Need to service reg after breathing tank empty?

[AbyssalPlains]

I know, I know, kind of a stupid question. But given that I'm in the midst of a diving class, service may take several weeks, and it's an Atomic Z2, I was wondering what people think. Is it enough to just let it dry out or should I definitely have it serviced?
No flaming please, my buddy already took care of that for you. Thanks. :blinking:

 

[300bar]

Not sure what happend,not that it matters much.
1 you completely empetied a tank
2 you flooded you reg.

Problem 1 no big deal IMO
Problem 2 just hookup a new tank and run some(lots)air thru the regs.

 

[wedivebc]

Not sure what happend,not that it matters much.
1 you completely empetied a tank
2 you flooded you reg.

Problem 1 no big deal IMO
Problem 2 just hookup a new tank and run some(lots)air thru the regs.

If you have flooded a 1st stage you should remove the spg before first opening the tank valve. That way any water in the HP line will not damage the gauge.
After a good blow for 30seconds or so you may reinstall the spg.

 

[300bar]

If you have flooded a 1st stage you should remove the spg before first opening the tank valve. That way any water in the HP line will not damage the gauge.
After a good blow for 30seconds or so you may reinstall the spg.

That is something we talk about on most tech.seminars,most mfg.answer that the opening in the HP hose is so small that when you purge your reg.before opening the valve no water will/can enter the HP hose.
That being said,normaly I do remove the HP hose and replace the plug and let both 2nds freeflow for 30 to40 seconds.

 

[herman]

If you just breathed the tank down, just put on a new tank and go dive. Breathing a tank dry is not a big deal....not a good idea from a safety point of view but from a reg maintenance point of view it's not a problem.

 

[DRsharky]

No, you don't have to service the regulator after you run the tank completely empty. If you flood the regulator and you don't have any experrience with servicing, don't use it. You do not need full service, but you need good flush with air. Only problem is high pressure hose (SPG). If a drop of water enters the hose, the hose might burst. I suggest to remove all high pressure outlets like SPG or air transmitter before flushing the system with air from a scuba tank. Second stage regulator and octopus are not a big deal to flush through purge valve.

 

[AbyssalPlains]

Thanks to all! Flushed the reg and fell much better.