fixing BC dump valve

headtohead · Sep 24, 2012

So i have an old BC - its dump valve has cracked, other than that, its fully functional. i was looking at replacement parts and came across this company Repair Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) DIY Valve | eBay

Anyone tried it ? i think its way too expensive , and if i add in shipping, its a just a ultimate killer. i was also looking at what DSS and Oxycheq has to offer and even DRE - anyone has a cheaper yet effective alternative ?

ams511 · Sep 25, 2012

What exactly do you mean by cracked? Dive Rite Express sells a replacement dump valve for $13. You may find something cheaper but not significantly cheaper.

redacted · Sep 25, 2012

What is the brand of your BCD? What part is cracked? All dump valves are not the same.

headtohead · Sep 26, 2012

mine is a old halcyon wing.

i asked my local dealer sometime back and they checked - they said its not repairable.

To be more precise, its the part attached to the wing that is cracked. Its not the dump valve itself (the part that can be unscrewed)

redacted · Sep 26, 2012

I'm still not clear on exactly which part is bad. But, if you contact BCD Parts and Components - Dive Gear Express I suspect they will be able to help. Dive Rite, DSS, Halcyon and others use compatible valves. Or look at parts FXBC2700 and DR-BC2748 and see if any of those look right.

And then you probably need to go find a new dive shop. Yours seems to either lack knowledge or wants more from you than the cost of a repair.

NautilusCairns · Sep 27, 2012

headtohead:
So i have an old BC - its dump valve has cracked, other than that, its fully functional. i was looking at replacement parts and came across this company Repair Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) DIY Valve | eBay

Anyone tried it ? i think its way too expensive , and if i add in shipping, its a just a ultimate killer. i was also looking at what DSS and Oxycheq has to offer and even DRE - anyone has a cheaper yet effective alternative ?

I repaired my Seaquest Balance inflater valve using the same scuba fix kit and it worked well. As the rest of my BC was in good condition I didn't think the repair kit was expensive compared to a relacement BC

redacted · Sep 27, 2012

Seaquest BCD connections are not compatible with Dive Rite etc.

fjpatrum · Sep 27, 2012

headtohead:
mine is a old halcyon wing.

i asked my local dealer sometime back and they checked - they said its not repairable.

To be more precise, its the part attached to the wing that is cracked. Its not the dump valve itself (the part that can be unscrewed)

Your local dealer is wrong. It's always repairable... just a matter of how difficult and whether or not you think it's worth it. They are in business to sell you more stuff and a new wing is a lot more profitable than a $13 part. Divegearexpress.com sells full dump valves. Cut the old one out, patch, and put in a new one. An hour's worth of work and $20 including the patch, glue and the valve.

NautilusCairns · Sep 27, 2012

awap:
Seaquest BCD connections are not compatible with Dive Rite etc.

Yes I know. Here is what Scuba Fix in Singapore say:

As of now, we have repair kit for SeaQuest, US Diver, Aqualungs, Mares, Aeris, OMS, Halcyon, Dive Rite, Frog, Oceanic, Beuchat (47mm & 51mm), Genesis, Sherwood, Zeagle, Aquatec, Seac-sub, Cressi Sub, Scuba-Pro.

If your BCD belongs to a brand that is not listed above, do drop us an email : enquiry@scuba-fix.com.

redacted · Sep 27, 2012

Their price is too high for my taste. If the Halcyon valve is screwed in and not glued in, the fix should be simple and reasonable with parts from DGE.

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