> What kind of technician do I take it to?
 > would a scuba shop be able to do any kind of testing on it?
Yes.  Take it to a reputable scuba shop and ask the technician
to give it test.  They can tell you whether the regs/compressor
need an overhaul, and what sort of cost you'd be expecting for
the repairs.
 > BTW when are you going to come north and do some cold water
 > diving with us?
Been there, done that, wised up and moved south!  :)
--- Go down with a diver
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