Technical Department

Introduction:

The Liquid Heaven dive facility has a state of the art Air Flow Analyzer / HP Manager that allows the technicians to tune a regulator to factory specifications. Verifying the performance of a diving regulator after it has serviced could be the most important testing procedure conducted on a regulator. It is estimated that a regulator is completely overhauled (full disassembly, assembly, and adjustment) an average of 5 times. This means the service technician is the last line of defense for the consumer regarding regulator performance 83% of the time. It is critical that the service technicians have the equipment and knowledge to analyze key performance features of the regulator at the completion of the maintenance phase.

Definitions:

The overall testing procedures  described in this section is called Regulator Performance Verification (RPV). RPV is defined as: Procedures for the critical evaluation of a diving regulator at atmospheric pressure, including intermediate pressure, cracking effort, high flow, and venture flow. There are several points of this definition that require clarification:

  • Atmospheric Pressure: All testing procedures are conducted at atmospheric pressure (approximately 15 psi) in an air environment.
  • Intermediate Pressure (IP) The term "intermediate pressure" includes the major output characteristics of the first stage. These characteristics include the maximum lockup pressure, intermediate pressure drift, and intermediate pressure drop at full purge.
  • Cracking Effort: Cracking effort is defined as "minimum" amount of inhalation effort required to start air flow through the regulator.
  • High Flow: High flow is the measurement of the maximum flow of the regulator if it is less than 25SCFM, or the inhalation effort required to produce a flow of 25 SCFM (standard Cubic Feet Per Minute).
  • Venturi Flow: Venturi flow is defined as the effect of any "after flow" device, either fixed, adjustable or automatic, that modifies flow characteristics or inhalation effort.

Darryll's Law: "He who does not test exactly, does not test at all"

If you want extremely good breathing regulators, bring them to us for a tune up.

Service and Repair

We have a fully equipped service and repair center staffed by professional technicians to help you get the most out of your dive gear.

 EQUIPMENT SERVICE & REPAIRS
TANKS REGULATORS and OCTOPUS GAUGES
Tank O² cleaning $55

Regulator .overhaul 1st

& 2nd stage

$159 Gauge test (depth/pressure) $22
Isolation Manifold & Valves O² $55 Octopus Overhaul $ 65

Computer Battery Change

plus battery

$30
Tank interior cleaning $30 First stage and Primary Regulator $115 BCD (inspection and service of inflator) $30
Tank Valve rebuild $30 Salt Water Damage $159    
Hydro, Tumble and Dry $59 Aga Mask Overhaul $185    
Visual Inspection & Fill $24 Exo Rebuild $185    
Nitrox Fill $18 Superlite Series Hats $230    
Hydro, & Fill $40        
Air Fill $10        

WE ARE THE ONLY DIVE STORE IN THE VICTORIA AREA WITH A FLOW BENCH

Liquid Heaven offers custom (approx. 60 measurements) fitting drysuits and wetsuits. We can alter any manufacturer suits that you may have that use to fit. Wrist and neck seal service also provided. Custom suits delivered to you in less than a week. Call for prices.

Rentals

Liquid Heaven's rental equipment is always new and maintained in excellent condition. Renting gear is ideal for quick weekend getaways.

 EQUIPMENT     Daily Rental  
Wetsuit Scuba Package
 NEW $ 55  
Drysuit  Scuba Package   NEW $ 85  
Wet Suit 7mm  (John & Jacket ) NEW $ 23  
Dry Suit (neoprene) NEW $ 58  
B.C.D.  (weight integrated) NEW $ 23  

Aluninum Tanks  50, 63, & 80's

Steel Tanks   72 cu, 80, 100, 120 & 130's

NEW

NEW

$ 13

$ 18

  
Regulator, triple gauges, LP hoses & Octopus NEW $ 23  
Mask, Fins, Snorkel NEW $ 20  
Boots, hood, gloves NEW $ 20  
35mm Underwater Camera NEW $ 20  
Video Camera - HI 8mm video camera and housing NEW $ 50  
Weight Belt - anysize NEW $ 12  
Low Pressure Hose NEW $ 7.50  
Ankle Weights NEW $ 7.50  
Pony Bottle & Regulator  13 cu. or 19 cu. NEW $ 26  
Speargun & Laser Sights NEW $ 40  
Aga Full Face Mask NEW $ 85  
       

Drysuit or wetsuit packages includes suit, regulator, octopus, triple gauges, LP hoses, BCD, tank, boots, hood, gloves, weight belt and gear bag. With a full suite of tools and experienced staff on site, we are able to repair most equipment locally with a minimum of delay.

We strive to provide a maximum of a one week turn around (usually 3 days) time depending up on parts and service kit availability. We have Oxygen cleaning services available as well. The cost depends upon the item being serviced. For example O2 cleaning a regulator combination of a 1st stage and two 2nd stages will typically add $45.00 to the cost of the service. Another example would be a Dual Inlet Isolating Manifold. This would cost an extra $45.00 as well ($15.00 ea per valve + the isolator).

The following is a list of the more common repairs and services we provide with estimates - contact us info@diveliquidheaven.com for an exact quote. Repair estimates subject to change at the discretion of the technician.