Something funny my regulator did last weekend

[DiveCaptDean]

Hey Todd,

I am just curious,
How is it that you posted on Oct 2 that you just got certified for the very first time, and here it is 15 days later and you are now AOW certified? How did you get your 5 speciality's in PLUS 50 dives... in just 360 hours?

Tell your instructor you need to add a zero after the five that you have just completed...

good luck.

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maybe you should take up this issue with an agency or an instructor rather that try to take the wind out of the sails of a new diver...it strikes me as odd that the only thing that you chose to post had nothing to do with the question that was asked...rather you chosed to find a way to insult someone...poor form.

to answer your question...it is doubtful that you did anything wrong...it happens..rental equipment sees alot of divers..most of which are new to diving..it takes a beating..and occasionally does not see the detailed attention  that it maybe should.  you are best advised to try to get your own as soon as you can..i personally think that a regulator should be your first priority.  make sure that you only tighten you reg to the tank to make the seal..this does not take alot torque...and you should never tighten it hard you should comfortable be able to do it with just your finger as opposed to your palm....hopefully this makes sense..
g/l
deano