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Henry P. Babcock

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Technical and repair expert in many different types of equipment and diving physics and physiology. Associate In Science Degree in Recreational SCUBA diving from SBCC Marine Diving Technology program. Several years diving experience. Repair technician for Aqua Lung America (U.S. Divers)

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User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Eran	09/05/11	10	10	10	Thanks to Henry for a concise and .....
Wil	09/09/10	10	10	10	I appreciate Henry's help!! It is most .....
Rhomi	09/03/10	10	10	10
charles	08/30/10	10	10	10
Ali	01/31/10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Henry P. Babcock

2011-09-05 prescription masks:

Hi Eran, I hear ya! I have mild myopia, but the astigmatism is even worse. I'm not quite to the point of needing a corrective mask, but after my recent trip to St. Maarten, I've been giving it stronger

2011-06-19 reg hoses:

Hi Greg, There are no "laws" that regulate servicing your SCUBA equipment. However, it is always recommended to have a trained, certified technician service your equipment for safety reasons. Hope

2010-09-08 Batteries in Dtigital Dive Timers(DDT):

Wil, In that previous answer, regarding a Mares bottom timer, I was referring to some specific units, but the Tekna timers was not among them. One of the places that used to do those was Brass Anchor

2010-08-24 co2 vave leaking:

Charles, A BCD with a CO2 valve in the pocket is an older model indeed! If the rubber coated stem in the pocket has a Schrader valve in it, and that's what is leaking, you might be able to replace

2010-06-14 Dive Equipment:

Andrew, I apologize for being slow to respond. There is just not a whole lot of info about SCUBA equipment function and repair available to the general public. I am aware of one book that gives

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