Ikelite housing for Canon G9, flat port leakage?

[apollox]

I think my question should be here, not in "Canon corner" where I have posted..

I have Ikelite housing for Canon G9, with optional #9305.92 Flat Port for Wide-Angle Conversion Lens.
Recently (after dive) I have noticed that on an outer side of o-ring which is under port glass, there is a water small amount.
Whether is this o-ring unique protection and water presence on an o-ring outer side is normal, or with port any problems?
Somebody has a same problem?

 

[Ikelite Staff]

The outside o-ring mainly acts to keep the port glass in place, not to actually seal the port. The o-ring under the glass is the seal which keeps water from entering the housing. It is possible for some water to be present between the two o-rings. This will not affect the watertight integrity of the housing.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems

 

[apollox]

Still pair of questions.
Water has appeared not at once, approximately after 30 dives. It is normal?
When sea water will dry up, whether will damage parts of salt the o-ring?

 

[Ikelite Staff]

This is not unusual and does not affect the actual seal of the housing. The saltwater will not have a negative effect on the o-ring.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems

 

[apollox]

Thank You!
By the way, 1 week after last dive, water still inside the port between two o-rings.
When the port should dry up completely?

 

[Ikelite Staff]

It's hard for me to say, but I would expect the water may take a long time to dry out completely.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems