oceanic hera inflator valve fault

[Steve A]

Hi my wifes oceanic hera has developed a fault on the inflator. I noticed it has not stayed inflated during storage and on testing is leaking back where the inflator hose from the regulator is attached. This can only be seen by either orally inflating or inflating and removing the inflator hose. when the bcd hose is submerged tiny bubbles slowly trickle from the chrome fitting where the hose was attached. I have tried soaking in warm water to maybe melt any salt chrystals but its made no difference.
Does this valve come apart? if so how do I go about it? Is this part serviceable or is a new inflator valve needed? I am hoping its just an o ring. I am in the west midlands in the U.K. cheers Steve

 

[tbone1004]

needs to be serviced. Valve comes apart, just needs some o-rings. No big deal. This is something that is supposed to be serviced a bit more regularly than it is. Your AUP service center should be able to rebuild and clean it for like 10-15gbp