BCD Power inflator valve service

[emoreira]

Hi I have two BCDs. One is a Mares, and the second is a Divers-Supply Sea Elite Scout.
The power inflator valves are in the pics attached.
I would need to know how to replace o-rings. I've been searching videos and tutorials with no luck.

 

[emoreira]

no one ?

 

[TSandM]

I don't know anything about those inflators. I can take the standard Trident type apart and service them, and they're relatively cheap and easy to replace if need be. Otherwise, you really need to talk to someone who services those particular units.

 

[diversteve]

Sea Elite is the Divers Supply house brand and not sold anywhere else. So you'd probably have to ask them - not a very widely distributed model.

Also the newest Scout has a different inflator than yours.

 

[WhiteSands]

Problem with BCD inflators is that almost every make is different. So I can only give you some guidelines.

Shine a strong light and look inside the port where the inflator hose goes. Look for a catch or something that can release the buttons so you can pop them off.

If you don't see anything interesting there, look through the oral inflate port.

 

[emoreira]

Sea Elite is the Divers Supply house brand and not sold anywhere else. So you'd probably have to ask them - not a very widely distributed model.

Also the newest Scout has a different inflator than yours.

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At least in two other brands of BCDs I've seen the same inflator valve. Sea Elite is Divers-Supply brand, however, this BCD and some other Divers-Supply pieces of gear are all OEM done somewhere is Asia.

 

[underH2Oman]

If it is the one I think it is? There is a small locking screw on the side. Once removed the blue button will come out. It should have a spring and plastic spring retainer that has a hole for the end of the button to slide through. The button should have 1 ring (not sure of the size). Looking into the opening you should see a shrader valve. If it is leaking it is most likely the shrader needs replaced.

I am unsure about the Sea Elite.

Hope this helps

 

[emoreira]

If it is the one I think it is? There is a small locking screw on the side. Once removed the blue button will come out. It should have a spring and plastic spring retainer that has a hole for the end of the button to slide through. The button should have 1 ring (not sure of the size). Looking into the opening you should see a shrader valve. If it is leaking it is most likely the shrader needs replaced.

I am unsure about the Sea Elite.

Hope this helps

A big thanks for your invaluable help.
I could open the Mares valve.
The first thing that has to be removed is the grey mouth piece, which is inserted just with pressure. After removing it, the locking pin is free to be removed which frees the blue inflation button. Under it is the shraeder valve. It's a normal automotive shreader valve !

Cleaned the plastic enclosure, and the metalic pieces with white vinegar the whole night.

Thanks again.

Now it's time to investigate the Sea Elite inflator valve.

 

[lucca brassi]

http://www.frogkick.dk/manuals/mares/Mares Manual.pdf page 78

 

[FinnMom]

I just replaced the whole inflator on one BCD for about €70. That was fast, easy, not so expensive (compared to a shop person's time -or mine) and a definite fix.