BCD repair

[tarstarskus]

hello there, I have a Dacor Enduro Bcd, it was cheap one I got in thailand in 2007, about E160,it has payed for itself as i worked there as a divemaster for almost 1 year, very simple Bcd but perfect for using every day,the only problem is recently i was on dive trip to the sipadan and i noticed it has started to leak, some small some large bubbles appearing along the top seam,(they were smaller before) its still probably fine for another 100 dives, but i would like to know the best way of fixing this, would i use aquasure glue or some other kind of sealant? it looks like some good product run along the seam might do the trick, I cant afford to buy new one at the moment,and there is still some life left in my dacor,

anyone any help please?

 

[Mark Michaud SELAUSAR]

Find some dow corning marine 4200 or 5200 and apply it after the bc is completely dry for best seal. It is about $5.00 a tube in the US and available in WalMart (boating / marine section) and most hardware stores. You should be able to find it where you are. Aqua seal has a limited life and tends to peel off on its own. This stuff is its own patch and no other material is needed.

 

[BeaverDiver1]

I find that the right mix of Aquaseal and Cotol can fix almost anything, a thinner mix (more cotol), will soak into the pores of the fabric more, and have less of a tendency to peel, but it will require a few extra layers.