Long term storage regulator cap

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0ctoman

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Does anyone store regulators with the purge cap depressed? My understanding is that it's to avoid to put constant pressure on the seat when it's stored for a few months. I've seen some older regulators even have their own plastic adapter that sits on the purge cover to keep it pushed while on storage but I haven't seen these accessories at any of my local shops.

Here is a video showing Alec Peirce talking about such device at 06:20. For now I am using the cap and rubbers but would like to find something more appropriate.
 
@0ctoman How about a make & model of regulator you are long term storing? Using a purge depressor for long term storage is a good idea and I'm sure we can help you come up with something. Personally, I remove the hose, and while holding the purge button depressed I back off the orifice 1/2-1 full turn. But you may be able to use a simpler method depending on the make/model.

Some regulators (Atomics) have an automatic "seat saver" device. Others, like the G250V have a feature built into the purge button that only require a simple twist.

More info please.
 
@couv I have a Sherwood SR1 and an Aqualung Titan LX. Was thinking cutting a plastic wedge from Home Depot to insert it at an angle, not sure yet.
 
Hi @0ctoman,

I'm not familiar with either of those. How about some pictures?

Whatever device you come up with-you want to push the purge evenly so as not to distort the roundness of the diaphragm. Some people tape/rubber-band coins over the purge button.
 
The Sherwood SR 2nd stages have a floating orifice so a purge button wedge is probably not necessary. The Titan LX purge button can become fragile and brittle with age, I'm not sure I would recommend pushing down on it very much for an extended period of time.
 

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