BC repair?

[cappyjon431]

Does anyone know if there is a product on the market to repair a tiny puncture in a BC? Apparently the steel buckle on the tank band for one of my ScubaPro BCs made a small hole in the back of the BC. I don't know if they make an epoxy patch kit (or something similar) or if the BC is destined for the spare parts pile. Thanks!

 

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It is repairable. If it is urathane coated cordura, aquaseal alone will plug small hole or ad a patch of the same material for larger holes. If it is a bladder, then aquaseal may not work a well because the material may expand. Try a waterbed patch on that.

 

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oops.

 

[Lee Taylor]

Is the puncture in the cover, the bladder, or both? You may want to try purchasing a new cover and bladder from the manufacturer. I have purchased replacement covers and I suspect a bladder can be purchased also.

The problem with a repair of the bladder is that it may fail when you least want or need it to.

It's a personal choice.

 

[oly5050user]

Does anyone know if there is a product on the market to repair a tiny puncture in a BC? Apparently the steel buckle on the tank band for one of my ScubaPro BCs made a small hole in the back of the BC. I don't know if they make an epoxy patch kit (or something similar) or if the BC is destined for the spare parts pile. Thanks!

aquaseal will work.it is most likely a bladderless bc.if the hole is tiny put some aquaseal on a tooth pick and stick the stuff in the hole and then maybe some on the out side around the puncture..obviously do not leave the toothpick in the hole.