Scuba pro pilot issue

[BigAladdin]

I bought a used bcd from a going out of sale shop. A bcd buttons were leaking air from the bcd connector. Sometimes when the bcd was filled the deflator and add air button were leaking air. This made my air run out a tab bit quicker. My local shop doesn’t service a bcd this old, no parts. Shoukd I just learn my lesson in buying used gear and scrap it or where can I service. Spent $150 on this and I’m feeling suckered as $150 more could’ve gotten me a brand new bcd.

 

[johndiver999]

Your shop is trying to stick it to you if they do not recommend simply replacing the inflator with a generic equivalent. You can find a replacement on line for cheap but you need to know the ID of the hose. Easy fix with a couple of zip ties in 2 minutes.

 

[Ghost95]

If it's a scubapro inflater, and even if it's not, it can probably be rebuilt. A couple o-rings and maybe a gasket if you feel up to it.

If not... New inflator is the easy choice.

K-Style Power Inflator for 1-inch Corrugated Hose

A replacement drift-pin design K-style 45-Degree Oral and Power Inflator compatible with 1-inch diameter corrugated hoses and the slide-lock fitting on ordinary low pressure BC hoses.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[grf88]

New inflator as above but keep the old one, learn how to service it and put it in your save a dive kit.

 

[Ski_Lounge]

Agree with the above. You can also replace the corrugated hose & plain elbow for about $10-15 each. The elbow might have a specific thread size you need to match, if you post pictures, can provide you specific products to look at.