Build Your Own Surface Supplied Dive System: The Nuts, Bolts, and Fittings of Diving

• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Room 3: St. Andrews

Ever wondered how to set up your own surface-supplied diving system? This workshop is for you! Join industry pros like Paul Dimeo, James Bonovich, and Jim McAlister as they guide you through everything you need to know about building, modifying, and servicing your surface-supplied equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned DSO or just getting started, you’ll gain valuable insights on diving system components and how to put them together.

What You’ll Learn:

• The Basics: We’ll start with an overview of different setups, like hookah vs. surface-supplied with communications, and walk you through essential components such as manifolds, valves, airlines, umbilicals, full-face masks, and more.
• How to Build & Modify Equipment: Learn how to modify traditional scuba equipment to fit surface-supplied systems. We’ll explain various adaptors, fittings, and valves, and show you exactly what to buy and where to get it.
• Hands-On Experience: You’ll leave with knowledge about how to service your equipment and function-test it. Plus, you’ll receive a take-home packet with all the key information organized for easy reference.

Workshop Highlights:

• Pro-Led Training: Industry experts will walk you through everything from basic components to full system setups.
• Types of Systems: Explore mobile air/comm carts, hookah setups, and even large-scale stationary systems like MBA’s KFT setup.
• Equipment Breakdown: Get the lowdown on where to purchase adaptors, hoses, valves, and carts. We’ll cover everything, from stainless steel vs. brass to NPT vs. JIC terminology.

You’ll leave with all the resources you need to build or modify your own surface-supplied dive system—and know exactly where to buy the best components!

This workshop promises to be practical, hands-on, and packed with actionable insights for anyone involved in diving systems. Whether you’re building from scratch or upgrading existing equipment, this session will give you the skills and knowledge to do it right.

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