Hydros Pro BCD - How to fix a tear in the bladder?

[DouDouey]

Hi everyone,

I recently discovered a tear in my BCD and I'm hoping to get some advice. I'm using a Hydros Pro BCD and I'm in urgent need of a replacement bladder.
Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase one from Scubapro?

I have a big trip coming up to the Maldives in just four days, so I'm also looking for any quick fixes that might hold me over until I can get a proper replacement. Any tips or temporary solutions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[johndiver999]

A blob of aquaseal about the size of a quarter may work. But if it fails, how fast would the air leak out? If failure of the "fix" will materially compromise your safety, then I would buy or borrow a different BC. I have fixed several punctures like this which lasted a long time, but those were just inconvenient leaks, not serious ones.

 

[lexvil]

I would use aquaseal, a smallish bit and put a patch on it while the aqua seal is still wet and a light coat over that after it dries.

4 days is not enough time to do anything with scubapro.

 

[DouDouey]

A blob of aquaseal about the size of a quarter may work. But if it fails, how fast would the air leak out? If failure of the "fix" will materially compromise your safety, then I would buy or borrow a different BC. I have fixed several punctures like this which lasted a long time, but those were just inconvenient leaks, not serious ones.

At this moment, not fast. The air is seeping out slowly. Before your suggestion, I was thinking of using duct tape. haha

For the Aquaseal, I should be getting the Aquaseal FD Repair kit right?

Someone recommended to get the one with the patches, but I can't seem to find a shop locally that sells it.

 

[johndiver999]

I have just used a dab of aquaseal on small holes, smear it around and let it dry. I have also used a patch made from old BC material, but you might not have that.

 

[Endler's]

If you mask the area around tear with tape, the repair will look tidy. Remember to pull tape off before Aquaseal fully sets.