ADeadlierSnake
Contributor
My Apeks inflator valve is leaking out of the base of the metal piece that actually connects to the inflator hose. I had shop remove it, and we discovered that the plastic threads are completely worn away in some places. I am curious why Apeks makes inflator valves like this instead of having a metal connection with an o ring. I have never taken this piece out before, and my dry suit has sustained no abuse that isnt standard from frequent diving. I have owned my suit for about a year and a half and I have about 100 dives on it. These plastic threads seem like a cheap way to get people to have to replace their valve every year and a half or so.... Is there anything I can do about it besides get a new valve? I would prefer not getting a new Apeks valve if it is just going to do the same thing again though