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Maintaining your BCD is just as important as your other dive gear. The main purpose of your BCD is to help you control your floating capacity underwater in the ocean. They are also an emergency tool to help you float up to the surface. Consequently, don't slack off on the proper upkeep of your buoyancy control device.
 Rinse in fresh water after every day of diving. Saltwater from the sea can sneak in and shorten the useful life of your BCD. Consequently, rinse thoroughly inside. A popular rinsing tip is to partially fill the BCD by pouring fresh water through the inflator hose. Then fill the remainder of the BCD with fresh air. Finally, swish the water around and empty it out. Just like the tank and the regulator, keep the BCD out of direct sunlight when you let the BCD dry.Avoid contact of the BCD with any petroleum based products or solvents. Your BCD is very delicate. Consequently, you should avoid rough treatment that can easily tear or damage its fabric. Otherwise, you would have to pay another $200 US dollars for a new pair of BCDs, Whenever, you store the BCD, leave it partially inflated. Try to have your BCD checked once a year. For more information on scuba gear, please choose from one of the following:
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