I took three Atomic Aquatics SS1 octopus/BCD inflator combos in for service after having them work flawlessly for quite a few years.
Got them back and they all were fine when I tested them on a tank in preparation for our upcoming dive vacation. However, during the dive vacation after a few dives, two of the three started free-flowing from the purge valve when the air was opened. The dive shop adjusted the pressure setting in the second stage of the SS1 to get them to stop free-flowing but now one seemed set so high that it doesn't free-flow when the purge valve is pressed.
What was odd was that they came back and seemed fine but after several dives/days they started exhibiting problems (one after the first day, the other after the third day, then the first again after two more days).
I can take them back to the shop to get them adjusted but my problem, and question, is how can I tell if they are truly fixed or if they will start free-flowing again after a few more dives (when we may happen to be out of the country again)?
I want peace of mind that they are in working order and I won't have problems on my next trip after X # of dives.
Welcome helpful insights...
Thanks
Got them back and they all were fine when I tested them on a tank in preparation for our upcoming dive vacation. However, during the dive vacation after a few dives, two of the three started free-flowing from the purge valve when the air was opened. The dive shop adjusted the pressure setting in the second stage of the SS1 to get them to stop free-flowing but now one seemed set so high that it doesn't free-flow when the purge valve is pressed.
What was odd was that they came back and seemed fine but after several dives/days they started exhibiting problems (one after the first day, the other after the third day, then the first again after two more days).
I can take them back to the shop to get them adjusted but my problem, and question, is how can I tell if they are truly fixed or if they will start free-flowing again after a few more dives (when we may happen to be out of the country again)?
I want peace of mind that they are in working order and I won't have problems on my next trip after X # of dives.
Welcome helpful insights...
Thanks