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Depending on how much you dive, scuba dive regulators should typically be serviced once a year. However, before these annual checkups, there should be several things a diver can do to prolong a regulator's life and reliability.
 The dive regulator should be rinsed in fresh water after every dive. The best way to rinse the scuba regulator is to rinse it while it is still attached to the tank and the air is turned on. Rinsing it this way will prevent the water from entering the first stage, which would cause corrosion. There should be a dust cover that comes with your equipment. If you don't have one, make sure to go out and get one. The reason why we are stressing it so much is because the dust cover keeps the regulator free of debris like sand, mud, many different bits of organic matter. Most importantly, the dust cover will keep the water from getting into the first stage. Remember, water getting inside the first stage will carry the risk of causing corrosion. When you rinse the dive regulator, make sure to rinse it with gently running water and not a high pressure hose, which has the potential of forcing the water into the regulator. Last but not least, try to be as gentle as possible with your scuba hoses as they are very delicate. Avoid pulling or tying the knots. Also, when packing, don't stuff all of them too tightly. For more information on regulators and other scuba equipment, please choose from one of the following.
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