20/05/2026
Scuba gear should be serviced every year because itâs life-support equipment, and regular maintenance helps keep it safe, reliable, and performing properly underwater.
Prevent equipment failure underwater. Regulators, BCD inflators, hoses, and valves contain moving parts, O-rings, and seals that wear out over time. A small leak or sticking valve on land can become a serious problem underwater.
Saltwater and corrosion damage. Even well-rinsed gear is exposed to salt, sand, moisture, chlorine, and UV light. Internal corrosion can develop where you canât see it.
O-rings and rubber components degrade.
Rubber parts dry out, crack, flatten, or become brittle with age, especially in Australiaâs hot climate. Annual servicing replaces these consumable parts before they fail.
Maintain breathing performance.
Regulators gradually lose tuning and may breathe harder or free-flow. Servicing restores proper airflow and performance.
Ensure BCD inflation systems work correctly.
Sticky inflator buttons or leaking dump valves can affect buoyancy control and diver safety.
Manufacturer warranty requirements.
Many brands require annual servicing by a qualified technician to maintain warranty coverage.
Detect hidden damage early.
Technicians can spot hose wear, mouthpiece damage, corrosion, cracked fittings, or pressure issues before they become expensive repairs.
Gear may sit unused for months.
Even if you donât dive often, seals and lubricants can deteriorate during storage. âUnusedâ does not always mean âgood condition.â
A good rule is:
Service regulators and BCDs annually or every 100 dives, whichever comes first.
Have your gear professionally inspected immediately if it has been:
- stored for a long time
- exposed to floodwater or contaminants
- free-flowing
- leaking
- breathing unusually
- damaged during travel
Drop your gear off for a service now, while service volumes are lower than in peak season. Youâll be without your dive gear for a shorter period of time.