Can't stop slow leak

[redacted]

Silicone grease didn't solve it.

Seems the issue is the ring can't screw down tight enough. Too tight and it jump/pops the threads.

The leak is pretty slow though. Maybe a sigh's worth overnight. Curious to see if it stops leaking after it lets out a little pressure. (Only orally inflating it at this point)

jumping threads does not seem like a minor defect. Time for more serious troubleshooting. I suspect parts on the OPV are exchangable with the inflator connector.

 

[guruboy]

No OPV besides the butt dump. It's a 90deg elbow.

 

[redacted]

yes, the pull dump. you should be able to start by swapping the two connected devices. then go from there to isolate the defective part(s).

 

[guruboy]

You mean something like put two pull dumps on? Interesting idea.

 

[guruboy]

I think people sometimes go overboard with the BC. I would be concerned if the integrity of fittings was compromised, but a tiny little, slow leak is not going to be noticeable when diving, maybe lose a puff of air in 40 minutes? You are dumping air during the dive anyway as the tank gets lighter.

If the fittings are good and it doesn't have a problem when you over inflate it and activate the OP relief valves, I'm not too worried if the BC goes from hard to kinda soft while being stored overnight.

I agree that it would probably be fine for diving. I'm just being picky since my other wings don't leak.

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Be very careful about the fittings, I have seen catastrophic failures where the threaded fitting that is "welded" to the BC disintegrated with age and the whole piece fell off leaving a big hole. If the parts seem compromised, dive gear express sells replacement parts that might work. I wouldn't be glueing or using aquaseal.

 

[guruboy]

Yea. I've seen that happen on old BCs too.

 

[buddhasummer]

Take a close look at the plastic bits. I have had a T-nut crack, probably from over torqueing.

Me too.

 

[scubafanatic]

I agree that it would probably be fine for diving. I'm just being picky since my other wings don't leak.

A small (for now) leak is perhaps a warning sign for a potential large leak at an especially awkward moment.

 

[Compressor]

A potential solution: Call Halcyon and ask them. They may ask you to send it in. I think the wings have a lifetime warranty.