If you’re an avid scuba diver, you know that your gear is essential to your safety and enjoyment while diving. After you buy your gear, the next question most divers ask themselves is how often should you get your gear serviced?

Here are a few general guidelines:

• Get your BCD (buoyancy control device) and regulator serviced at least once a year.
• Get your wetsuit and drysuit serviced as needed, depending on how often you use them.
• Get your dive computer serviced at least once every two years.
• Get your dive tanks hydrostatically tested every five years.

Of course, these are just general guidelines. If you use your gear frequently, you may need to get it serviced more often. If you have any concerns about your gear, always err on the side of caution and get it checked out by a qualified technician.