Leaking reg

[TwoBitTxn]

I'm not sure if my reg was leaking on inspiration on my last dive or not. What can go wrong with a reg that would cause a very small leak on inspiration? It was serviced about two months ago. I can imagine if it was leaking lightly it would probably be something that would get worse over time.

Any ideas?

Tom

 

[TexasMike]

Does "inspiration" mean when you inhale? And where is the leak?

Guess I should have done a better job watching you and your equpiment at PK rather than being fascinated by the acrobatic bottle fish.

 

[neil]

Tom,
If you're getting water on inhale, check the following:

Damaged or unseated exhaust valve
Leaking main diaphragm, (torn or it's not seated correctly)
Torn or loose mouthpiece
Cracked reg housing

With the reg off a tank and the dust cap in place, suck in on the reg. You shouldn't get any air. If there's a leak you may be able to hear it and locate it. Hope this helps.

Neil

 

[TwoBitTxn]

Michael,

Yes inspiration is inhale.

Neil- Thanks did that and go nothing. Maybe I don't have a leak or it was something that wasn't quite seated and it seated itself.

Tom

 

[TwoBitTxn]

I would inhale and get a tiny bit of water in my mouth. It was enough to swallow a little. I actually had to think about it to see if it was the reg or just a hyperactive salivary gland.

Tom