Tech Tip #1

If you dive more than once a month, you should own one and know how to use it. A failing 1st stage can ruin your whole dive day! Often mis-diagnosed as a leaky 2nd stage, a high or creeping IP will first show up in an unbalanced part of your system. High IP's are especially problematic for drysuit inflators.

How to check your IP: Connect an IP gauge to your low pressure inflator hose, turn on the air, and cycle the 1st stage several times. Watch for it to lock-up. Give it a chance to settle in, but be careful you don't break your gauge by allowing too high a pressure! We recommend Dive Rite IP gauges - they are simple to use, durable, and reasonably priced.