Busted diaphragm

[LeadTurn_SD]

It was new HOG reg. diaphragm was changed and I couldn't see obvious hole in the diaphragm shown. That was the explanation I got. Hence asking.

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[Bubbletrubble]

And improperly tightened diaphragm retainer, defective diaphragm, or an improperly installed diaphragm could be the culprit. 1st stage diaphragms can shift or "cold flow" upon tightening; or it may not have been seated 100% when assembled, and a false torque reading was obtained when the retainer was tightened, and the diaphragm subsequently became unseated during use...

I hope that the diaphragm sealing surface is not damaged, since that would necessitate replacing the entire valve body. If that is what really caused the problem, then I suppose you can look forward to another "leaky" diaphragm. Keep your fingers crossed.

I suppose all's well that ends well. When you have a LDS that provides good customer service, it really takes the anxiety out of purchasing and maintaining high ticket scuba gear items (like regs).