broadreach
Contributor
I recently noticed that my Mares Abyss regulator is breathing a bit harder than I think it should, so I decided it would be a good time to test it. I ran through the checklist in the sticky thread and things seem fine. It passes the vacuum test, doesn't leak air and holds IP as expected. It also makes the rattle noise when pressurized (as expected) and keeps quiet when not pressurized.
When it came to the cracking pressure test however, I could not get it to crack. It reached the bottom of my 5 gallon bucket without releasing any air and as far deep as I could reach with my hand in the pool (without actually going into the pool). Breathing from it at the surface however, didn't seem THAT hard.
I know that the 'vortex tube' or whatever you call it is supposed to allow for easy breathing while preventing free flows. But is this normal behavior for this reg?
I believe that this model requires inline tools that I don't have to adjust cracking pressure and there's no Mares service center near me. I am planning a two day diving trip next weekend and I'm inclined to wait to ship it for service until I get back. Should I be concerned and line up a rental instead?
Thanks!
When it came to the cracking pressure test however, I could not get it to crack. It reached the bottom of my 5 gallon bucket without releasing any air and as far deep as I could reach with my hand in the pool (without actually going into the pool). Breathing from it at the surface however, didn't seem THAT hard.
I know that the 'vortex tube' or whatever you call it is supposed to allow for easy breathing while preventing free flows. But is this normal behavior for this reg?
I believe that this model requires inline tools that I don't have to adjust cracking pressure and there's no Mares service center near me. I am planning a two day diving trip next weekend and I'm inclined to wait to ship it for service until I get back. Should I be concerned and line up a rental instead?
Thanks!