O-Ring Average Life!!!

[SalilSahani]

Hello Everybody,

Can Anyone tell Me Regarding Ikelite O-Rings - How Long do They Last ? Say if they are Kept in Cool Dry Place Maintained Properly then How Long do they last Or After How Many dives is it Advisable to Replace them ?

Also is the Metal Used on the Dual Sync Cords and those on the Housing Connecters for the Cords of the Same Material or Are they Different ?

Thankyou

 

[Rick Murchison]

I have Ikelite housings dating back to '95.
I've yet to need an o-ring replacement.
If the housing's going to be out of the water for more than a few days I take the o-ring out, clean it and silicone it and keep it in a ziplock inside the housing.
So far, even the oldest one looks brand new.
I haven't done a thing for the o-rings around the control shafts; no leaks so far.
Rick

 

[SalilSahani]

Oh Thats Really Nice

Thankyou Sir

I Am a Newbee in this Field so.............

Thankyou Very Much

 

[SalilSahani]

Zip Lock Bags The Material is Plastic Right ?

 

[Rick Murchison]

Zip Lock Bags The Material is Plastic Right ?

Yes they are. Just your regular plastic storage bag - something to keep dust off.
The only time I know of where someone's needed to replace one is when they've pinched one when closing the case with the o-ring not seated in the right groove.
Rick

 

[SalilSahani]

Thankyou Very Much Sir

Regards,
Salil

 

[Ikelite Staff]

When stored in a plastic bag out of sunlight the shelf life should be well over 10 years. The important thing is not to let it dry out which leads to cracking, etc.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems

 

[SalilSahani]

Oh Ok

Thankyou Sir

Also Are the Caps on Dual Sync Cord and the Knobs on the Housing where its attached of the Same Metal Componants ?

 

[Ikelite Staff]

Yes, the threaded rings on the cord ends are the same material as the bulkhead on the housing.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems

 

[SalilSahani]

Thankyou Very Much Sir