PADI Equipment Specialist course

The latest addition, I took on the PADI Equipment Specialist course last weekend with Scuba Dobedo Divers in Cheras. 

It being a dry course means no getting into the water and can be completed in the classroom means I can take up this course here in KL without the need to go to island. 

The PADI Equipment Specialist course is quite simple and pretty straightforward whereby one learns to identify issues and how to fix minor faults, and also a simple introduction to gears and whatnots. 

At Scuba Dobedo Divers, they went a mile beyond and actually letting students try hands-on to open up a regulator and put it back, test that its properly assembled using a pressure gauge. 

It is a half day course and mostly theoretical.

This intermediate pressure gauge is used to test that the regulator is functioning properly.
A stable reading between 8 to 10bar after 15 minutes is desirable. 
Above 10bar and you will have a free-flowing regulator, while below 8bar you will have a tough time breathing from it. 

Trying my hand taking apart a regulator

After cleaning with ultrasonic solution, it's time to dry each part

The moment of truth.
Putting it on.
If there's an explosion means an O-ring wasn't fitted correctly or something is not right with the assembly.

Master Instructor Tom giving an explanation on scuba tank refill and how it's done.

My take-away:

• This course helps you to better understand scuba equipment and how to spot problems and fix them. Most of the time, it's an O-ring fault and it's a good idea to have a simple set of repair tools whenever out diving. 
• Enhanced your knowledge - there is never too much to learn.

Interested to take up the PADI Equipment Specialist course? Let me know or contact Scuba Dobedo Divers directly.