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GMD Service Technicians have years of experience servicing life support equipment. Technicians hold factory service certifications, and are factory trained and certified. We service almost every brand of scuba equipment in our repair facility.
(If it's for diving we can fix it). All of our Cylinder Inspection Technicians hold current PSI certifications, and have been trained to recognize the need for cylinder neck Eddy Current testing. Gigglin' Marlin Divers has a long standing reputation for quality repairs and excellent customer service.

Equipment service adheres to the following strict guidelines:

  • All equipment is pre-tested prior to servicing.
  • All equipment is serviced with Original Equipment Manufacturer parts.
  • All equipment is assembled & torqued to manufacturer specifications.
  • Speciality tools are utilized per manufacturer guidlines.
  • All equipment is internally & externally inspected for wear & damage.
  • All equipment is cleaned (ultrasonically when possible) & made as like new as possible.
  • All equipment is setup & adjusted according to manufacturers specifications.
  • All regulator stages are disassembled with care to avoid damage.
  • All regulator stage static and dynamic O-rings are replaced.
  • All regulators are put through a series of bench tests, & Magnehelic I.P. Equipment is utilized to insure proper 2nd stage cracking pressures are adjusted to factory specifications.
  • All regulator stages are vacuum retested & intermediate pressures are adjusted to manufacturer’s specifications.
  • All regulator tests are documented & available for customer review.
  • All warranty paperwork is submitted when current.


Oxygen cleaning scuba equipment has a very specific and detailed set of guidelines that are required. Please inquire if you are interested in the procedure for your NITROX O2 Compatible or O2 Clean equipment.

Our Platinum Club & TECH Club Members enjoy deep discounts on their equipment maintenance & rentals.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

REGULATOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE / REBUILD:

First Stage
Second Stage
Octopus
Alternate Air Source 2nd Stages
S.P.G. Spool Swivel & Hose assembly
Oxygen Cleaning & Rebuild (per stage)
Oxygen Cleaning S.P.G. Swivel & Hose Ass'y OR INF.Q.D. & Hose Ass'y
All prices are plus parts. Parts Kits typically range between $8 - $28/stage.

REGULATOR PRE-TRIP INSPECTION:

Remove and inspect conical filter, check 1st stage Intermediate pressure and
cracking pressures. Inspect mouthpieces, clean 2nd stage housing

HOSE WRAP INSTALLATION (per hose)

SERVICES PROVIDED:

BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR (BCD) ANNUAL MAINTENANCE:
Thoroughly remove, clean & inspect all moving parts, dump valves, seats, seals & springs.
Complete cleaning of inflator, airway, dump & overpressure valve components according to manufacturer
recommendations. Thorough inspection of all components looking for cracks, wear & defects including BCD Body, straps & buckles. Replacement of all warranty parts (which may include filters, seats & dynamic O-rings) and worn or defective components per manufacturer recommendations. Rebuild inflator valve, & inspect Schrader valve.
Adjust and leak test bladder.

Oxygen Cleaning Balanced Inflator 2nd Stg. (Service + Parts)

TANKS AND VALVES:
Annual Visual Inspection (Includes Tank Neck O-Ring)
V.I.P. Plus Eddy Current (Includes Tank Neck O-Ring)
V.I.P. Doubles (Includes Tank Neck O-Ring(s))
HYDRO (Includes Tank Neck O-Ring)
Valve Rebuild + Parts
Air Fill
Cleaning / Tumbling (Due to corrosion)
Oxygen Cleaning cylinder
Oxygen Cleaning cylinder K valve
Oxygen Cleaning cylinder Y / H & J valve
Oxygen Cleaning Cylinder Isolation Manifold

COMPUTERS:
Annual service requested on your computer includes: Instrument inspection
looking for cracks or other defects. Pressured air cleaning of debris / sand
from component. Replacement of Battery(s) and O-ring.

DRY SUIT REPAIR:
P Valve Installation
Pocket Installation
Standard Latex Neck Seal
Standard Latex Wrist Seal (Pair)
Patch Repair

SPEAR GUN SERVICE:
Annual Overhaul
Wood gun stock reconditioning
Gulf rigging with stainless steel coated cable & quick release

Platinum Club Membership includes many Benefits such as discounts on
annual maintenance and other member benefits . PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS
!!*


PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS FOR REPAIRS
OTHERWISE, A RUSH CHARGE of $25.00 WILL APPLY. THANK YOU!!

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Gigglin' Marlin Divers
2211 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77098

281.445.3483
Fax: 713.521.1888

Store Hours
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