Inflator stuck

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I read the post regarding the stuck inflator hose...It's not generally part of the requirements....but should be. Last year, i was at 85 feet, and filled a little to slow my decent and before I could blink I was heading up!. I will tell you it all happens in seconds. I will admit, I didnt get the hose disconnected, but I immediatly reached down to the back and used my dump to stop my ascent. While I continued to dump, I kept playing with my inflator button and it stoppped. I made the surface with 500 lbs. I would strongly suggest practicing your "emergency"...before it actually happens! :11:
 
This happened to me this weekend. First I though my O-ring blew out. Then I realised I was taking the highspeed elevator to sea-level. Tried to dumb with both rear dumb-valves, didn't even slow down. I guess I did breathe on the way up, since I wouldn't be here any other way. First time I heard my BC over pressure release valves in action. I turned off my tank and removed the inflator hose for a quick service. Next time, I will hopefully realise in time what is happening and undo that LP hose.
 
I've read a few accident reports where they say something like "for some reason the diver inflated his BC and shot to the surface, suffering an embolism". I wouldn't be surprised if some of the causes of those were stuck inflator valves that the diver just couldn't react to in time. Just a guess, though.
 
divebuddysean:
How deep were you Roy? Good thing you were down at 120 feet!!

Sean

I just started the dive, so I was only at 17ft according to the Suunto. It happened on the first push of the inflator button........I inflated the BC manually before the dive. Won't do this again. I think it's good to at least give it one test squirt.
 

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