RIdiverMike
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I've got about 50 dives on a used (14 y/o) TLS 350. Initially had lots of problems exhausting air - fixed that by replacing exhaust valve. For the last half dozen dives or so, I have a new problem - I must exhaust air from the suit continously throughout the dive or I'll go feet up. This w/e I intentionally only hit the inflator valve once at about 15-20ft. Up to that point, I felt no air in the suit and a pretty fair squeeze. But after that one use of the inflator I had to constantly exhaust even though I never touched the inflator again. I went to about 50 ft on both dives and averaged about 35. I could feel the bubble in my feet and everytime I lift one of my arms, the sleeve billowed with air. I would exhaust and then sink a little bit, but within 30-60 seconds the air is back and I repeated the cycle.
This has to be a leaking inflator right? I hear no leaks and I see none either. I've cleaned the inflator with white vinegar and rinsed with warm water. I've also soaked the inflator hose in warm water. I also sprayed some WD-40 into the inflator valve little holes. None of these steps had any impact on the problem.
I'm assuming that replacing the inflator valve, which I believe is the orginal, is the logical next step. Do folks agree with that? See any other logical things to check or have any other suggestions?
Thx in advance. Drysuit diving has certainly been more difficult for me than I imagined. But I am persistent! Not a quick study by any means, but persistent.
This has to be a leaking inflator right? I hear no leaks and I see none either. I've cleaned the inflator with white vinegar and rinsed with warm water. I've also soaked the inflator hose in warm water. I also sprayed some WD-40 into the inflator valve little holes. None of these steps had any impact on the problem.
I'm assuming that replacing the inflator valve, which I believe is the orginal, is the logical next step. Do folks agree with that? See any other logical things to check or have any other suggestions?
Thx in advance. Drysuit diving has certainly been more difficult for me than I imagined. But I am persistent! Not a quick study by any means, but persistent.