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Repair & Maintenance

Repair & Maintenance

Repair & Maintenance

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Buy scuba diving and snorkeling repair and maintenance supplies in Canada — Aquaseal adhesive, wetsuit and drysuit shampoo, silicone grease, o-ring kits, zipper lubricant, gear wash, mask defog, neoprene repair patches, and save-a-dive kits. Keeping your gear clean and properly maintained extends its service life significantly and prevents minor issues from becoming dive-ending or equipment-damaging problems. 

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What to know about gear care and maintenance

Rinse after every dive — the single most important habit
Salt water, chlorine, and silt are the primary causes of premature gear degradation. Salt crystals left in neoprene seams, regulator hose fittings, BCD bladder connections, and zipper teeth accelerate material breakdown. Rinse everything thoroughly with fresh water after every dive — exterior surfaces, BCD bladder interior (add water through the inflator hose, slosh, drain), regulator hoses with the dust cover on (never with the first stage port exposed), and the inside of wetsuit and drysuit boots. A thorough rinse takes three minutes and adds years to your gear.

Wetsuit and neoprene care
Wetsuit shampoo removes salt, chlorine, and odor from neoprene without damaging the material or the seams. Use it periodically — not after every dive, but at the end of a dive trip or dive season. Aquaseal FD adhesive repairs tears, holes, and delamination in wetsuits, drysuits, booties, and other neoprene gear — applied as a flexible urethane sealant, it creates a waterproof bond that moves with the neoprene. For small pin-holes, a dab of Aquaseal from the inside of the suit is sufficient. For larger tears, clean and dry the area first and allow the adhesive to cure fully before the suit is used.

O-rings and silicone grease
O-rings are the small rubber seals used throughout scuba gear — tank valves, regulator first stages, BCD inflator fittings, dive computer battery compartments, and underwater camera housings. They fail by cracking, deforming, cutting, or becoming contaminated with sand and debris. A deluxe o-ring kit with 225 assorted sizes and o-ring picks covers most scuba gear applications. Some orings require a thin film of food-grade silicone grease to an o-ring before reinstalling it — this extends its life and ensures a proper seal (check the user manual of the piece of equipment for guidance). Never use petroleum-based lubricants, which degrade rubber over time.

Mask defog — apply before every dive
A clean, defogged mask lens is essential for seeing clearly underwater. New masks have a factory coating that causes persistent fogging — remove it by scrubbing the inside of the lens firmly with toothpaste or dish soap, then rinse. Before every dive, apply a small amount of defog solution to the inside of the dry lens, spread it around, and rinse lightly. Stream2Sea mask defog is reef-safe and biodegradable — what washes off your lens enters the water you are diving in. Never touch the inside of the lens with your fingers after applying defog — body oils cause immediate fogging. Never use a lighter to burn your mask lens to eliminate fogging - this can permanently damage or weaken the mask's lens and silicone skirt creating a serious risk of failure and safety underwater.

Frequently asked questions

How do I repair a tear in my wetsuit?

Clean and dry the area around the tear completely — Aquaseal will not bond to wet or contaminated neoprene. Apply Aquaseal FD to both surfaces of the tear and press together, or apply it as a coating over a small hole. Allow it to cure for at least 8 to 12 hours before use — longer in cold conditions. For a tear on a seam, apply from both the inside and outside of the suit for a more durable repair. Aquaseal creates a flexible urethane bond that moves with the neoprene and is water resistant once cured. For large tears or damage to the seams of a drysuit, professional repair by a qualified technician is recommended.

How often should I clean my wetsuit and what should I use?

Rinse your wetsuit with fresh water after every dive. Use wetsuit shampoo for a deeper clean at the end of a dive trip or at the start and end of each season. Wetsuit shampoo removes salt residue, chlorine buildup, and the bacteria that cause odor — regular dish soap is acceptable in a pinch but can dry out the neoprene over time. Wash the suit inside-out as well as outside. Air dry completely before storing, inside-out first, then right-side out. Never machine wash a wetsuit on a hot cycle, tumble dry, or leave it compressed in a bag — all three accelerate neoprene degradation.

What is Aquaseal and what can it be used for?

Aquaseal FD is a flexible urethane adhesive and sealant used to repair tears, holes, delamination, and seam separation in wetsuits, drysuits, dry bags, booties, gloves, hoods, and other watersports gear. It bonds to neoprene, rubber, fabric, and most synthetic materials. Once cured, it is waterproof, flexible, and resistant to salt water, UV, and most chemicals. It is the industry standard for wetsuit and drysuit field repair — every serious diver's maintenance kit should include a tube. For camera housing o-ring grooves, drysuit seal edges, and boot soles, a small dab of Aquaseal applied before wear prevents the most common failure points.