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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.
(Numbers at bottom of page)
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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.
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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.
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All hoses are cleaned and
o-rings replaced.
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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.
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All stages are set to
manufacturer’s specifications.
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Regulator system is
water-tested for leaks.
Service sleeve is installed to one of the hoses to remind
you when it was serviced
and when it is due again.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
Leaks in air-cell (bladder or
bladder-less) are inspected and determined if able to be sealed.
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”.
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 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 can tangle them around.
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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.
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The safety of you and the
person filling your cylinder depends on regular inspection of the air
system.
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This service extends the life
of your cylinder.
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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.
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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
backup rings.
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The valve is reattached to the
cylinder.
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The cylinder is re-filled and
water-tested.
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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.
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The cylinder needs to be
hydrostatically tested every five years to keep within DOT/CTC
regulations.
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The safety of you and the
person filling your cylinder depends on regular inspection of the air
system.
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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)
Includes
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The Cylinder valve is removed, and
the cylinder is internally brushed with special brush/whips to remove
corrosion.
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The cylinder is 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.
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.
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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.
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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. 
