New reg freeflowing...

[ScubaWim]

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The other day I went diving with my AL Titan LX Supreme reg.

I bought it in april this year and had done about 20 dives with it without any problems. But when I opened the tank the other day my reg started to blow out some air. After a shake it blew harder. The VIVA switch had no effect at all.

During the first dive it still was blowing a bit. After the dive it was gone and when I connected again for the second dive I had no problems anymore.

Can anyone tell me if this is a (serious) problem and maybe explain this?

Thanks in advance!

 

[rescuediver009]

Nothing huge to worry about. sometimes when regs are new, they are adjusted a little too sensitive (i have done it a couple times). They are adjusted for optimum breathability, and then the seat starts to wear a little groove, which eventually develops into a slight leak. Just take it back to where you got it and they will adjust it for you, no problem. It takes 30 seconds.

 

[ScubaWim]

Thanks, is it something I could do myself? If so, how should I go?

Nothing huge to worry about. sometimes when regs are new, they are adjusted a little too sensitive (i have done it a couple times). They are adjusted for optimum breathability, and then the seat starts to wear a little groove, which eventually develops into a slight leak. Just take it back to where you got it and they will adjust it for you, no problem. It takes 30 seconds.

 

[rescuediver009]

Thanks, is it something I could do myself? If so, how should I go?

It is nothing difficult if you are technically inclined, but since the thing is fairly new, I would just take it to where you got it. It is scuh a light job they shouldn't even charge you for it.

All it involves is removing the hose and a little turn with a flathead screwdriver.

 

[theskull]

Yes, your local shop should check the intermediate pressure for you as well as adjust the cracking pressure. I'm sure they'll do it free--it's great PR and doesn't cost them anything!

theskull