My aqualung Pro Unlimited BCD was involved in an accident and has a hole from a burn. The hole is about the size of a pencil and does allow deflation. Does anyone know how I can patch that? Thanks for the help!!
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craborn:
i had a parkway BCD that a ow borrowed. returned it with a hole.
i patched it with rubber that is at least 1 inch over the hole (hole 1/4 inch, total diameter of patch 1 1/4 diameter) using the adhesive used in them inflatables.
but then again, i had it tried and tried until i was convinced it (patch) wouldn't give way. so far it has held its' post.
I don't recommend patching holes in bladders - the penalty for a patch that fails can be very high. It's your life, however, and an inner-tube patch kit is what I would use: the patch and the glue are designed to contain pressure, remain flexible and take a fair amount of abuse.
In all seriousness, I've tried to repair bladder leaks in the past and they rarely hold. I'd strongly suggest you not even attempt a repair but if you do, I'd retire the damaged wing to the pool and buy a new one for open water.
- Tell your loved ones you may be about to kill yourself because you're so parsimonious.
- If you can't easily access the inside of the bladder to install the patch, give up and buy a new one.
- Thoroughly clean and rough up the area to be patched.
- Make sure that the patch extends at least an inch beyond the edge of the hole.
- After positioning the patch, apply a gentle even pressure and allow the patch to cure completely.
- Test the patch thoroughly before you rely on it.
- Name me as a beneficiary on your life insurance.
- Introduce your buddy to your wife - she's likely to be in need of a new husband after the experiment.
In all seriousness, I've tried to repair bladder leaks in the past and they rarely hold. I'd strongly suggest you not even attempt a repair but if you do, I'd retire the damaged wing to the pool and buy a new one for open water.
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paolov:
If someone borrowed my BCD and returned it with a hole, he'll be buying me a new BCD.
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