used dry suit with a p-valve

[jacek]

Hi, would anyone buy a second hand dry suit with a p valve ? is it hygienic ? it may seem like a stupid question but I have no experience in this and never use one..p-valve that is. thanks:doctor:

 

[sheck33]

if it was a good deal i probably would. i'd then attack the p-valve with the most aggressive bug killing agent i could find, you know, like agent orange or something
nawww, i think some peroxide will do the trick

and if that doesnt work for you you can always replace the whole thing.

 

[jacek]

even though the suit has it, do I still need to use it? what are the chances of a p-valve go bad?

 

[sheck33]

jacek once bubbled...
even though the suit has it, do I still need to use it? what are the chances of a p-valve go bad?

no you dont have to use the p-valve, they are not very likely to break.

 

[Joe R.]

Use a 7-10% bleach solution. It will kill anything you are worried about.

 

[Dryglove]

jacek once bubbled...
Hi, would anyone buy a second hand dry suit with a p valve ? is it hygienic ? it may seem like a stupid question but I have no experience in this and never use one..p-valve that is. thanks:doctor:

A p-valve can be a handy addtition.You can hydrate like crazy before your dive and still be able to relieve yourself during the dive.

Some p-valves use a bolt to seal the hole so there is no chance of leaking. Others are balanced and shouldnt let water in. Mine is balanced and still uses a bolt for a little added safety.