Rapid Exhaust Valve Fix

[Farty]

not sure how this happened, but when I was rinsing my sherwood outback BCD in the tub, Rapid Exhaust Valve felt a part. I was lucky and found all 3 parts (ring, valve, cover).

It should be very easy to put them together, but just in case... did I do it correctly? I am not 100% sure about the valve

ring, then valve with the white flapper out, then cover


See pic below


thank you

 

[redacted]

That will do it. You may have to pull down a bit on the pull dump to get the o-ring and valve in place and the cover started. Make sure the cover is snug.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

Yes, that's the correct order.

 

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Once you get it back together, please check it for proper functionality. I would consider having your LDS check it if you are not 100% sure.

I read a true story in the book Divers Down, diver has the same problem and missed an o-ring. He did not test it and the missing oring went undetected. The BC would not hold air and as a result (with a few other mistakes) he did not survive.

 

[Farty]

thanks a lot for quick replies

 

[FIXXERVI6]

not sure how this happened, but when I was rinsing my sherwood outback BCD in the tub, Rapid Exhaust Valve felt a part. I was lucky and found all 3 parts (ring, valve, cover).

It should be very easy to put them together, but just in case... did I do it correctly? I am not 100% sure about the valve

ring, then valve with the white flapper out, then cover


See pic below


thank you

If you don't use it, replace it with a solid elbow (cheap) and you'll never have to worry about that again.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

Cheap = $9.00 for the Dive Rite Elbow even at LDS prices. Very cheap insurance when you consider what happens if it comes apart underwater.

 

[Farty]

Is it common to replace it? This is the first time I hear about it.

I was very very surprised this happened to me and I totally agree, this could cause "some" problems under water although I think it's probably not that common.

 

[FIXXERVI6]

Is it common to replace it? This is the first time I hear about it.

I was very very surprised this happened to me and I totally agree, this could cause "some" problems under water although I think it's probably not that common.

For the people I know, yes it is common to remove and replace with an elbow.

I have seen these malfunction and leak gas more than once.

If you use it, teach yourself not to, pulling on that hose is not a good idea, if you don't use it, spend the small amount of time and money to have piece of mind.

 

[Farty]

thank you for the response, although I test it every time I go diving, I never use it. I will probably replace it.