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Forgetting to watch the time and
staying down too long.
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Using air quicker than planned due
to overshooting depth, getting caught in a current, getting lost,
nitrogen narcosis, diving in cold water, getting caught in kelp or
fishing line.
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Sudden regulator malfunction due
to corrosion or too much time between overhaul.
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O-ring failure on any of the First
stage regulator ports.
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Regulator stuck in "free-flow" due
to foreign particles or sand.
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Regulator "freezing up" in cold
water leaving you suddenly without air.
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Stuck Pressure Gauge reflecting
incorrect pressure in your tank.
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Air cut off due to tank valve not
turned on all the way.
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Rupture of SCUBA tank o-ring due
to misalignment or wear.
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Second stage regulator diaphragm
develops a tear or slips out of place.
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O-ring failure on BC air inflator
or valve stuck in the open position.
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Burst disc failure on SCUBA Tank
valve due to corrosion or age.
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Clogged filter on first stage
regulator due to sediment or rust from tank.
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Leak develops at any one of the
High or Low pressure hose fittings.
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Mouthpiece on second stage
suddenly coming off regulator.
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O-ring failure on pressure gauge.
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Rupture of either High or Low
Pressure hoses.
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O-ring failure on Octopus
regulator.
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Rental tank not filled completely.
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Damaged First stage regulator due
to falling object / impact.
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High or Low pressure hose cut or
severed on sharp rock / impediment.
