Divingblueberry
Contributor
Hello all,
Something happened today and I’d like to have your opinion and learn from a surprising situation (for me at least).
I had to abort a dive this morning because of a free flow on my primary that I couldn’t stop (rental regulator). Once out of the water, I was chatting with the site manager about the free flow and he noticed that the tank's valve wasn’t not in the right axis, which I found odd because I am always very careful about setting my BCD straight and I was certain I did it right.
It didn’t take long to find out that the valve was not screwed properly. In fact, I could easily unscrew the valve out of the tank without any effort and that explained why it was no more align with my BCD. We found out that the tank went through an inspection very recently and I was the first one to use it. I guess the technician forgot about screwing the valve back properly.
I’d like to have your opinion on this situation... My first reaction was to be appalled and I doubt I’ll rent gear there but I am confused about the danger level of this.
Your opinion and expertise are greatly appreciated.
Something happened today and I’d like to have your opinion and learn from a surprising situation (for me at least).
I had to abort a dive this morning because of a free flow on my primary that I couldn’t stop (rental regulator). Once out of the water, I was chatting with the site manager about the free flow and he noticed that the tank's valve wasn’t not in the right axis, which I found odd because I am always very careful about setting my BCD straight and I was certain I did it right.
It didn’t take long to find out that the valve was not screwed properly. In fact, I could easily unscrew the valve out of the tank without any effort and that explained why it was no more align with my BCD. We found out that the tank went through an inspection very recently and I was the first one to use it. I guess the technician forgot about screwing the valve back properly.
I’d like to have your opinion on this situation... My first reaction was to be appalled and I doubt I’ll rent gear there but I am confused about the danger level of this.
Your opinion and expertise are greatly appreciated.