valve
service.
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If the cylinder is intended for NITROX, it,
and the valve are Oxygen
Cleaned. This service is required to be performed,
even if the
cylinder and valve are previously NITROX-ready, because the
hydro-process voids the oxygen rating on the system.
(see below for the Oxygen Cleaning service description)
BRUSH
This service is needed if the cylinder has
minor corrosion internally.
Includes-
o Cylinder
valve is removed, and the cylinder is internally brushed
with special brush/whips to remove corrosion.
o The
cylinder is cleaned, flushed, and dried.
o The
valve is then reattached to the cylinder
o Cylinder
VIP service is performed.
TUMBLE
This service is needed if the cylinder has
severe corrosion and
pitting internally.
Includes-
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Cylinder and valve are separated, and the
cylinder is rolled with
a tumbling media inside to remove corrosion.
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The cylinder is re-evaluated, cleaned,
flushed, and dried.
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The valve is then reattached to the cylinder.
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Cylinder VIP service is performed.
 OXYGEN
CLEANING FOR NITROX
OR OTHER MIXED GASES
This
service in needed if the cylinder is to be filled with any
enriched oxygen gases. (over 21% oxygen)
Includes-
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The valve is removed, and the cylinder is
evaluated for compatibility
for Oxygen Service.
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The cylinder is tumbled, or brushed in
preparation for cleaning,
if necessary.
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The cylinder is then rolled with a special
oxygen cleaning solution,
rinsed, and dried.
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The valve is disassembled, cleaned in a
special ultrasonic cleaner,
and all appropriate parts are soaked in a special oxygen
cleaning
solution, rinsed, and dried.
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The valve parts are inspected, and
reassembled, using special
oxygen compatible o-rings, seals, and lubricants.
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The valve is reattached to the cylinder.
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New inspection stickers, and a NITROX
label/band, are attached to
the cylinder.
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The cylinder is refilled with NITROX,
analyzed, and logged.
Visit one of our
service centers
for an equipment
pre-inspection,
recommendation
of services
needed, and
quote of the
costs involved.
Prices vary on
services. |
