PLY PT-015 O rings

[Scubamedicjoe]

anyone knows who has the oly PT-015 O rings in stock i need a new set and Olympus has them back ordered
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[sapphire]

Wow! I just ordered some from Olympus a few weeks ago and received them last week... they must have run out all of a sudden!

 

[herman]

Joe, here is what I found on B&H Photo's site. B&H is a well known online vendor so I would have no question about ordering it from them. I would call just to make sure they have them in stock but as you see below, they indicate they do. http://www.bhphotovideo.com


"Olympus Price: $ 11.95
Replacement O-Ring for Olympus PT-015 Underwater Housing

MFR# 200918 • B&H# OLORPT015
Availability: In Stock

 

[ReyeR]

If you don't mind ordering it from Japan, Yuzo looks like he has it in stock: http://www.uwdigitalcamera.com/English/euwdigitalindex.htm >> see Supplies.
I get all my spares from him.

 

[okiediver1]

Without sounding too stupid, how often do these need to be replaced? And how do you know how much they are on Yuzo's site?

 

[Dee]

Okie....depending on how 'vigorously' you pull and stretch the O-ring while cleaning and greasing it between your fingers, and how often you dive, most o-rings need replacing anywhere from every 50 dives to once a year. For instance Gilligan dives almost every day with his rig. He replaces his every 50-60 dives (Jim, correct me if I'm wrong) whereas I only go on dive trips 2-3 times a year so I change mine about once a year, more often if I use it in local green water. It's always good to have an extra for a spare!

Any good currency converter will help you with the prices in yen. I use---->this one. Since you're in OK, the shipping will likely cost more than the o-ring. B&H, posted above, is a much easier source for us in the States.

 

[okiediver1]

Thanks, Dee--that is very helpful. We only get to the ocean once a year and do 20+ dives while we are there. The rest of the time it sits in a suitcase. Should I take the o ring out while in storage? It sounds like I need to replace it before we go again in October.

 

[ABQdiver]

anyone knows who has the oly PT-015 O rings in stock i need a new set and Olympus has them back ordered
.

Check out Sea Shooters I recently bought some extras for my PT-010. Tim was prompt and reasonable.

 

[Dee]

Okie....yes, any time you are using your housing you should take the o-ring out and store it well lubricated in a zip-loc baggie. If you only use it on vacation, a properly stored o-ring could last you several years. But then again, a new one is less than $15. Well worth the piece of mind!

 

[teamheatwave]

I have ordered MANY items from B&H over the past 15 years and can say I have never had a probelm with them.