Equipment Service
East Coast Divers provides service for all parts of the scuba system. We are certified service technicians for dozens of brands as well as experienced service providers for Regulators, Cylinders, BC’s, Wetsuits, Drysuits, Masks, Fins, Dive Computers, and much more. Every service we provide comes with a 1-year warranty unless otherwise noted. This means we will back up any service we have provided by offering free mid-season tuning and full product support. Services we offer are outlined below along with benefits provided by the East Coast Divers Scuba Diving Equipment Service Department.
1 Year or 100 Dive Warrantee
All service provided is guaranteed for 1 year. Receive free mid-season tune-ups to keep your equipment tip-top till it’s next service is due. We back up the work that we do and want our customers safe and happy.
Fast and Predictable Turn-Around Times
Turn around time is subject to parts on hand. Needing to order parts can possibly add weeks or even occasionally months to service time. When this occurs it is often out of our control due to manufacturing parts availability. As service time changes you will be notified ASAP.
Supply Chain Issues
Due to pandemic supply chain issues we may not have all parts kits in stock and readily available, if you have any urgency to your service order please call or email the shop with details as soon as possible so we can meet your expectations. Even brands like Aqualung are running weeks to months behind in supply.
Rush Service Available
If you absolutely need your gear in less than 2 weeks we can often make that happen. Our service techs seldom travel at the same time and as long as a technician is available we can often have equipment turned around in a day or two if parts are on-hand. For “front of the line” expedition (within 3 days. Typically less) an additional $50 fee will be assessed. For next day service (only available at the discretion of the service technician) an additional $100 fee will be assessed.
* For All Rush Services – If we are unable to meet your need by date for any reason we will provide one of our rental regulators for free for your trip or up to 1 month *
Serviced, Checked, then Checked Again
After items are serviced they are rigorously tested. Then the item is hung for 24 to 48 hours to allow the seats to set. The item is then checked by another tech and finally checked a final time upon pick up.
Parts On Hand
With our active repair department, we keep over $15,000 of parts in stock at all times. This means we can service your gear and get it back to you faster than anyone! We only use high-quality replacement parts that meet or exceed manufacturer standards.
Brands We Service
Atomic Aquatics, Apeks, Aqua Lung, Hollis, Mares, Oceanic, Scuba Force, Scubapro, Sherwood Scuba, Tusa, XS Scuba, Suunto Dive Products*, Shearwater Research
*ECD does not service Suunto watches that do not have integrated dive computers
OUR SERVICES
Regulator/Valve Service
Scuba regulators are made to be robust pieces of equipment. They need to be able to work in some very hostile environments and if one were to fail every opportunity has been taken to ensure the reg fails in the open position (too much as opposed to no air). Unfortunately, they are finely tuned pieces of equipment. Plus, water, especially saltwater, causes a lot of wear and tear.
Here at ECDivers, we overhaul regulators every day. We deal with many different brands/models and designs. We don’t unnecessarily service equipment if it doesn’t need it and we can polish a ball of corrosion that was once a first stage back to its shiny glory. Check out our available services below.
Performance Check
- Inspection of the Mouthpiece and Exhaust Valve
- Clean Air Inlet
- Check Hose Integrity
- Check First Stage IP
- Smooth Switch Operation
- Adjust Second Stage
- Conduct Wet Test
- Unscheduled parts will be replaced on an "as needed" basis. E.g. Hoses, mouthpieces, Etc.
Overhaul
- Fully Disassemble
- Ultrasonic Cleaning of Metal Parts
- Conditioning of Plastic Parts
- Annual Parts Replacement
- Assembly and Tuning
- Unscheduled parts will be replaced on an "as needed" basis. E.g. Hoses, mouthpieces, Etc.
Overhaul + O2 Cleaning
- Fully Disassemble
- Ultrasonic Cleaning of Metal Parts
- Conditioning of Plastic Parts
- Removal of All Oils
- Annual O2-Compatible Parts Replacement
- Clean Assembly and Tuning
- Unscheduled parts will be replaced on an "as needed" basis. E.g. Hoses, mouthpieces, Etc.
Buoyancy Compensator Service
A divers BC is ultimately responsible for the diver’s positioning in the water. From descents to neutral buoyancy, controlled ascents, and positive buoyancy at the surface the BC does all the heavy lifting so to speak. Unfortunately, a BC that won’t hold air or one that inflates itself can take a dive from fun to frustrating and even dangerous.
Most divers don’t service their BC’s when then do their Regulators but they should. Saltwater is just as tough on your BC as it is on the rest of your gear. It’s important to make sure it can keep you safe and having fun.
BC Check & Repair
- Inflation with BC Cleaner & Hot Water
- Rinse Through Each Dump Valve
- Rinse Through Inflation Valves
- Full De-Salting of BC Interior
- BC Positive Pressure Check
Dive Computers
Your dive computer is the best decompression related information you have from dive to dive. As divers, we have to track our personal decompression obligations and dive computers are the most popular way to do that. Over 85% of divers use dive computers but without proper service, you’re at risk of your dive computer failing in the middle of a dive trip or worse, in the middle of a dive.
Our dive computer services are based around Battery changes and function testing. There are very few adjustments that dive centers can make to any of the computers available today. Some units can be sent back for service under certain situations. Our computer services are as follows.
Standard Computer Battery Change
- Warranted Battery Change (60 Days)
Suunto Watch Computer Battery Change
- Warranted Battery Change (60 Days)
- Watertight Integrity Check
- Depth Testing Included
Wrist Computer Depth Test
- Simulated 10-Minute Dive to 100ft
- Completed in Freshwater Environment
- Watertight Integrity Test
Tanks/Cylinders
Scuba cylinders are the only piece of dive equipment that is regulated by the U.S. government. Due to DOT regulations, cylinders need to be hydrostatically inspected every 5 years and industry standards require visual cylinder inspections to happen annually.
We do all of our tank servicing in-house with the exception of hydro inspections. Due to this please allow up to 4 weeks for hydros.
Visual Inspection
- External Inspection
- Internal Inspection
- Valve Inspection
- Lubrication & Reassembly
- Visual Sticker Included
- Primary O-rings Included
Visual Inspection Doubles
- External Inspection
- Internal Inspection
- Valve Inspection
- Lubrication & Reassembly
- Visual Sticker Included
- Primary O-rings Included
Visual Inspection (O2 Clean)
- External Inspection
- Internal Inspection
- Valve Inspection
- Lubrication & Reassembly
- Visual Sticker Included
- Primary O-rings Included
Hydrostatic Inspection
- DOT Certified Hydro Test
- Fresh Hydro Stamp
- Visual Inspection Included
- Please Allow 4 Weeks for Hydros
- Primary O-rings Included
Cylinder O2 Servicing tank < 40cf
- Cylinder Tumbling
- Hot Water & Degreasing Treatment
- Distilled Water Rinse
- Certified for Oxygen Service
- Valve Servicing NOT Included
Cylinder O2 Servicing tank > 40cf
- Cylinder Tumbling
- Hot Water & Degreasing Treatment
- Distilled Water Rinse
- Certified for Oxygen Service
- Valve Servicing NOT Included
O2 Clean Valve Servicing is charged at the same rate as Overhaul + O2 Cleaning, See “Regulator/Valve Service” above
Tank Fills
At East Coast, we fill all the major gases that divers need. We offer Air fills by individual fills or in a 10 fill card. We offer Nitrox fills up to 100%. Our Nitrox system allows us to Fill cylinders with premixed Nitrox (up to 40%*) without the need to O2 clean cylinders and valves. We can also fill O2 serviced cylinders with any percentage without risking contamination. Along with Nitrox we also have the ability to blend trimix. We fill any mix and maintain a stock of Helium. We even have an inlet on our fill panel to fill off previously filled cylinders. Our mixed gas fill station also features Haskel gas boosters as well as high-pressure storage bottles allowing us to fill up to 4500psi for Scott packs and paintball cylinder.
*Cylinders must be certified and stamped with “Over 40%” whenever pure O2 is used in a gas blend. Typically we have Premixed 32% on hand so richer mixes may only be available for O2 serviced cylinders and valves.
Air and Premix Fills
Air Fill
- $10 for FSOS*Anyone certified as a Gas Blender through East Coast Divers is considered a Fill Station Operator (FSO) who can blend their own cylinders without paying the blending fees. FSOs are still responsible for gas fees (including $8/tank for air).
- *tanks must have current visual sticker and hydrostatic test stamp
10-Pack of Air Fills
- Save $20!
- $80 for FSOS*Anyone certified as a Gas Blender through East Coast Divers is considered a Fill Station Operator (FSO) who can blend their own cylinders without paying the blending fees. FSOs are still responsible for gas fees (including $8/tank for air).
- *tanks must have current visual sticker and hydrostatic test stamp
Nitrox 32% Fill
- Premix Nitrox
- Custom nitrox blends are charged for air, blending fee, & /cubic foot of oxygen
- Price for cylinders up to 130cf
- *tanks must have current visual sticker and hydrostatic test stamp
10-Pack of EAN32 Fills
- Save $20!
- Premix Nitrox (32%)
- *tanks must have current visual sticker and hydrostatic test stamp
- ** limited to tanks up to 130cf - O2 billed per cf for larger tanks
Custom Fills
Custom Fill Labor
- Blending fee applies to any O2, Trimix, or custom Nitrox fill
- Does not include the cost of compressed air, O2 and/or He which is additional
- Price is per fill whip used (doubles filled with one whip are charged 1x)
10-Pack Fill Labor
- Save $20!
- Card can be applied to custom fill blending fee (labor costs) or a standard airfill
- Does not expire
- Does not include the cost of O2 and/or He which is additional
Oxygen
Helium
*Anyone certified as a Gas Blender through East Coast Divers is considered a Fill Station Operator (FSO) who can blend their own cylinders without paying the blending fees. FSOs are still responsible for gas fees (including $10/tank for air). For more info on our Blending Course click HERE.
All fills are priced per single scuba rated cylinder. Fills outside of our standards will be filled and priced using a prorated system.
We reserve the right to refuse fill service to any cylinder if we believe it poses a risk to our staff and/or facility.