Zeagle Ranger losing air after awhile

Jaronoff · Dec 14, 2005

So, I have a Zeagle Ranger. I keep all my gear in my storage area that is off of my garage. It's about 20 degrees lately. Well, I go down to the basement the other day and check out my ranger and there is hardly any air in the bladder. So i blow it up and I come back the next day and the same thing happens. So, today I bring it into the basement and blow up the bladder and going to leave it down there to see if temperature difference has anything to do with it. Could it? I usually keep the bladder and BC in good condition. it's only 4 months old. Aside from one fresh water dive, i volunteer at the local zoo and take pretty good care of my gear.

any suggestions or comments? thanks!

cummings66 · Dec 14, 2005

Yes, inflate it and then submerge it and look for leaks.

herman · Dec 14, 2005

The temp change can have some effect but I would bet on a loose dump valve or LP inflator hose. They tend to work loose on occasion. They should be snug but don't crank down on them. If that does not fix the problem, a leaking dump valve or LP inflator would be my next guess. If you try the submerge test, it does not have to be completely inflated, do so and you will have a real wrestling match on your hands

Rick Inman · Dec 14, 2005

cummings66:
Yes, inflate it and then submerge it and look for leaks.

...or, you can spray all the hose/inflater contact points and bladder with a dish soap/water solution and watch for bubbles (easier than submerging, I think).

Of course, then only way to get all the soap off is to take it for a dive.

ScottZeagle · Dec 14, 2005

Look at the Remote Exhaust valve (on the top shoulder). Make sure it is screwed down completely, and that no material is sandwiched in between the threaded flange and the cap that screws onto it.

Sometimes we will get a very small leak at that point, simply due to the cap not being all the way down. While diving, or on the surface, you probably would never notice it - but if you inflate your bladder and leave it overnight, you will.

Are you storing the BC with the bladder fully inflated?

Thanks,

Scott

crpntr133 · Dec 14, 2005

What nobody has said..." Buy a back plate and wing!!

O2BBubbleFree · Dec 14, 2005

Mine has a similar leak. I haven't been too worried about it, since it is such a slow leak, and I'm sure it's the remote valve, as Scott pointed out.

After my last dive I removed the valve while rinsing the bladder, so suspect it's either not seated well or needs a little lube.

Chad Carney · Dec 14, 2005

I poked a tiny hole in my Stiletto bladder, (it's tough but not indestructable), by loading it too closely to one of many spearguns in the back of my truck.

Since it's bladderless, I'm going to have to try aqualseal on a Q- tip applied to the inside of the hole, through the bladder neck. (I think I can reach it.)

Oh, BTW I poked the hole in early spring, many many dives ago. I need one of those round-tuits!

BCs don't have to hold air overnight... many just do.

Chad

tiburon72157 · Dec 14, 2005

concur with herman and scott. if you still have issues, return it to the shop for inspection and go from there. either they'll back it up or zeagle will.

Jaronoff · Dec 18, 2005

wow! Thanks guys! You gave me a lot of good tips! I'll try the soapy water first, and then check the lp hose & Remote Exhaust valve and stuff.

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