A buoyancy Control Device (BCD) is an essential part of diving equipment, because it controls the three states of buoyancy while Diving: Although positive on the surface, negative as you descend, and neutral, while you explore the underwater world.
Check these three States buoyancy is important, especially positive and neutral. Positive buoyancy will help you to float effortlessly, surface, and buoyancy neutral, will help you to move freely without crushing or damaging the delicate marine life.
What types of BCD are there available?
There are three styles of BCD: front mounted, rear-mounted and jacket style, the latter being the most commonly used today.
Characteristics to consider when purchasing a BCD
A BCD must be well able to hold enough air for you provide ample buoyancy to the surface. In addition, it should have an inflation rate sufficiently large pipe and deflation that you can easily use. Other important features include more relief valve to prevent it from bursting when inflated more and more importantly, it must include at least one emergency deflation valve to release all the air quickly in an emergency.
How to maintain a BCD
BCDA, and any other part of the diving equipment should be rinsed with fresh water after each use. Yet, There are two additional maintenance considerations: First, you should also rinse the inside of the BCD, and, secondly, you should always store your BCD partially inflated.
As each piece of your diving equipment, BCDA shall be maintained at least times each year (or more often if you frequently use) by a qualified technician.
Scuba Diving for Beginners : How to Use Scuba BCD
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