After every dive
- Rinse the regulator in fresh water with the dust cap on and the first stage dry — don't press the purge while rinsing
- Soak and rinse the BCD inside and out; drain it fully
- Rinse your computer and check the battery indicator
On a schedule
- Service regulators per the manufacturer (commonly annually or by dive count)
- Replace computer batteries before long trips
- Cylinders need periodic visual inspection and hydrostatic testing — check the stamped dates