Hey Alec! Young diver here. Have been certified just over a year now and have been watching your videos from the beginning, love them all!! Thanks for all your hard work! I learn something new every time. Have a great day!
Great Alec you all right and back! We all heave anough damn pandemic thing, just waste of time. People in power causing us too much trouble. No I am getting my SCUBA system back to work, maintenance, inspection and back to diving. Wish you no more spiders and looking forward to watch fresh content of yours. Thanks
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Keep'em comin Alec, we love them. My wife and I are headed to the Keys to dive wrecks next week. We'll tip our hoods to a bull shark for ya.
Hi Alec! I love to watch your video's. They are educational and fun to watch, even after 15 years of diving experience. I'm glad you still make them. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands, Roy.
Welcome back Alec! I recently dug all my dive gear out of storage in prep of perhaps being able to get into the water in a few weeks time, and i have to say, my first though was "heck, what does ALL THIS STUFF DO!".. :-)
Thank you, Alec for yet another good video. However, one check I would add to the reg checklist: one should also check the 1st stage end of the hoses. Remove the hose protector and check that the hose is in good condition also near the connector.
Another great video, Alec. Thank you. I'm glad to see you're healthy and taking precautions during the Covid-19 crisis. It's interesting to hear you talk about how long a BC should stay inflated after cleaning. I've been following your tips about how to clean and maintain a BC since before I got mine. I wash it inside and out using BC cleaner, flush it repeatedly with fresh, clean water. and use the inflator valve attachment for your water hose that flushes out the inflator valve to make sure the mechanism is as free of salt and other crud as possible. I even apply a little silicone oil to the rubber diaphragms in the purge valves at the end of the season. I hung my BC up last summer after cleaning it, inflated it...and it's still inflated and tight right now. It hasn't lost any pressure. It's been this way for the last 6 years, it just doesn't lose pressure. I guess I just got really lucky, or I credit your advice and expertise because it certainly wasn't my know-how that ensured my equipment is in as good a condition as it is. You're great; keep the tips coming and continue to stay safe! Josh
We have 2 months shot and are going bi-weekly as its difficult to get Kevin to leave his ManCave and risky for my old bones to get sick. Lots more interesting subjects coming Gee.
Hello Alec, it's great to see and hear from you with another wonderful tech tip, my bags are packed and i'm ready to go as soon as our beaches are opened up again, i usually store my dive gear in a storage container.
Another great video. A little furry guy ate a hole in an very old backup mask. The up side is the wife said well you better go get a new one. How many times does that happen. Life is great in Montana and all ready got in some great dives this year. Diving this weekend. Stay safe. Your friend Mike and Tami Lukas Great Falls.
Timely video Alec. Just waiting for the pandemic restrictions to subside before getting back into it after 20 yrs off 😀 Pass the dive medical first for we over 45ers
Hi Alec, Thanks for your awesome videos. I learnt so much thanks to you over the years. I always wondered what is the O2 cleaning exactly. Could you make a video on this and show how you guys O2 clean a tank? What is the process (tank/valve)? Thanks a lot for everything
easy solution is = Dive! Dive! Dive!. but! Always be aware of your exit, your stupidity, and your lungs. Edit: Thank you Mr. Kevin and Thank you for sharing your time Mr. Peirce
excellent video!! Gonna go dive on June 22 with my buddy. ONe question tho, is it a good idea to tie a line on a rock and reel it in after the dive so that we don't get lost?
Hi Alec, thanks for another great video. Can you help me with the size of the coupling on the low pressure hose that goes to the second stage reg. As i understand its 9/16 UNF but its not standard hose fitting as it has another piece inside with an o-ring that slips inside the reg coupling to create air tight seal. I have to make my own hoses for my hookah setup, in the past i have cut one end off a standard scuba hose and fitted a tema fitting, however the hose is too narrow. I would rather use a wider diameter hose and fit a new fittings that go to the regulator and a tema fitting on the other end, i just cant seem to find these fitting. seems no coupling manufactures list specific scuba couplings. Appreciate any help you can offer.
Sounds like lots of unknown that I'm not comfortable giving a partial answer to something as important as hose connections. Recommend taking your setup to a local dive store, explain what you want and work to find a solution. While there, test it on a tank and if they have a pool, jump in (with someone watching), and try it out before going into deep water.
If your BC is still fully inflated overnight it may well be excellent. But maybe one or more dump valves may have just welded themselves closed. When you inflate the BC, check all the valves several times for function, then leave it overnight. Oh, and never store gear where there are spiders or rodents; that way you won't eat the first and the second won't eat your gear, LOL.
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Always a pleasure to watch. I treat Scuba kit as you would a car. Not driven, a car's oil seals harden, the aircon leaks, bushes stiffen and the tyres go square. BCs and regs are designed to get wet regularly and as you say also deteriorate if not used for a long period. At the moment I'm getting them out every few weeks and giving them a rinse, bolting on a tank and exercising all the valves. And if you still have a torch that uses the old style AA or AAA batteries, I'd take those out as well. Lithium-ion batteries of course don't turn nasty so I just leave those alone. When diving re-starts I absolutely support the getting used to the kit again and going through some drills in a controlled environment before trying anything challenging.
So I’m getting interested in diving and was wondering want size tank to get. Should I get a 30 cu tank or a 80cu tank for for min to be under. Also if I did get a 30 cu tank how many minutes would I get.
The minimum tank for a grown man is 80 cu/ft. The exception is my wife can dive beside be in a 65 cu/ft and surface with more air than I do. Tanks 30 cu/ft and under are primarily redundant air or bail out, not your primary tank. Visit you local dive store to compare 80 aluminum vs steel that best fits your body (shape, height, strength, etc). Thanks for watching Clay.
Tank: you didn't answer if your air is 12,18,24+ months old. A local diver died recently with apparently very old air (don't know how many years) as it was low on O2 content - something about metal eating at the O2 over time ?
Was he using a steel tank ? This is one of the reasons tanks need visuals. Oxidation/ rust in the tanks will use up O2 in the tank. Or so the old timers use to say.
@@alaind831 DEEP DIVER yup this kind of thing had happened in ships where rust depleted an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in a confined space, which have caused fatalities in the past maritimeaccident.org/categories/viking-islay/ not sure about how much it affects scuba tanks though
Good reminder. Don't just jump in thinking all will be well! You know the saying,"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!" The last thing you want to do is have to abort a dive due to faulty equipment.
I love watching your videos I'm glad you're okay and doing well. you're a huge benefits to our community
I appreciate that
Hey Alec! Young diver here. Have been certified just over a year now and have been watching your videos from the beginning, love them all!! Thanks for all your hard work! I learn something new every time. Have a great day!
That is awesome! Thanks Blake. You have many years of stories and adventures ahead.
Great Alec you all right and back! We all heave anough damn pandemic thing, just waste of time. People in power causing us too much trouble. No I am getting my SCUBA system back to work, maintenance, inspection and back to diving. Wish you no more spiders and looking forward to watch fresh content of yours. Thanks
Thanks for watching and no spiders please.
Good to see you safe and sound.
I try as I have lots more videos to share.
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Keep'em comin Alec, we love them. My wife and I are headed to the Keys to dive wrecks next week. We'll tip our hoods to a bull shark for ya.
Hi Alec! I love to watch your video's. They are educational and fun to watch, even after 15 years of diving experience. I'm glad you still make them. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands, Roy.
Hi Roy and thanks for watching and saying hi.
Hey Alec, glad to see you still have your sense of humor. Keeping it real and keeping it fun.Thanks again Alec.
Always!
Welcome back Alec! I recently dug all my dive gear out of storage in prep of perhaps being able to get into the water in a few weeks time, and i have to say, my first though was "heck, what does ALL THIS STUFF DO!".. :-)
Welcome back! Time to read the manual (yeah right).
Thank you, Alec for yet another good video. However, one check I would add to the reg checklist: one should also check the 1st stage end of the hoses. Remove the hose protector and check that the hose is in good condition also near the connector.
Good points!
Another great video, Alec. Thank you. I'm glad to see you're healthy and taking precautions during the Covid-19 crisis. It's interesting to hear you talk about how long a BC should stay inflated after cleaning. I've been following your tips about how to clean and maintain a BC since before I got mine. I wash it inside and out using BC cleaner, flush it repeatedly with fresh, clean water. and use the inflator valve attachment for your water hose that flushes out the inflator valve to make sure the mechanism is as free of salt and other crud as possible. I even apply a little silicone oil to the rubber diaphragms in the purge valves at the end of the season. I hung my BC up last summer after cleaning it, inflated it...and it's still inflated and tight right now. It hasn't lost any pressure. It's been this way for the last 6 years, it just doesn't lose pressure. I guess I just got really lucky, or I credit your advice and expertise because it certainly wasn't my know-how that ensured my equipment is in as good a condition as it is. You're great; keep the tips coming and continue to stay safe! Josh
Will do Josh and thanks for watching.
Great to see you again Alex. Missed your tech. Tips. Glad your well. Hope you can get back to the regular videos soon. Best of wishes for you.
We have 2 months shot and are going bi-weekly as its difficult to get Kevin to leave his ManCave and risky for my old bones to get sick. Lots more interesting subjects coming Gee.
Hello Alec, it's great to see and hear from you with another wonderful tech tip, my bags are packed and i'm ready to go as soon as our beaches are opened up again, i usually store my dive gear in a storage container.
Hope the pool gets opened for everyone soon. I feed so dry!
Hi Alec.. you videos are amazing.. thanks from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🇨🇷 🇨🇷 and Pura Vida
Thanks for watching Jonathan. Hello from Ontario Canada.
Another great video. A little furry guy ate a hole in an very old backup mask. The up side is the wife said well you better go get a new one. How many times does that happen. Life is great in Montana and all ready got in some great dives this year. Diving this weekend. Stay safe. Your friend Mike and Tami Lukas Great Falls.
Great to hear from you Mike. Have fun.
Alec
Timely video Alec. Just waiting for the pandemic restrictions to subside before getting back into it after 20 yrs off 😀 Pass the dive medical first for we over 45ers
If I'm breathing, I pass the medical.
Alec, you remind me of my grandfather lol and the sense humor haha , keep it up :)
Wow, thanks! My grandkids think I can do anything, don't want to let them know otherwise.
A little more knowledge and life experience shared by the master!! Thank you Alex!!
More to come Dr.
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter I would expect so. :)
Great tips and good with some new tech tips! I've watched all the old ones during this time 😅
You watched every one? Your going to be so smart you can start a TH-cam channel (hope you find a Kevin to do all the hard work!).
Good checklist. Glad to see back at it... I always love your Tech Tips.
Appreciate it!
more tech tips videos! nice to see you again.
I managed to drag Kevin away from his Mancave to shoot another series. Hope you like them.
Hey Alec, love your videos, ALWAYS a learning experience! Thanks!!!! :)
Much appreciate the feedback Bill. Learned enough to show off some at the next dive club meeting??
Nice video! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Missed seeing your videos
Missed making them Eric. We have a few months ready to keep us going until things stabilize. Have to take care of my 72 year old bones.
Thank you
You're welcome
Hi Alec,
Thanks for your awesome videos. I learnt so much thanks to you over the years. I always wondered what is the O2 cleaning exactly. Could you make a video on this and show how you guys O2 clean a tank? What is the process (tank/valve)?
Thanks a lot for everything
Welcome John and thanks for watching.
@2:35 I feel like that joke stuck a nerve in Kevin lol
He knows I kid him. You should see what he does to me while shooting!
easy solution is = Dive! Dive! Dive!.
but!
Always be aware of your exit, your stupidity, and your lungs.
Edit: Thank you Mr. Kevin and Thank you for sharing your time Mr. Peirce
We both thank you Hee.
Great List.
Glad you think so!
excellent video!! Gonna go dive on June 22 with my buddy. ONe question tho, is it a good idea to tie a line on a rock and reel it in after the dive so that we don't get lost?
You should have some way to return, either a line or compass or a landmark. Maybe a U/W navigation course for confidence.
stay safe and stay social distance.
I stay away from everyone. Maybe it's my personality?
Hi Alec, thanks for another great video. Can you help me with the size of the coupling on the low pressure hose that goes to the second stage reg. As i understand its 9/16 UNF but its not standard hose fitting as it has another piece inside with an o-ring that slips inside the reg coupling to create air tight seal. I have to make my own hoses for my hookah setup, in the past i have cut one end off a standard scuba hose and fitted a tema fitting, however the hose is too narrow. I would rather use a wider diameter hose and fit a new fittings that go to the regulator and a tema fitting on the other end, i just cant seem to find these fitting. seems no coupling manufactures list specific scuba couplings. Appreciate any help you can offer.
Sounds like lots of unknown that I'm not comfortable giving a partial answer to something as important as hose connections. Recommend taking your setup to a local dive store, explain what you want and work to find a solution. While there, test it on a tank and if they have a pool, jump in (with someone watching), and try it out before going into deep water.
If your BC is still fully inflated overnight it may well be excellent. But maybe one or more dump valves may have just welded themselves closed. When you inflate the BC, check all the valves several times for function, then leave it overnight. Oh, and never store gear where there are spiders or rodents; that way you won't eat the first and the second won't eat your gear, LOL.
I have sucked in a spider ONCE! Now it's puff than suck. Thanks for watching Tim.
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Always a pleasure to watch. I treat Scuba kit as you would a car. Not driven, a car's oil seals harden, the aircon leaks, bushes stiffen and the tyres go square. BCs and regs are designed to get wet regularly and as you say also deteriorate if not used for a long period. At the moment I'm getting them out every few weeks and giving them a rinse, bolting on a tank and exercising all the valves. And if you still have a torch that uses the old style AA or AAA batteries, I'd take those out as well. Lithium-ion batteries of course don't turn nasty so I just leave those alone. When diving re-starts I absolutely support the getting used to the kit again and going through some drills in a controlled environment before trying anything challenging.
So I’m getting interested in diving and was wondering want size tank to get. Should I get a 30 cu tank or a 80cu tank for for min to be under. Also if I did get a 30 cu tank how many minutes would I get.
The minimum tank for a grown man is 80 cu/ft. The exception is my wife can dive beside be in a 65 cu/ft and surface with more air than I do. Tanks 30 cu/ft and under are primarily redundant air or bail out, not your primary tank. Visit you local dive store to compare 80 aluminum vs steel that best fits your body (shape, height, strength, etc). Thanks for watching Clay.
alec have you watched jonathans blue world if not it is good
Jonathan is a great film maker and uses an old double hose regulator too!!
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter he says it is a modern version of it
Alec are you saying I gained weight?? I resemble that remark! (btw I like spiders as well but not in my mouth, for sure)
Me too!
Tank: you didn't answer if your air is 12,18,24+ months old. A local diver died recently with apparently very old air (don't know how many years) as it was low on O2 content - something about metal eating at the O2 over time ?
Was he using a steel tank ? This is one of the reasons tanks need visuals. Oxidation/ rust in the tanks will use up O2 in the tank. Or so the old timers use to say.
I believe so.
@@alaind831 DEEP DIVER
yup this kind of thing had happened in ships where rust depleted an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in a confined space, which have caused fatalities in the past
maritimeaccident.org/categories/viking-islay/
not sure about how much it affects scuba tanks though
As old as I am (or young), not had old tank air being a problem as I use it when filled. I'll leave this for others to find a proper answer. Hi Alain.
Good reminder. Don't just jump in thinking all will be well! You know the saying,"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!" The last thing you want to do is have to abort a dive due to faulty equipment.
Thats my point, some thing nothing has changed from when they left it years ago in the garage (spiders).
I predict post-COVID wetsuit sales for sizes XL - 2X are going to skyrocket! Thanks for the video Alec!
Or as i call it a Kevin XS!!! Lots of changes coming over then next year and hoping the underwater enjoyed it's break from divers.
my wet suit shrunk while it was hanging in the closet over the past 3 yrs... Especially the Top.
😂😂😂
Kevin says his suit shrunk down to a 4XL, barely get into it!!! HA. Must be a lot of 'neoprene evaporation' in the air.
"What kills people isn't the mild flue. It's the Remdesivire and the morphine drip."
Dr Peter McChulla
Didn't know that.
A
Next tech tip.. How to properly store your gear...
Look back in my videos for how to store your regulator. May help you.
other wetsuit.... *laugh*
Ha thanks.