ozziworld
Contributor
I have observed some creep on my MK5.
Reading an IP gauge attached to the inflator hose, at 2500PSI Tank Pressure.
Initial Reading 140PSI
Take a normal breath from 2nd Stage - PSI drop then bounces back to 135 PSI and takes a second to go up to 140 PSI.
This is basically the repeatable pattern.
However, when I leave it pressurized. Reads 150 PSI after about 2 hours. Have not tried leaving it pressurized for more than that.
Seems this would indicate a need for service. I have been using this regularly but have only maybe 50 dives on it over last year. Seems kinda premature.
Reading an IP gauge attached to the inflator hose, at 2500PSI Tank Pressure.
Initial Reading 140PSI
Take a normal breath from 2nd Stage - PSI drop then bounces back to 135 PSI and takes a second to go up to 140 PSI.
This is basically the repeatable pattern.
However, when I leave it pressurized. Reads 150 PSI after about 2 hours. Have not tried leaving it pressurized for more than that.
Seems this would indicate a need for service. I have been using this regularly but have only maybe 50 dives on it over last year. Seems kinda premature.