AirSource 3 with all the hoses and valves stays screwed onto the regulator, and it disconnects from the BC in such a way that it is just impossible to keep any air in the BC after disconnecting. Manual says one has to store the BC partially inflated. Keeping the regulators attached to the BC somehow does not sound right. If you are familiar with AirSource 3, how do you solve this problem?
How do you store a BC partially inflated with Aqualung's AirSource 3 ?
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VooDooGasMan
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Not sure where you got your training, you need to rethink this to yourself.
Happy Diving
Happy Diving
Kiwi303
Contributor
A cork?
I presume where the AS3 hooks to the BCD theres a hole left when the AS3 is removed... just plug it with something.
I presume where the AS3 hooks to the BCD theres a hole left when the AS3 is removed... just plug it with something.
@VooDooGasMan
It sounds like you know the answer, could you please elaborate?
@Kiwi303
Is this much pressure enough? I think the walls of my BC stick to one another when the pressure drops to normal level. Maybe it is OK to just leave the AirSource 3 connected?
It sounds like you know the answer, could you please elaborate?
@Kiwi303
Is this much pressure enough? I think the walls of my BC stick to one another when the pressure drops to normal level. Maybe it is OK to just leave the AirSource 3 connected?
I had the same question about Zeagle's Octo Z. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/zeagle/354781-water-bc.html#post5514816
A $20+ plus solution was recommended but I ended up just using a 25 cent cork.Works fine.
A $20+ plus solution was recommended but I ended up just using a 25 cent cork.Works fine.
Kiwi303
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All it needs is about 1 PSI over ambient to keep it inflated enough to keep the bladder sticking to itself, a cork should keep 1 psi in unless you have a teflon coated cork.
Thanks for all your suggestions.
Aqualung Engineering Department also responded:
"With the addition of the Airsource 3, you will not be able to keep your BC partially inflated like it says in the BC Owners Manual. We recommend after removal of the Airsource from the BC to keep the BC on a hanger and allow it to dry out. One of the plusses of this is that the inside of the bladder will be able to dry out. Once it is completely dry on the inside you can store the BC in a Dive Bag if so inclined or leave it on the hanger."
Aqualung Engineering Department also responded:
"With the addition of the Airsource 3, you will not be able to keep your BC partially inflated like it says in the BC Owners Manual. We recommend after removal of the Airsource from the BC to keep the BC on a hanger and allow it to dry out. One of the plusses of this is that the inside of the bladder will be able to dry out. Once it is completely dry on the inside you can store the BC in a Dive Bag if so inclined or leave it on the hanger."
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