Should I Replace the Bladder?

[ams511]

We don’t even know if a replacement bladder is available. OP didn’t mention which BC he has.

Most conventional BCs don't even have replaceable bladders.

 

[divad]

If the bladder doesn't leak, should I replace it anyway because of it's age?[/QUOTxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Sam Miller III]

18 years old ?
There is a beginning , middle and end to all objects
your BC is at the end

But if you must test it
1) Pour a liberal amount of "Downey" liquid dishwashing soap into the
inflator bag shale well and soak for about 24 hours (Downey dissolves salt crystals)
2) Drain and wash interior with fresh water
3) Inflate the BC set aside for at lease 24 hours
4) While still inflated place BC in bath tub weight with weight belt to simulate pressure effects
once again for 24 or more hours

List on E bay as a like new never used recently tested BC

Purchase a new BC and dive secure

I suspect Marie13 will agree

SDM

 

[Marie13]

18 years old ?
There is a beginning , middle and end to all objects
your BC is at the end

But if you must test it
1) Pour a liberal amount of "Downey" liquid dishwashing soap into the
inflator bag shale well and soak for about 24 hours (Downey dissolves salt crystals)
2) Drain and wash interior with fresh water
3) Inflate the BC set aside for at lease 24 hours
4) While still inflated place BC in bath tub weight with weight belt to simulate pressure effects
once again for 24 or more hours

List on E bay as a like new never used recently tested BC

Purchase a new BC and dive secure

I suspect Marie13 will agree

SDM

Sam, you must mean Dawn dishwashing liquid. Downey is a liquid fabric softener.

 

[Johnn B]

It is a U.S Divers BC and they only make snorkeling gear now, but the shop said they may be able to find a replacement. I just didn't want to spend a lot of money if it is not necessary. If they can't find a replacement I didn't want to spend even more for a new BC if I didn't need to.

 

[Marie13]

It is a U.S Divers BC and they only make snorkeling gear now, but the shop said they may be able to find a replacement. I just didn't want to spend a lot of money if it is not necessary. If they can't find a replacement I didn't want to spend even more for a new BC if I didn't need to.

Yeah, highly doubt you are going to find a replacement bladder. Inflate it all the way and leave it for 24 hours. Go from there. Just so you know, there is plenty of used equipment available on SB. That's an option for a replacement if needed that won't break the bank.

 

[scubafanatic]

if you dive the unit, at least use the $ saved to sign up for DAN' Preferred' insurance.

 

[Seaweed Doc]

Keep in mind that as air temperature changes, you might see what looks like deflation in your overnight test.

 

[D_Fresh]

List on E bay as a like new never used recently tested BC

I was at the bar and literally laughed so hard that my girl friend and her sister looked at me like I was crazy.... They might be right, but great reply nonetheless.

 

[Sam Miller III]

@D_Fresh


Sam Miller III said: ↑

List on E bay as a like new never used recently tested BC
I was at the bar and literally laughed so hard that my girl friend and her sister looked at me like I was crazy.... They might be right, but great reply nonetheless.


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