Mares Prestige 15X regulator failure

[Catito]

So if it is indeed the diaphragm clamp that sits under that plastic trim dome, then inadequate torque on the diaphragm would indeed cause a rush of air.
An annual service will take care of it, assuming no parts flaws from the factory. But don't let the shop just "tighten down on the diaphragm." Make sure you get a new one.
Sad to say, this stuff happens.
Find a Mares shop, not just a shop.

My multi-thousand $ rebreather arrived with a leaking loop valve from excess lubricant holding a mushroom valve open, AND a counterlung leak because the factory insists on shipping from Denmark fully assembled. The lung got pinched in all the jostling during transport.
But both were quick fixes for a shop that knows its stuff.
Sadly that's not often the case these days. Its almost less expensive to buy a complete new set from Deep6 than to have a major overhaul service and a few new parts.

I appreciate the advice. Take care

 

[johndiver999]

My regulator is still under warranty (purchased less than 12 months ago). In between dives today it started free flowing out of the side of the first stage body (above the ports). What the heck? I am sending it back but do any of you have an idea as to what caused this? Glad it did not happen when I was on the Adolphus Busch the previous day.

Thank you in advance for your opinion.

What would you have done if it occurred on the wreck?

 

[Catito]

What would you have done if it occurred on the wreck?

Hopefully not panicked, signaled to my buddy to ascend the line, then used her octopus, if necessary, during the safety stop. Reach the boat—then praise my buddy!

 

[johndiver999]

Hopefully not panicked, signaled to my buddy to ascend the line, then used her octopus, if necessary, during the safety stop. Reach the boat—then praise my buddy!

Sounds like a good plan. I would just switch to my pony and then signaled the buddy and started the ascent. Not all the gear works all the time.

 

[Catito]

Sounds like a good plan. I would just switch to my pony and then signaled the buddy and started the ascent. Not all the gear works all the time.

where do you attach your pony? What regulator do you keep on it?

 

[johndiver999]

I mount it on my back on my main tank. The regulator I use for the pony is nothing special. An old SP first stage and an even older, discontinued second stage - worn on a lanyard around my neck.

 

[rsingler]

And I sling mine along my side. With a necklace mounted second. Don't even notice it's there.