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SparticleBrane
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Copied from my post on TDS....
After all this talk about the SS inflators I got up the courage this evening to take my apart. So far I have just over 30 open water dives on it--7 ocean and the rest quarry. I also have ~10 pool dives on it but obviously I don't put those in the logbook. Note that I'm almost OCD about rinsing my gear after any dive, fresh or salt (or chlorine). I use HOT water when rinsing off the inflator.
I was actually expecting a good deal of rust after seeing Bob's pictures but I only had the smallest bit of surface rust. All of my o-rings were in perfect condition and were still lubed up; no need for replacement.
When I get the chance I'm going to go get some silicone lube (any suggestions on what to use?) and make sure that all stainless parts are swimming in it.
It also says I'm supposed to use some kind of RTV sealant where the corrugated hose connects to the inflator. Any suggestions on what I should use for that, too?
I put it back together, connected it all up--no runaway inflation. If it's this clean I'm just going to keep using it until it dies. I don't see any reason to replace it right now. However, I'll still probably buy at least one or perhaps two extra plastic inflators just to keep in my save-a-dive kit...
After all this talk about the SS inflators I got up the courage this evening to take my apart. So far I have just over 30 open water dives on it--7 ocean and the rest quarry. I also have ~10 pool dives on it but obviously I don't put those in the logbook. Note that I'm almost OCD about rinsing my gear after any dive, fresh or salt (or chlorine). I use HOT water when rinsing off the inflator.
I was actually expecting a good deal of rust after seeing Bob's pictures but I only had the smallest bit of surface rust. All of my o-rings were in perfect condition and were still lubed up; no need for replacement.
When I get the chance I'm going to go get some silicone lube (any suggestions on what to use?) and make sure that all stainless parts are swimming in it.
It also says I'm supposed to use some kind of RTV sealant where the corrugated hose connects to the inflator. Any suggestions on what I should use for that, too?I put it back together, connected it all up--no runaway inflation. If it's this clean I'm just going to keep using it until it dies. I don't see any reason to replace it right now. However, I'll still probably buy at least one or perhaps two extra plastic inflators just to keep in my save-a-dive kit...
sparticlebrane,
I got an email from Corey of Halcyon tech services, and he says for the RTV replacement, any sealant that is indicated for aquarium use will do. For the silicone lube a thick one is suggested preferably dow corning 111 valve lubricant. Im about to take mine apart tonight and hope that it still looks like yours!
I got an email from Corey of Halcyon tech services, and he says for the RTV replacement, any sealant that is indicated for aquarium use will do. For the silicone lube a thick one is suggested preferably dow corning 111 valve lubricant. Im about to take mine apart tonight and hope that it still looks like yours!
SparticleBrane
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I guess I'd be able to get the sealant from a local pet store, but I'm not sure about the Dow Corning 111. We had a huge tube of the stuff at the LDS where I used to work but I couldn't remember what the stuff was called 
. Any idea where to get it? Hardware store, perhaps? Hobby store?
Thanks for the quick reply!
edit: I have been told you can get it from Professional Scuba Inspectors--PSI.
. Any idea where to get it? Hardware store, perhaps? Hobby store?Thanks for the quick reply!
edit: I have been told you can get it from Professional Scuba Inspectors--PSI.
SparticleBrane:I guess I'd be able to get the sealant from a local pet store, but I'm not sure about the Dow Corning 111. We had a huge tube of the stuff at the LDS where I used to work but I couldn't remember what the stuff was called
Thanks for the quick reply!
you can get it here: http://www.e-comusa.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PBCo&Product_Code=15-700-111
SparticleBrane
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Hey I like the syringe idea...squirt some right into all the little parts and pieces instead of having to rub my fingers on it.
good for you guys there in the US this stuff is readily available. here in the Philippines I have to browse through the entire lubricants and sealants section at the hardware store and read through all the manufacturer literature to find a brand or product that is the same..
smb1014
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I just emailed DRE a day ago and they said that Dive Rite has changed over to a new power inflator that has silver/grety buttons and the inflator button and mouth piece on the inside. The inflators that they have in stock are new stock. The pictures on the web site are of the old stock.NWGratefulDiver:
SparticleBrane
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^ another example of not reading the thread 
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