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Scuba Center Eagan
1571 Century Point
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(651) 681-8434 |
Scuba Center Minneapolis
5015 Penn Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
(612) 925-4818 |
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As many frequent visitors to scubacenter.com know, we continually update our
site to better serve you. Many of these changes begin with questions or
suggestions from our customers.
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COVID-19 News -- Updated June 28, 2020. ** |
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Both
Scuba Center locations are OPEN and classes have resumed! |
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** We require that all Customers
and Staff wear a mask / face covering and
practice appropriate social distancing. ** |
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We will continue to offer Contactless
Curbside Pickup for customers who prefer this option. |
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How does Scuba Center
Contactless Curbside Pickup work? |
- Call the location you
have selected
to let us know you have arrived: Eagan:
(651) 681-8434 Minneapolis: (612)
925-4818
- Our staff member will
ask for your order information and vehicle description. We'll
then walk the order outside for you, while practicing
appropriate social distancing.
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At Scuba Center, we care deeply about
the customers we serve. Please monitor our web site and Facebook page for updates. |
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Thank you for all of the expressions of support we've received.
It is the thing that keeps a small business going. |
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COVID-19 Warning: An
inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place
where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious
disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting Scuba Center (shopping,
attending classes, etc), you voluntarily assume all risks related to
exposure to COVID-19. |
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Special Notice -- 6351 T6 Aluminum
Alloy Cylinders: |
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Effective immediately (June 17, 2020) Scuba
Center will no longer fill any Aluminum Cylinder made from 6351 T6
Aluminum Alloy. These cylinders have exhibited a history of SCL (Sustained
Load Cracking) and / or rupturing. While these cylinders have not been
recalled, this decision was made with the safety of our staff and
customers as the utmost priority. |
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PSI, Inc. (Professional Scuba Inspectors)
states:
"Sustained load cracking (SLC), a metallurgical anomaly,
occasionally develops in 6351 aluminum alloy high-pressure cylinders. As
the name implies, SLC usually occurs in cylinders that remained filled for
long periods of time. US manufacturers that used 6351 alloy included Luxfer Gas Cylinders (made prior to May 31, 1988), Walter Kidde, Cliff
Impact, Norris Industries (SP6688) and Kaiser (SP6576). The permits for
both Norris and Kaiser have expired and those cylinders are no longer
approved for use in the US. Luxfer stopped using 6351 alloy by mid 1988
and now provides a complete listing on its web site of dates when various
cylinder models were changed to a proprietary 6061 alloy. Catalina
Cylinders began making aluminum cylinders in 1986 using a 6061 alloy that
is NOT susceptible to SLC." |
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The following is a list of cylinders made of
6351 Alloy that will no longer be filled by Scuba Center: |
All Luxfer Cylinders Manufactured Prior to
June 1988.
All aluminum tanks under Special Permit # 6498, 922, 7042,
8107, 8364, 8422.
All Walter Kidde 3AL Cylinders.
All Cliff Impact
Cylinders. |
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Thank you for understanding this important
safety decision. |
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SCUBAPRO "FREE TRANSMITTER"
PROMOTION DETAILS:
Purchase either an air-integrated Galileo HUD
(regularly $1699, now $1399) - save $300, or an air-integrated G2
wrist (regularly $1399, now $1050) - save $349, and receive a free
transmitter.
Available at both Scuba Center locations while
supplies last. |
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Scuba Center is thrilled to
announce the launch of a new Shearwater® dive computer; welcome the
PEREGRINE™. |
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An easy
to use, full-color robust computer which brings affordable
quality to divers everywhere, the PEREGRINE offers
exceptional value and performance at $450.
The
bright, easy to read color screen with simplified operation
makes it a clear choice for the diver starting their
adventure but with room to grow. With four diving modes,
Air, Nitrox, 3 Gas Nitrox and Gauge the PEREGRINE stands
apart as an entry-level dive computer.
Best suited
for Air and Nitrox divers but with the no lockout full
decompression support you expect from Shearwater. Wireless
charging and Bluetooth support offer the convenient
connectivity expected.
Each unit comes standard with
a black silicone strap & shock cord. Accessory straps in
White or Ocean Blue are available to provide customization. |
- Full Color. High
Resolution. Easy-to-read display (2.2” LED LCD display
with vivid, enhanced color range and saturation).
- Simplified diving modes
and full decompression support (Uses Bühlmann ZHL-16C
with gradient factors. Shearwater dive computers never
lockout for dive plan deviations).
- Air (Simple air mode
for everyday diving)
- Nitrox (Up to 40%)
- 3 Gas Nitrox (Up to
100% O2)
- Gauge
- Intuitive dive planner
- Two Button Interface
(Simple to navigate, state-aware menu structure. 316
stainless steel buttons.).
- Wireless Charging
(Battery life per charge is up to about 30 hours on
medium brightness level. USBwireless charging station is
included.)
- Wireless Data Transfer
Smart Technology (Enables you to upload dive logs using
wireless data transfer smart technology to Shearwater
Cloud and free firmware updates).
- User Customizable
Display
- Multiple Languages
Supported
- Optional color wrist
straps available from Shearwater
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Technical Bulletin
07012020 |
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Subject: High-Pressure Gauges sold
between 2012 and 2018
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Where used:
Sold as a stand-alone product, p/n GB01
Standard Fill Checker,
p/n AC360
Deluxe Fill Checker, p/n AC365
Deluxe Cylinder
Equalizer, p/n AC366 |
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Identify: The GB01 HP gauges in question have a black
face card with an outer white scale in psi, and an inner blue
scale in bar They are filled with a clear oil. They have ¼” NPT
threads (Fig. 1). |
| The Problem:
In the rare event of an internal leak, the black over-pressure
(OP) relief plug (Fig. 2), located on top, should vent, allowing
excess pressure to escape. It does not in all cases. XS Scuba is
finding that as these over-pressure plugs age; they are becoming
harder. While originally supple and pliable, some that have been
in the field for many years have become hard. In some cases, they
found that the plug had become too hard to properly relieve excess
pressure should there be an internal leak. This can result in the
glass lens shattering outward. |
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For more info or questions email: Info@XSscuba.com |
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Technical Bulletin
06012020 |
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In the last few years, the dive media,
as well as the Dive Alert Network (DAN), has shined a spotlight on
a potentially hazardous situation where nylon regulator hose
interiors can crystalize, resulting in the possibility of crystals
dislodging and creating an obstruction in the regulator. Miflex,
the largest producer of nylon braided hoses in the world, and XS
Scuba, their North American distributor, want to provide details
on this situation to put minds at ease.
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Click for Full Details |
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For more info or questions email: Service@XSscuba.com |
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Class dates
| updated July 16,
2020 |
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Dive Travel | updated July 11,
2020 |
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CoCo View Resort (Roatan): Jan 23-30, 2021
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Provo (Turks and Caicos): Feb 20-27, 2021 |
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Little Cayman: Mar 6-13, 2021 |
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Red Sea: June 3-20, 2021 |
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Fiji: Oct 31-Nov 12, 2021 |
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Pacific Northwest: Postponed |
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Online Dive Store
| updated July 31, 2020 |
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Water Rescue Equipment
| updated July 24, 2020 |
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