kind of a silly question

[OceanicRocks]

Exactly...just like Pete and Awap have said. Cool dry place, purge button depressed. I like to keep mine in a sealed plastic bag as I live in the South and do not wish to share air with the insects and spiders.

great info guys... how about those moisture repelants in those little baggies we all get with new electronics an things... I saw them offered for sale at scuba stores. would that be a good idea to throw into a little baggie?

also how would one go about keeping the purge button depressed? I am getting the delta 4 regulator by oceanic which does have the ajustments so will it help to use the ajustment while in storage? thanks for all of the great infor so far...

 

[spectrum]

I really would not bother with storing them with desiccants. They are all plastic, brass and rubber for the most part and will be fine as long as you dry them before tucking them away. Desiccants will absorb moisture and through the magic of vapor pressure more mmoisture will enter. Eventually the silica jell will saturate and be a source of humidity.

I have never seen generic purge pressers. Have you considered local diving for regular use?

Pete

 

[Couv]

great info guys... how about those moisture repelants in those little baggies we all get with new electronics an things... I saw them offered for sale at scuba stores. would that be a good idea to throw into a little baggie?

also how would one go about keeping the purge button depressed? I am getting the delta 4 regulator by oceanic which does have the ajustments so will it help to use the ajustment while in storage? thanks for all of the great infor so far...

Leave the adjustment all the way out to reduce the pressure on the soft seat. Tape a couple of quarters together and insert them between the purge button and the cover. If that proves too expensive ;-) use a couple of popsicle sticks cut to fit.

c

 

[OceanicRocks]

Leave the adjustment all the way out to reduce the pressure on the soft seat. Tape a couple of quarters together and insert them between the purge button and the cover. If that proves too expensive ;-) use a couple of popsicle sticks cut to fit.

c

ok I'm sorry... I'm not getting that :11: The delta 4 has an integrate purge valve cover. so how an where can I do what you describe ?

http://oceanicworldwide.com/img/p_regulators_delta_fdx1.jpg

 

[OceanicRocks]

I really would not bother with storing them with desiccants. They are all plastic, brass and rubber for the most part and will be fine as long as you dry them before tucking them away. Desiccants will absorb moisture and through the magic of vapor pressure more mmoisture will enter. Eventually the silica jell will saturate and be a source of humidity.

I have never seen generic purge pressers. Have you considered local diving for regular use?

Pete

Local diving would meen diving cold water in muddy water... Not my idea of a good time. I like to look at pretty little fishies and those don't like the cold... so, I would have to move in order to thnk about local diving seriously. But,yes I have hought about it and still keep coming to the same answer to date. No, not for me. actually you are in cold water territory... do you dive in maine? jut wonering an if yes whatdo you dive for? Lobster catch, the fun of the dive? thanks

 

[Luis H]

Local diving would meen diving cold water in muddy water... Not my idea of a good time. I like to look at pretty little fishies and those don't like the cold... so, I would have to move in order to thnk about local diving seriously. But,yes I have hought about it and still keep coming to the same answer to date. No, not for me. actually you are in cold water territory... do you dive in maine? jut wonering an if yes whatdo you dive for? Lobster catch, the fun of the dive? thanks

Yes, Pete and I dive in Maine. No, no lobsters catching. It is illegal to catch them wile diving, we only sight-see. It is not the Caribbean (where I grew up), but it is decent diving.

We both use 7mm wetsuit in the summer and drysuit in spring or fall. He tries to dive in the winter, but has a hard time finding buddies that would brave the cold. I am skiing.

 

[Luis H]

In addition to what has been said, find some way to keep the purge button pressed while your reg is in storage. Doing so will keep the second stage hard and soft seats apart.

couv

Depressing the purge valve is basically a good idea, but I feel it was more important in the days when we wanted to extend the service interval as much as possible (3 to 5+ years or more). I don’t feel it is as critical if you intend on servicing it and replacing the LP seat every couple of years or so.

An important exception (which I believe may apply to you) is the Scubapro Metal Adjustable 109 (or Balanced Adjustable) second stage. IMHO I would not depress the purge button in fear to permanently set the diaphragm cover. The second stage seats (poppet) are readily availed for this regulator, but the diaphragm covers are not. I much rather preserve the diaphragm cover in its relaxed original state than risk damaging it in a deformed position.

Some of my diaphragm covers are well over 30 years old and I would like them to last another 30 years (at this point they are in great shape). I don’t think we will see replacement covers in the future.

This does not affect the OP, but it is something to keep in mind for any owner of a Scubapro Metal second stage.

 

[spectrum]

actually you are in cold water territory... do you dive in maine? jut wonering an if yes whatdo you dive for? Lobster catch, the fun of the dive? thanks

As Luis said, yea we're in Maine.

Muddy water is hardly an issue unless you go diving near a river after a storm. No, we don't enjoy the 100' visibility that you see in warm water. The visibility is generally such that 2-3 divers can stay in visual contact while diving in their own space. 15 feet is common. We dive in a smaller space but how much can you be looking at anyhow?

There are plenty of lobster, crabs, fish and other critters to see. Being local divers we get to see the change of the seasons underwater as small fry appear and other life cycles progress. Sometimes the change of a single storm can be stunning. As much as I enjoyed the reefs of Bonaire I find the terrain and plant life of our sites to be much more interesting. While the ocean is mostly about seeing stuff fresh water is more about finding stuff. Beyond the plants and fish the bottom of many fresh water sites contain artifacts to be found or seen that reflect centuries of use of New England waterways. And most of all local diving can be enjoyed with an hours notice, no real packing, no air travel no nothing, it's a great way to unwind after a day at work or after mowing the lawn.

As for the cold that's simply a matter of appropriate gear. While diving from December to April in Maine may not be for everyone the rest of the year is surely fair game with just a good wetsuit, just ask my wife.

I'd be delighted to dive with you and share a favorite site if you find yourself in Southern Maine with the inclination.

Pete

 

[OceanicRocks]

As Luis said, yea we're in Maine.

Muddy water is hardly an issue unless you go diving near a river after a storm. No, we don't enjoy the 100' visibility that you see in warm water. The visibility is generally such that 2-3 divers can stay in visual contact while diving in their own space. 15 feet is common. We dive in a smaller space but how much can you be looking at anyhow?

There are plenty of lobster, crabs, fish and other critters to see. Being local divers we get to see the change of the seasons underwater as small fry appear and other life cycles progress. Sometimes the change of a single storm can be stunning. As much as I enjoyed the reefs of Bonaire I find the terrain and plant life of our sites to be much more interesting. While the ocean is mostly about seeing stuff fresh water is more about finding stuff. Beyond the plants and fish the bottom of many fresh water sites contain artifacts to be found or seen that reflect centuries of use of New England waterways. And most of all local diving can be enjoyed with an hours notice, no real packing, no air travel no nothing, it's a great way to unwind after a day at work or after mowing the lawn.

As for the cold that's simply a matter of appropriate gear. While diving from December to April in Maine may not be for everyone the rest of the year is surely fair game with just a good wetsuit, just ask my wife.

I'd be delighted to dive with you and share a favorite site if you find yourself in Southern Maine with the inclination.

Pete

well, I tried to give myself a reason to dive in merky 15 ft vis cold water... even reserched spearfishing... which I could get into... however, I found that you can not spearfish in fresh water. So, for now I don't think I would enjoy it. BUT,If I ever decide that I have to try it I will contact you and drive up there. thanks for th invite.

 

[OceanicRocks]

again can anyone explain how to properly keep the purge open?