Vintage Scuba: Old vs New Owners Manuals - S10E02
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- Todays owners manuals say to rinse well and for all service, visit your local dive shop. Alec will surprise you with what a 1959 Healthways regulator owners manual provided the proud owner.
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1989 I was certified. I love this channel. At 60 I love being new!
You are still a kid, lots to learn my friend.
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Old scuba from Alec, really? This is my favourite day !
Thank you. Move vintage coming including; submarines, the great u/w artist John Steel and Healthways advanced reg. Thanks for watching.
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Old car manuals were explaining how to do valve adjustment.
Modern manuals advise not to drink a battery fluid.
Exactly what I was thinking about when shooting this but saying 'don't drink battery fluid' could start some stupid trend today. Thanks for watching.
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When companies cared about sending and equipping divers with knowledge. I would of loved that time period.
I call it the BL days, Before Lawyers.
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Alec, it's all business first and foremost. Back in time manufacturers were more enthusiastic... time of pioneers. Today, no one cares but money making.
In the 50's and 60's, there were no local dive shops so self-service was expected. That's why the parts, costs and process were included with new regs. You had to trust yourself to get it right, not a trained pro like today.
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@Alec Peirce Scuba That's true as well. Thank you Alec, for your response.
I got certified in 2016, so I'm a relative newb, at least to the World of diving! Times change, but as you say, there are always pros and cons to old and new.
That is true Simon. I'm still surprised when a genuine improvement is made to something 50+ years old.
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A time before lawyers got involved with scuba diving.
Oh yes.
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I wish we could get the parts from the dealer like the days before
Sadly as great brands like Dacor and Healthways have faded, so have proper parts, tools and manuals.
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For me it's just sad, because I'm a tech. I love the technics etc. I love to know how things work. Even if you can't fix it by yourself you may know how things work and which part may need to be repaired.
So I prefer the old manual, by far.
I'm with you Ben but now its a much more disposable world so why learn? Just use and let someone else fix it. Divers are missing out on knowing how their gear works. Hope it changes.
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Hi Alec, could you please take a look at the scuba gear used in Luc Besson's The Big Blue, expecially the 'iconic' red frame Scubapro mask (with transparent skirt and filled with white silicone I guess) that one of the character usues? Could you make a video about it?
I know of the movie but not the gear particulars. I prefer to have hands on gear so viewers can see it completely.
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This reminds me that I need to service my equipment, is there a site online where I can find such maintenance instructions?
Don't know of any as most modern service procedures usually have manufacturer specific tools. Other than taking a brands service course, its not something you can do safely online.
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@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter the equipment is quite old ( Vintage ) i doubt that the manufacturer still exists.
When I finally purchased my first regulator I was extremely disappointed in the lack of info in the manual. I wanted and expected the one from back in the day. Good video!
For someone like myself who has dived for decades, I have seen the dumbing down/simplification of user manuals. Primarily due to legal concerns/liabilities from past accidents. Too bad as divers can benefit from knowing more about their gear and ho to keep it working perfectly.
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the net result is that poeples becomes less ressourceful and more subject to be the target of charlatans and the pseudo experts
It is sad but it is the truth.
Self-sufficiency has declined to where Google is the answer to any problem, not thinking, tinkering or asking someone experienced.
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I watch only vintage scuba videos from Alec Peirce, this are simply the most interesting to me because recent scuba gear is easily accessible, but vintage only specific distinctive places like this
Thank you for the kind feedback and for watching this stone age diver's rants.
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Great video, few people try to understand function, to me it's a safety standpoint. I wish the regulator companies nowadays would be more informative but I understand why. That's why vintage is so great It was a great research and development time. If you have any information on that a history lesson video would be great. I'd watch another one. 👍
I do have 3 more vintage videos that alternate with Scuba Tech Tips. Lots more for you to remember and laugh at.
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Cool they don't want us fixing anything now they just want to sell us a new one built to fail is the modern business practices sad really hope you and yours are well Alec
Doing just fine, thanks Tom.
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Hi Alec. Great comparison. As a former LDS owner, what are your thoughts on today’s world? I was taught to send regs back to shop for service. No ands, or, ifs. Go to LDS for service. I see this as a logical move for most divers, but it would be nice if there were more stores offering service classes for those that want to learn.
Service by a pro is still the best, safest and smart decision a diver can make. Maybe there is a recall you didn't know about, a pro will check the serial number for any issues before starting work. Few divers are truly competent with self service, even after taking courses and buying tools they use once a year. Practice makes a better service tech.
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@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter" practice makes a better service tech ", this should be true but... it depens on what hands it falls.
somebody that is sloppy in his work will stay sloppy even if he is " certified "as technician,
I 've had too many bad experiences in my carrer to blindly put my life in the hands of somebody that can be sloppy so for convenience, I can have an equipment services by a LDS but be sure that I'll open and check the work before using it at depth.
that emply that I've had to buy, build tools and study reference books before attacking an equipment.
It is the price to pay to have the peace of mind when I use a diving equipment
👍😎🤿amazing
Thank you.
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I miss your old background with the scuba 2000 sign in the back 😂
I like to visit every dive shop near me but will return to S2K again.
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@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Keep it up! It's always great to hear from you. Cheers
I used to give that same look when a customer asked about the lifetime warranty. I told them if they die while diving, the warranty is over.
Ha thats good, thanks.
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My Dacor Pacer XP had a lifetime warranty. I needed to repair it. Mares replaced it with a new one. Sure it’s less quality that my original but it’s new and safe.
Loved my old Dacor 900. Look for my restoration video to bring back memories.
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How did you manage to do that, I have a brand new never used XLP lying here 😀 Don't think you get that done in Europe however
Vintage Scuba videos of your are the best in the world. No one else can show us so much due to your experience.
Could you please show us and discuss vintage scuba gear from your collection?
Thank you
If you look back through the Vintage Scuba series, almost all the items were mine. When Kevin and I started Vintage Scuba, my garage, store, living room and basement were full of vintage stuff. Sold most off and down to just the living room to clear out.
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@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter Very interesting whats left. Do you plan to revise it on channel or just going to sell it all?
@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter I've whatch them all of your vintage scuba videos Alec, love them all. I was looking for new videos of this kind. I like to see different vintge scuba gear, learn about it with you