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Mike Gordon is the manager of our Service Department at Rick's
Not only is he an
EXPERT Dive Equipment Technician, but as a former Air Force C-130 Crew
Chief, Mike knows all about making sure that your diving equipment
functions properly as he did in the Air Force!
Tom Styles assisting! |
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Service Department
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Rick's Dive 'N Travel Center is
a Factory Authorized Warranty Service Center for all of the dive
equipment manufacturers that we represent. Our Repair Technicians
are also factory trained and highly skilled in repairing and servicing
diving equipment. Rick's criteria for servicing life support equipment are
the highest standards in the diving industry bar none. We use only
manufacturer's recommended service repair kits and factory parts for all
service items. This results in a "like new" performance and reliability
after each annual service is completed.
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR 21
POINT REGULATOR SERVICE FORM.
Rick also
warrants all new manufacturer's parts for one year and 90-day guarantee on
labor. Bottom line, if you have a problem, Rick's Techs will gladly
give you a quote for the service of your equipment and will notify you
prior to service of anything out of the ordinary that may be found during
our diagnosis. Many of our former customers who have moved from Arkansas, still send their
dive equipment back to us to be serviced because of our service
reliability and trust that we've established with them over the last 31 years.
"We have gone Techie"
New Technology is here at Rick's
tech
diving classes on a regular
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X-treme160 Electric Powered Sea
Scooter
Come have some fun!
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Azimuth Semi -Closed Rebreather For Nitrox
The AZIMUTH was designed as a constant mass flow Rebreather for
Nitrox operations up to 40 meters/132 feet depth range. It
features a by-pass valve with a button for a quick cylinder switch
and/or manual gas injection. The semi-closed cyclical circuit
oxygen/nitrogen mixture breathing apparatus has been designed only
for recreational purposes. AZIMUTH has gone through many tests
before being commercially produced proving to be fully reliable,
exceeding all expectations in all working conditions. The absence
of complicated and unreliable moving parts and the ease of
maintenance make this breathing apparatus simple, sturdy and
reliable in any dive setting. As it is produced utilizing the
latest-technology materials, the most innovative working processes
and being thoroughly inspected and tested, it represents the state
of art in NITROX mixture breathing apparatus
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Unit Type: Semi-closed Circuit Rebreathers
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Flow Meter with Hard Case Included
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Gas Mixture: NITROX 32% up to 60%
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CO2 Filtration: Calcium Hydroxide - Soda-lime
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Counter Lungs: 2 x 6.2 Liter capacity each one
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CO2 Canister Capacity: 2,35 Kg/ of 5.2 Lbs
material
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Dive Duration: 2h 30 min. (Nitrox 32%) and up to
4 hours with Nitrox 60%
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Operating temperature -1° + 35° Celsius/ 30 to
98 degrees Fahrenheit
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Max Depth: 40 meters/132 Feet with Nitrox 32%
and a PPO of 1.6
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Total Weight Ready For Use: 27 Kg/54 Lbs -
neutral in water
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SIZES: Small & Large only
FULL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
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With our New
Diver Heads Up Display Diver Mask
No gauges,
No hoses with this "bad boy"
Along with our New Full Face divers mask
Come take a test dive at Rick's
Free Setup & Training
Scuba Regulator Notice
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Use and Maintenance Caution----- A scuba
regulator is a sophisticated piece of equipment that supports life
underwater. A regulator should never be used by anyone who has not
completed a scuba course from a qualified instructor, or who is not
under close supervision from a qualified instructor. Physical injury and
fatalities have occurred in cases involving inexperienced divers using
scuba equipment.
Do not disassemble your regulator
yourself. Only qualified repairmen with proper tools and knowledge
should perform essential repairs and overhauls on scuba regulators.
Also, make sure your regulator is serviced regularly by a professional
qualified diver service tech who is familiar with your particular type
of regulator assembly. Your regulator should be serviced at least once a
year by a certified diving professional technician, and more frequently if heavily used.
Any amount over 50 dives would be considered "Heavily Use" during a
year. Nothing is wrong with this, however some divers
(instructors/Divemasters )etc. should have their regulator serviced more
than once a year in this case.
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Notice:
Remember to bring your warranty cards and/or proof of purchase
receipts along with past service history documentation if
your regulator is being serviced under the manufacturers
"warranty" program. For
specific information about each manufacturers warranty, use the link
below.
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Our service department is managed by
Mike Gordon, who has one goal in mind -
"To Provide Our Customers With First Class
Service"
To achieve and maintain that goal: |
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We utilize
the best and latest diagnostic system in the industry. |
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Our
technicians maintain current manuals and attend
regular manufacturers continued education courses.
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We use
state-of-the-art Ultra sonic cleaning and testing equipment. |
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Our "scuba air" is tested on a quarterly
basis to insure that it exceeds the requirements for CGA grade "E"
breathing air. While all dive stores may not be able afford to have this
independent inspection performed, we feel like those who are filling
scuba cylinders can't afford NOT to have this done, which again
separates Rick's from most other dive centers
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Rick's air has always tested better than the IANTD specifications for
Oxygen compatible air. After all, we use the same air you do! We Do Care! |
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Our
service center is a clean and professional source of pride to all of us
here at Rick's. |
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PADI Instructor Tom Styles analyzing Nitrox Cylinders while Ryan
Carroll is Pressure Testing Dive Computer (inset) |
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As
previously mentioned, Mike Gordon is a retired Air Force C130 Crew Chief
who knows the meaning of maintaining safe and reliable equipment, PERIOD!
Becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver in 1993 along with various Dive Tech
Schools, has offered Mike the opportunity and understanding of how diving
equipment should be serviced and maintained. Since many of the dive
equipment products that we sell and service have a valid warranty (some
lifetime) we are vigilant about assisting you with any warranty issues
that may come up. Our Tech department is also assisted by PADI Ryan
Carroll. Each of our Techs are dedicated in keeping our service department
running smoothly and professional and in a timely manner. We service most
brands of diving equipment at reasonable rates. If you have a
problem or question about any of your diving equipment or it is time for
your annual service |
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501.753.6004 or 1.800.521.3541. |
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Call for assistance & we
service all items we stock |
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VIP's................. Cylinder visual inspections are mandatory
and should be done yearly. Ricks utilizes the Visual Plus Inspection System
which uses an eddy current testing for potential
detects and cylinder cracks that may NOT be invisible to the human eye. |
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We are a Professional Scuba Inspection Station |
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HYDRO...................... Required
service every five years by DOT standards. |
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Regulator Service........Completed on an
annual basis to maintain warranties. |
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BCD Service............... We service your
inflator, leak test, overpressure valves, straps, buckles and a
comprehensive leak test. |
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Computer Service........Battery
replacement and gauge wet test |
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Nitrox Service............. Designed to
upgrade your equipment to be compatible or we can service your current
Nitrox Equipment. |
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Wet & Dry Suit Service........Rick's Tech Department can also repair
wet & dry suits. |
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RUSH Service
Available..............While
we usually try to have your equipment ready within 3 to 4
working days, (5-7 days during peak season) unless there is an unforeseen
need to order a part. However, we also offer "SAME
DAY RUSH SERVICE" for an additional charge, or we can
provide you with a "rental" if necessary. "We
understand everybody wants their equipment back "YESTERDAY", but we do it right the
first time so you can dive with peace of mind". |
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Wet & Dry Suit Service...........Rick's Tech Department can also
repair wet & dry suits.
You will need to provide the appropriate glue type of which we can order for you
if necessary! |
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Special Notice on Scuba Tanks:
Most small Dive Centers don't have the tools or knowledge that
Rick's Dive 'N Travel Center utilizes the latest "Visual Plus Eddy Current"
technology to check for neck cracks in aluminum cylinders. This method
enables us to detect unnoticed cracks and imperfections that cannot be
seen with the naked eye. Because we have found numerous old & some NEW
cylinders with cracks, that would not have been seen with the typical
"Visual Inspection", Rick's now
require that ANY scuba cylinder brought to us for a fill, must have the
Visual Plus
inspection or equivalent sticker present on the cylinder. Remember,
This is for your protection and the safety of our staff. We are talking about 3000 PSI - just respect
& take care of your diving equipment! |
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Service Tech
Gary Halsey preparing to fill
a scuba cylinder at our State of the art fill station!
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While these are just a few of our more common
services we provide, Rick's has a variety of other services available. If
you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to give us a call.
In certain cases we may ask for a initial deposit to proceed with the
service. This usually happens if someone brings in extremely "old"
equipment to be serviced. In all honesty, sometime the equipment just
isn't worth the pending charges! Ask our Tech for a quote if you have any
doubt! |
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PADI Instructor
Dennis Barber
servicing A Customers Regulator |
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