HOG D1 regulator stuck purge is a real problem.
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Scubapro uses such face plates on a number of their 2nds. I have some that are 25 years old on D-series and most are still going strong. I do have one D300 showing some age cracks but still usable. No problems with the newer ones like on the S-series regs that are only 15 years old either.
I like the design of the face plate on the S-series as you can still use the old, old style plastic purge depressor that came with old metals to relieve pressure on the LP seat during storage. I installed one on an R390 where such relief has more benefit.
I had similar problem with the purge button, but it happened during very special and rough conditions: very bad beach entry, rolled by wave in sand.
One of my buddy D1 got completely clogged. As a matter of fact, one of my apeks xtx got clogged too. Both couldn’t have been used for the dive.
Now, it is true it was harder to clean the D1 purge button, but it was much easier to open it, so I could have done it in the water (we aborted the dive). It was much harder to open the xtx face, but once done, rinsing it took care of the sand in the purge button easily, while it required more cleaning effort on the D1.
But it may have been more sand on the D1 anyway. Difficult to tell.
So eventually, yes, it may happen, not sure it’sHOG specific, and for all 2nd stage, maybe something to watch.
And I really like the metal ring of the D1 to open it up easily (and protect it). The black paint is starting to show some use though.
The core body however, is very strong and doesnt show any sign of use (while the apeks seem more sensitive to shocks)
One of my buddy D1 got completely clogged. As a matter of fact, one of my apeks xtx got clogged too. Both couldn’t have been used for the dive.
Now, it is true it was harder to clean the D1 purge button, but it was much easier to open it, so I could have done it in the water (we aborted the dive). It was much harder to open the xtx face, but once done, rinsing it took care of the sand in the purge button easily, while it required more cleaning effort on the D1.
But it may have been more sand on the D1 anyway. Difficult to tell.
So eventually, yes, it may happen, not sure it’sHOG specific, and for all 2nd stage, maybe something to watch.
And I really like the metal ring of the D1 to open it up easily (and protect it). The black paint is starting to show some use though.
The core body however, is very strong and doesnt show any sign of use (while the apeks seem more sensitive to shocks)
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