Regulator cleaning after dives

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When you see the tech again ask him what the filter looked like. If the filter was corroded, I would assume your getting salt water intrusion at the DIN connection. If not then the salt-water is coming through the second stages.

Your first stages are sealed so they really don't require a soaking, just a rinse. You can always elevate the first stage above the second stage to prevent water from backing up into the first stage.

A rinse will not draw salt water from the threads of the din retainer.

 

[ams511]

A rinse will not draw salt water from the threads of the din retainer.

Would not the threads of the DIN retainer be protected from salt water by being inside the tank valve?

 

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Would not the threads of the DIN retainer be protected from salt water by being inside the tank valve?

I am talking about the threads where the retainer (din or yoke) screws into the body. Older SP 1sts had the sealing o-ring above the threads but newer one all have the o-ring below the threads.

 

[Dr. Lecter]

Would not the threads of the DIN retainer be protected from salt water by being inside the tank valve?

Nothing inside the tank valve outside the seal created by the DIN oring is dry when submerged. The threads of the reg and valve are all exposed to salt water (as is the outside surface of the DIN oring for that matter.