DIN reg caps for soak tank?

[Matt S.]

I do not trust the press-on dust cap which came with my DiveRite RG2500ICE to create a seal for post-dive soaking. Can anyone recommend a watertight threaded DIN reg cap?

I see XSSCUBA makes an aluminum one--looks nice, about $13 at LP, s'posed to be waterproof but maybe overkill since the threads on my reg are plastic. There is also a Dive Rite plastic threaded cap which is much cheaper but I am not sure if it waterproof or just "moisture" proof.

Or maybe someone has a Home Depot trick?

TIA!

 

[SteveAD]

I never soak a reg unless it is hooked up to a tank and pressurized.

 

[Matt S.]

Because I rent tanks it isn't always possible to do it that way, unfortunately.

 

[Sharky1948]

Try Scuba.com for delrin. They are frequently out of stock, but should be waterproof.

 

[Matt S.]

Ah, thanks... yes, it specifies waterproof. Thanks!

 

[Rainer]

I now only wash my regs when they're attached to a tank and pressurized. If I didn't have a tank available, I'd keep the first stage higher than the seconds, and only submerge the second stages. A wipe down of the first stage with a damp cloth would be the only water I'd put on it. Not sure I trust those reg caps.

 

[rjchandler]

I do not trust the press-on dust cap which came with my DiveRite RG2500ICE to create a seal for post-dive soaking. Can anyone recommend a watertight threaded DIN reg cap?

I see XSSCUBA makes an aluminum one--looks nice, about $13 at LP, s'posed to be waterproof but maybe overkill since the threads on my reg are plastic. There is also a Dive Rite plastic threaded cap which is much cheaper but I am not sure if it waterproof or just "moisture" proof.

Or maybe someone has a Home Depot trick?

TIA!

Which threads on your reg are plastic?

I use the press on caps. they seal fine - otherwise they wouldn't stay on.

 

[Dive Right In Scuba]

I have delrin waterproof in stock... Let me know if you need some....I havent had time to throw them on the website yet....

Mike

 

[donooo]

Push on don't seal well. Trashed a Poseidon that way. Last washing and rinsing sat to long. Now use the screw on.

don O

 

[spectrum]

We dive DIN and always clean up while pressurized. Positive pressure is the ONLY sure bet.

If you need to use a cap make sure it has a face that will mate with the DIN O-ring. It's probably best to have the regulator inlet pointed down when removing the cap in case the threads are loaded with water.

Pete