Halcyon reel resistance

[BlueTrin]

Got a halcyon reel, at first it was easy to lay some line but it seems to have a bit of resistance now like if it’s gripped.

Does anyone know if you adjust the resistance with the central screw?

 

[BlueTrin]

Somehow it got tighter between days of diving. Loosening the central hex bolt by 1/4 turn helped to make the reel freespool again, as it was touching the handle on top and bottom.

 

[rjack321]

Somehow it got tighter between days of diving. Loosening the central hex bolt by 1/4 turn helped to make the reel freespool again, as it was touching the handle on top and bottom.

It shouldn't move.

The permanent remedy is to remove the central bolt. Put locktight on the threads. Reinsert and get it snug but with no binding. Keep it out of the water ~48hrs to allow the locktight to dry.

 

[BlueTrin]

It shouldn't move.

The permanent remedy is to remove the central bolt. Put locktight on the threads. Reinsert and get it snug but with no binding. Keep it out of the water ~48hrs to allow the locktight to dry.

I think you may be right actually, there is something else amiss: the reason it was gripped was that the top of the reel is against the handle, it seems to be slightly inclined in one direction.

Loosening the bolt works but may not be the real solution.

I actually got a reply from Halcyon support so will chat with them and send them pics before to try something else. Will update the thread once I get to the bottom of this.

 

[garyh]

Had the same thing happen to mine last time I was in FL. Did a dive in Ginnie, fine going in but ceased up on the exit. Left it at EE they sent it to halcyon and shipped it back to me no charge once it was fixed.

 

[PfcAJ]

Somehow it got tighter between days of diving. Loosening the central hex bolt by 1/4 turn helped to make the reel freespool again, as it was touching the handle on top and bottom.

The line swelled.

If the line is packed super tight on the spool, when it absorbs water and expands, it will flex the walls of the spool and bind.

Immediate fix is to loosen the bolt. The real solution is to not wind the line as tightly on the reel.

Imagine the dismay one would feel if this happened on a cave exploration dive when you’ve committed a ton of resources to making the dive happen.

I carry an appropriately sized Allen key

 

[grantctobin]

The line swelled.

If the line is packed super tight on the spool, when it absorbs water and expands, it will flex the walls of the spool and bind.

Immediate fix is to loosen the bolt. The real solution is to not wind the line as tightly on the reel.

Imagine the dismay one would feel if this happened on a cave exploration dive when you’ve committed a ton of resources to making the dive happen.

I carry an appropriately sized Allen key

Wonder where this was learned and why that allen is in the wetnotes

 

[BlueTrin]

The line swelled.

If the line is packed super tight on the spool, when it absorbs water and expands, it will flex the walls of the spool and bind.

Immediate fix is to loosen the bolt. The real solution is to not wind the line as tightly on the reel.

Imagine the dismay one would feel if this happened on a cave exploration dive when you’ve committed a ton of resources to making the dive happen.

I carry an appropriately sized Allen key

I thought I did really well by tightly winding the line because previously it was too slack …

Is there a way to unflex that wall?

 

[PfcAJ]

Wonder where this was learned and why that allen is in the wetnotes

I carry an XS Scuba multi tool. I’ve found it has all the things I need to fix just about anything that needs fixing or adjusting.

Flat head for reg orifices, Phillips for Goodman handles, o ring pick, valve knob screwdriver, Allens for port plugs, reels, and Din inserts, schrader for BC hoses. It’s super legit. Even has a bottle opener for post dive libations.

XS Scuba Scuba Multi-Tool — XS Scuba - Everything For The Perfect Dive

The Scuba Multi Tool includes: -Valve DIN insert 1/4” hex wrench -Port plugs 3/16” hex wrench -Valve dip tube 5/32” hex wrench -Valve nut slotted screwdriver -Phillips screwdriver -Inflator schrader valve tool -Bronze O-ring pick -Orifice adjustment flat screwdriver -Bottle opener body

www.xsscuba.com

 

[PfcAJ]

I thought I did really well by tightly winding the line because previously it was too slack …

Is there a way to unflex that wall?

It’ll bounce back when you take the line off it.