Scuba Diving Regulator Clearing Two Methods

The Scuba Diving Regulator Clearing Two Methods Skill is part of the PADI Open Water Diver course. It is one of the first scuba diving skills you will learn and also one of the most used skills in diving.

Scuba Regulator Clearing 2 Methods Briefing

You want to remove any water every time you get a bit of water in your scuba regulator. You can easily do that using the PADI Regulator Clearing 2 Methods. Another reason why this skill is great to learn is when you take out your scuba regulator to perform a skill. Every time you remove your scuba regulator from your mouth it will fill up with water. With the PADI regulator clearing skill you can easily clear it from water.

There are 2 methods of clearing your scuba regulator. One method is to forcefully exhale or spit through your second stage and the second method is to use the purge button.

PADI Scuba Diving Regulator Clearing Two Methods Skill Video:

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Steps for the PADI Scuba Diving Regulator Clearing Two Methods Skill

1. For the first method take a deep breath
2. Take out your regulator
3. Remember to have the mouth piece down and blow bubbles
4. Keep holding onto the regulator
5. Put the regulator back in your mouth
6. Clear it by exhaling forcefully (Like a spit)
7. For the second method take another deep breath
8. Remember to have the mouth piece down and blow bubbles
9. Keep holding onto the regulator
10. Use your tongue as a "splash guard"
11. Clear the regulator by gently pressing the purge button

Learn more about the Regulator Removal & Replacement Skill for PADI IDC Course

Best Scuba Regulator to own

Having your own scuba regulator will be one of the best pieces of dive equipment you will buy. Owning your own regulator has many benefits like, much better breathing experience, cleaner and it is easy to travel with. A regulator is the main piece of dive equipment that make breathing underwater possible. Knowing that you personally take care if it and service it can be a peace of mind when scuba diving. There are many regulators to choose from, but here are our 3 recommendations: