Ed Palma
Contributor
Okay, one of the regs i was working on had a very slight IP creep - around one PSI per mintue. I was thinking of lettnig this slide, but just to be sure, I decided to check out the reg (a beuchat VX10). On quick inspection, there was no signs of water intrusion into the HP area. the LP side had just a little verdigris here and there. The o-ring between the HP and LP sides felt soft - probably only 70 durometer.
Anyway, while inspecting the HP seat with a magnifying glass, I noticed it was a little cut up. I expected a little set to it, but here, there were one or two small bits of seat material that could theoretically leave a space across the crown (I'd take a photo, but the imperfections are soooo slight, that I wouldn't have noticed them without a magnifying glass - and my lens can't do macro ) Now, my LDS here doesn't have this type of seat, so my question is: Is there something that can be done to "freshen" up an hp seat? any tips, tricks, or magic? (short of getting a new HP seat)
thanks
Anyway, while inspecting the HP seat with a magnifying glass, I noticed it was a little cut up. I expected a little set to it, but here, there were one or two small bits of seat material that could theoretically leave a space across the crown (I'd take a photo, but the imperfections are soooo slight, that I wouldn't have noticed them without a magnifying glass - and my lens can't do macro ) Now, my LDS here doesn't have this type of seat, so my question is: Is there something that can be done to "freshen" up an hp seat? any tips, tricks, or magic? (short of getting a new HP seat)
thanks