Updated 3/10/2024  Open for business daily by appointment

Operated by Keoki Stender, manufacturer-trained service technician with >25 years experience in the scuba diving industry.  Direct to customer and wholesale to dive centers. 

Marine biological surveys, fish, corals, and invertebrates for Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific.

I also lead snorkeling trips for Oceanic Society, see dates below.

Call or text (808) 234-4971 to schedule drop-off and pickup appointment.  See map below. 

Print and complete the Service Order Form 

SUPPORTED BRANDS
Supported brands include Aqualung, US Divers, Seaquest, Apeks, Aeris, Oceanic, Hollis, Atomic, Scubapro, Subgear, Mares, Sherwood, TUSA, Zeagle, IST, XS Scuba, OTS Guardian.  Honors valid Aqualung, Apeks, Oceanic, AUP, Scubapro, and TUSA free parts replacement program for registered original owner with proof of purchase and contnuous service record provided before service begins.  Questions are welcome.  Not sure if your gear is supported?  Email a photo and I'll let you know.  Find or add your model to the regulator index.

WE DO NOT:
Service Cressi, Dacor, Dive Rite, OMS, HOG, Sea Elite, Poseidon, etc.
Repair gauges, computers, transmitters, damaged BCD's, wetsuits, or drysuits.
Perform cylinder visual inspections, hydro testing, air fills
Service camera housings
Repair snorkeling equipment
Teach or lead scuba courses or diving charters

SERVICE INTERVAL
Regulator overhaul is recommended after 50-100 hours of use, or 12-24 months with proper post-dive care for the average user, or sooner for professional/rental use or flooded/corroded/leaking.  BCD hose valves & o-rings and SPG hose swivels should also be replaced at time of service. 

PRE-INSPECTION
A free pre-inspection and function test is conducted prior to disassembly.  In situations where the equipment is deemed unfit or too costly to justify repairs, alternatives will be discussed.  By industry standards, once equipment is disassembled, new o-rings and seats supplied within factory service kits must be installed and tested to ensure proper function; it should not be reassembled with old parts and placed into service.

WHAT CONSTITUTES AN OVERHAUL
Complete service/overhaul includes a pre-inspection to gather baseline performance data and note external deficiencies.  Upon disassembly any major components no longer fit for use will be noted for replacement.  Metal parts are degreased and corrosion removed with a heated ultrasonic bath; plastic and soft parts are degreased, scrubbed, rinsed, and dried.  New parts from the manufacturer's service kit are inspected and prepared for reassembly according to the official service manual.  After assembly the 1st stage intermediate pressure is adjusted/set and the 2nd stages are tuned according to manufacturer specification.  Pressure gauge swivels and BCD inflator hose valves are also replaced.  BCD's inflators are overhauled , and dump valves are cleaned.  An inflation test is conducted to locate any leaks; bladder punctures cannot be repaired.

WARRANTY PARTS REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS
Aqualung, Apeks, Oceanic, Hollis, TUSA, and Scubapro offer the original owner free service kit credit at overhaul.  To qualify the owner must provide proof of purchase, plus uninterrupted proof of annual inspection every 12 months, and full overhaul with free kits every 24 months, +/- 30 days of purchase date anniversary except TUSA, which must be serviced annually.  It is important to adhere to this schedule to receive credit and provide these records before service.  Check your owner's manual for program details.  Please note that service kits may not include all parts replaced during overhaul, such as air spools, static o-rings, and inflator hose valves.
 
NITROX COMPATIBILITY & OXYGEN SERVICE
Oxygen-compatible Christolube is used for all standard work which is compatible with nitrox containing up to 39% oxygen.  Special procedures to render components ready for oxygen-service (>39%) must be specified beforehand. 

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Regulator seats are subject to a break-in period that may result in a slight leak (hissing) after a few dives / 2 months; some models are more temperamental than others.  While great effort is made to account for break-in, readjustment is provided at no additional cost in the absence of abuse, neglect, or contamination. 

PAYMENT
Cash, checks, credit cards, Venmo, PayPal accepted upon pickup.

 
LABOR RATES (does not include parts)  
Regulator - 1st stage, primary 2nd stage, alternate                   $40 per stage
Air 2 / Airsource / SS1 alternate plus inflator overhaul $45
BCD standard inflator overhaul, based on time required $10-40
I3 BCD Inflator / Flat E-valve overhaul $40
Annual inspection / bench test $15
Cylinder valve overhaul $25
Oxygen-clean surcharge (per regulator set) $20
Retail dive centers call for wholesale rates  

 
Keoki's Scuba
41-652 Inoaole Street
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 234-4971

Gray single story, left half of shared lot.  Dive flag on garage wall, white LED light at front door.  Please park all the way up on left half of the driveway, or street parking.  Do not block area fronting blue 2-story on right half of driveway.
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Content and images on this website are the property of Keoki Stender unless otherwise indicated.  Keoki's Scuba is not responisible for any personal or property damage or injury caused by any advice or services provided herein.  Scuba diving/snorkeling is a potentially hazardous activity and should only be attempted by qualified users in situations within their skill level and physical ability.  Your comments are welcome.