Halcyon SS inflator

MKDVR · January 9th, 2006, 02:12 AM

I'm rebuilding one of my SS inflators for the first time. Actually, just cleaning it up an lubing it. I have a considerable leak when the power inflator is hooked up. Whether I'm using it or not. No leak on the hose end.

How far can you break the inflator down? Is it just a matter unscrewing the power inflation part and lubing the two o-rings or do I need to go a step further? Does the exhaust come apart?

jluttichau · January 9th, 2006, 02:18 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR)

Whether I'm using it or not. No leak on the hose end.

Could you be a little more specific on where it leaks from?

Cheers
Jonas

QBU · January 9th, 2006, 02:20 AM

http://www.halcyon.net/manuals/index.shtml

Try this

MKDVR · January 9th, 2006, 02:25 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jluttichau)

Could you be a little more specific on where it leaks from?

Cheers
Jonas

The male side constantly leaks when connected to the inflator hose. When disconnected nothing leaks. No auto inflation problem and the hose isn't leaking.

MKDVR · January 9th, 2006, 02:26 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by QBU)

http://www.halcyon.net/manuals/index.shtml

Try this

Cool. I didn't know about that.

MKDVR · January 9th, 2006, 02:48 AM

I see that I need some thread locker. Any particular brand I might want to pick up at Home Depot or Wal-Mart or just ask for thread locker?

TobinGeorge · January 9th, 2006, 02:50 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR)

The male side constantly leaks when connected to the inflator hose. When disconnected nothing leaks. No auto inflation problem and the hose isn't leaking.

MKDVR,

I'm not sure from your discription, but maybe your leak the oring in the end of the hose that seals around the male portion of the QD. Do you have another LP hose? See if the leak follows the hose.

If you don't have a second hose try wiggling the hose when it's connected to the male QD. If you hear a change in the leak, it's probably the oring in the end of the female QD on the hose.

Good luck,

Tobin

WaterDawg · January 9th, 2006, 03:59 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge)

MKDVR,

I'm not sure from your discription, but maybe your leak the oring in the end of the hose that seals around the male portion of the QD. Do you have another LP hose? See if the leak follows the hose.

If you don't have a second hose try wiggling the hose when it's connected to the male QD. If you hear a change in the leak, it's probably the oring in the end of the female QD on the hose.

Good luck,

Tobin

That was the problem that all my friends had w/ their pre-recall SS inflator

MKDVR · January 9th, 2006, 04:07 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge)

MKDVR,

I'm not sure from your discription, but maybe your leak the oring in the end of the hose that seals around the male portion of the QD. Do you have another LP hose? See if the leak follows the hose.

If you don't have a second hose try wiggling the hose when it's connected to the male QD. If you hear a change in the leak, it's probably the oring in the end of the female QD on the hose.

Good luck,

Tobin

Problem solved. I switched out with another hose and tested it in the sink. The leak was coming from the male end and the plastic housing. Unscrewed it, cleaned it up with a cue tip, lubed it up, and screwed it back in. No leaks.

Not sure why it leaked in the first place. The o-ring looks fine and the fitting didn't seem loose.

Thanks guys. I probably could have fixed this during the dive had I a wrench on me. This brings me to another point as to whether it's worth it to carry a small crescent in the cargo pocket.

anders · January 9th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR)

Thanks guys. I probably could have fixed this during the dive had I a wrench on me. This brings me to another point as to whether it's worth it to carry a small crescent in the cargo pocket.

From reading your profile, I assume you do min-deco dives?
I would probably be a lot easier to call the dive if discovering a leak, fix it on the boat and get back in?

Wrenches are for people with no alternative, e.g. major deco obligations. I assume that you have the alternative, so minimize your taskloading while underwater and have fun.

Cheers
Anders

January 9th, 2006, 02:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Halcyon SS inflator I'm rebuilding one of my SS inflators for the first time. Actually, just cleaning it up an lubing it. I have a considerable leak when the power inflator is hooked up. Whether I'm using it or not. No leak on the hose end. How far can you break the inflator down? Is it just a matter unscrewing the power inflation part and lubing the two o-rings or do I need to go a step further? Does the exhaust come apart?

January 9th, 2006, 02:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
QBU(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa Posts: 121	http://www.halcyon.net/manuals/index.shtml Try this __________________ "C"

January 9th, 2006, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
jluttichau(Offline) Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 437	Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR) Whether I'm using it or not. No leak on the hose end. Could you be a little more specific on where it leaks from? Cheers Jonas

January 9th, 2006, 02:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Quote: (Originally Posted by jluttichau) Could you be a little more specific on where it leaks from? Cheers Jonas The male side constantly leaks when connected to the inflator hose. When disconnected nothing leaks. No auto inflation problem and the hose isn't leaking.

January 9th, 2006, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Quote: (Originally Posted by QBU) http://www.halcyon.net/manuals/index.shtml Try this Cool. I didn't know about that.

January 9th, 2006, 02:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	I see that I need some thread locker. Any particular brand I might want to pick up at Home Depot or Wal-Mart or just ask for thread locker?

January 9th, 2006, 02:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
TobinGeorge(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 566	Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR) The male side constantly leaks when connected to the inflator hose. When disconnected nothing leaks. No auto inflation problem and the hose isn't leaking. MKDVR, I'm not sure from your discription, but maybe your leak the oring in the end of the hose that seals around the male portion of the QD. Do you have another LP hose? See if the leak follows the hose. If you don't have a second hose try wiggling the hose when it's connected to the male QD. If you hear a change in the leak, it's probably the oring in the end of the female QD on the hose. Good luck, Tobin

January 9th, 2006, 03:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
WaterDawg(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: FL Posts: 28	Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge) MKDVR, I'm not sure from your discription, but maybe your leak the oring in the end of the hose that seals around the male portion of the QD. Do you have another LP hose? See if the leak follows the hose. If you don't have a second hose try wiggling the hose when it's connected to the male QD. If you hear a change in the leak, it's probably the oring in the end of the female QD on the hose. Good luck, Tobin That was the problem that all my friends had w/ their pre-recall SS inflator

January 9th, 2006, 04:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge) MKDVR, I'm not sure from your discription, but maybe your leak the oring in the end of the hose that seals around the male portion of the QD. Do you have another LP hose? See if the leak follows the hose. If you don't have a second hose try wiggling the hose when it's connected to the male QD. If you hear a change in the leak, it's probably the oring in the end of the female QD on the hose. Good luck, Tobin Problem solved. I switched out with another hose and tested it in the sink. The leak was coming from the male end and the plastic housing. Unscrewed it, cleaned it up with a cue tip, lubed it up, and screwed it back in. No leaks. Not sure why it leaked in the first place. The o-ring looks fine and the fitting didn't seem loose. Thanks guys. I probably could have fixed this during the dive had I a wrench on me. This brings me to another point as to whether it's worth it to carry a small crescent in the cargo pocket.

January 9th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
anders(Offline) andersbomholdt.dk Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 156	Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR) Thanks guys. I probably could have fixed this during the dive had I a wrench on me. This brings me to another point as to whether it's worth it to carry a small crescent in the cargo pocket. From reading your profile, I assume you do min-deco dives? I would probably be a lot easier to call the dive if discovering a leak, fix it on the boat and get back in? Wrenches are for people with no alternative, e.g. major deco obligations. I assume that you have the alternative, so minimize your taskloading while underwater and have fun. Cheers Anders