CDX5/GT3 High Pressure Seat Problems

[contender]

I was wondering if these regs have a bad batch of High pressure seats. I purchased 3 new ones about 4 months ago, and have had all of them split the high pressure seats in half. My dive partner purchased 3 at the same time and 2 of his had to be replaced. This is of great concern to me since these regs are used in Cave and other tech diving. In fact I am thinking about getting rid of these regs because of this. I would like to know if Oceanic is planning a recall. One reg is an accident, not 5.

 

[bureau13]

Sorry to sound stupid, but...what is the symptom of this happening? At what point did it occur, during a dive, or some other time? I'm interested in this, because I just bought one of these regs a couple months ago.

jds

 

[PhilEllis]

I was wondering if these regs have a bad batch of High pressure seats. I purchased 3 new ones about 4 months ago, and have had all of them split the high pressure seats in half. My dive partner purchased 3 at the same time and 2 of his had to be replaced. This is of great concern to me since these regs are used in Cave and other tech diving. In fact I am thinking about getting rid of these regs because of this. I would like to know if Oceanic is planning a recall. One reg is an accident, not 5.

Don't get rid of those regulators. They are great performers. Simply return them to the dealer for a NO CHARGE replacement of the high pressure seats. You will be hearing more about this soon. Thanks.

Note: If it isn't convenient to take them to the original dealer, mail all four of them to me and I will take care of your problem free of charge. I will even pay the return shipping. Thanks.

Phil Ellis

 

[contender]

Don't get rid of those regulators. They are great performers. Simply return them to the dealer for a NO CHARGE replacement of the high pressure seats. You will be hearing more about this soon. Thanks.

Note: If it isn't convenient to take them to the original dealer, mail all four of them to me and I will take care of your problem free of charge. I will even pay the return shipping. Thanks.

Phil Ellis

Thanks Phil,
They have since been fixed by the original dealer. He told me as well that I was about to hear more about it. I have also just purchased 3 more, so they will need to be fixed according to him. I will take you up on the offer to send them to you, will save me a 60mile round trip. They are indeed great performers. I will contact you in the morning. Thanks,
Chad

 

[contender]

Sorry to sound stupid, but...what is the symptom of this happening? At what point did it occur, during a dive, or some other time? I'm interested in this, because I just bought one of these regs a couple months ago.

jds

I was at 110' and had a total free flow. No warnings just air and plenty of it. When we took them apart at the dealers the HP seat was cracked totally into. I was worried about this mainly because as I said, I dive in caves and this could be disaster in that environment. I would not worry if you just purchased one because, there are obviously good shops out there who will fix the problem. Good luck.

chad

 

[bureau13]

Interesting, thanks for the reply. Until Oceanic issues some kind of statement, I will probably have trouble taking them somewhere to be fixed if they aren't showing problems. I'd just soon not do the 110' free flow experiment if possible though!
jds

 

[Jimmer]

Is there an official recall notice on these? I have 2 I bought last year, and I am planning on buying a 3rd CDX5 first stage, so if there is a recall based on serial numbers, I'd like to check mine.

 

[contender]

Is there an official recall notice on these? I have 2 I bought last year, and I am planning on buying a 3rd CDX5 first stage, so if there is a recall based on serial numbers, I'd like to check mine.

No recall at this point, but looks like one could be on the way.

 

[Rand]

I've got two that I just purchased this year. Any recall info would be appreciated.

 

[Reef]

Does anyone have any new information about this?

My wife and I both use this unit.

I tried to contact Oceanic via there webpage, but there is an error when submitting the question.