I have a Halcyon single tank BC. My first one had to be exchanged because the inflator leaked and made a hissing sound when the bladder was full. The current one was working well until I took it ice diving. On one of the dives I noticed a hiss coming from the inflator near the surface. During a later dive, the inflator decided to start free-flowing and it was causing a lot of air to be released through the back dump. The inflator in question is the Halcyon plastic one. Where can I get a high quality inflator that doesn't free-flow or hiss during ice diving? I'd prefer one where I can replace the o-ring myself. The plastic Halcyon one isn't maintainable by the user.
Also, why is it that the inflator won't dump unless you roll on your right side or angle up in the water? The back dump won't dump unless I angle down in the water. You are supposed to maintain a horizontal position when you're diving. This BC won't dump unless you're on an angle.
Also, why is it that the inflator won't dump unless you roll on your right side or angle up in the water? The back dump won't dump unless I angle down in the water. You are supposed to maintain a horizontal position when you're diving. This BC won't dump unless you're on an angle.