Problem with Aqualung reg
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Zung
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It could be the main diaphragm, or the exhaust valve. In any case, since it's brand new, take it back to where you bought it and have it fixed under warranty.
inka
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little hole in the mouthpiece ?
keyshunter
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If possible, I would take it back to the dealer. Although unlikely in a new reg, it can be any of the reasons mentioned above. If not, It is probably that one of the O-rings which are located at either end of the air barrel is bad or pinched.
If it's new, just take it back to the dealer. But to do a quick check, with a tank connected and the tank valve CLOSED (best option) or the dust cap snuggly installed, put the second stage in your mouth and gently inhale. It should pull a vaccum and you should not feel any air entering the reg. If you do, determine where it's coming in from. Possible places are a bad diaphram, bad exhaust valve, defective mouthpiece or loose/missing wire tie, cracked case, loose cover or plug or any one of several Orings could be bad/missing. Unless it's a loose cover or mouthpiece issue which are easy fixes, it's under warranty anyway, let the shop fix it.
Zung
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There's nothing "unfortunate" in living in Africa... 
Do as herman says, but be careful with the exhaust valve: don't remove it unless you have a spare: it's pretty delicate. A regulator is a pretty simple piece of gear, and problems are easily fixable, most of the time.
Another thing: how wet? Choking, or just mosture? Most of the second stages breath a little wet when you're upside down.
Do as herman says, but be careful with the exhaust valve: don't remove it unless you have a spare: it's pretty delicate. A regulator is a pretty simple piece of gear, and problems are easily fixable, most of the time.
Another thing: how wet? Choking, or just mosture? Most of the second stages breath a little wet when you're upside down.
Shark Bait!
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Im more then sure you can find an Aqua Lung dealer/dive shop in Africa. If you can't solve the problem using the fixes posted above, then I would suggest you go to your local dive hole and ask who services Aqua Lung products.
If your regulator is that new then do this...
1.Make sure the dust cap is on the first stage and srew the handwheel to seal it on the 1st stage.
2. put the reg in your mouth and suck on it. If you get air then you can usually hear where thel eak is coming from.
3. Check the mouthpiece clamp. I do not like the "reusable" mouthpiece clamps. I like nylon (w/ stainless steel pins) tie wraps on my regs.
4. You could have something in the exhaust diaphragm, or in some cases it could be stuck on the body open. Your second stage cover should unsrew off, if you have problem getting it off just PM and I will tell you how to do it.
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.
Jim
1.Make sure the dust cap is on the first stage and srew the handwheel to seal it on the 1st stage.
2. put the reg in your mouth and suck on it. If you get air then you can usually hear where thel eak is coming from.
3. Check the mouthpiece clamp. I do not like the "reusable" mouthpiece clamps. I like nylon (w/ stainless steel pins) tie wraps on my regs.
4. You could have something in the exhaust diaphragm, or in some cases it could be stuck on the body open. Your second stage cover should unsrew off, if you have problem getting it off just PM and I will tell you how to do it.
If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.
Jim
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