Wednesday, July 1 2009
Bacterial Contamination in Rinse Tanks
Posted By at 9:59 AM
A new study says don’t dip your mask and regulator
from the June, 2009 issue of Undercurrent
Recreational divers typically rinse their equipment in “communal” tanks filled with fresh water after completing dives. Often all the equipment (wetsuits, booties, fins, BCDs, regulators with mouthpieces and masks) is rinsed in common tanks. In some facilities, a separate tank is provided for rinsing regulators. Masks are often rinsed and even stored in a common tank on boats before a dive.
http://www.undercurrent.org/UCnow/articles/BacterialContamination200906.shtml