Techniflex delamination of exhaust valve

[tc_rain]

Jerry,
The exhaust valve on my Techniflex is starting to delaminate, what do you recommend? There are no leaks yet but there is no doubt that it is just a matter of time.

 

[PerroneFord]

Have you contacted USIA?

 

[USIA]

If by delaminating you mean that the rubber port is peeling away from suit, you can temporarily fix it by putting a little contact cement under the area and putting a weight on it over night. If you are not diving anytime soon, send the suit in and I will install a pair of our new ports. They are actually sewn on to the suit and will never peel off. They also look kind of cool!

 

[tc_rain]

If by delaminating you mean that the rubber port is peeling away from suit, you can temporarily fix it by putting a little contact cement under the area and putting a weight on it over night. If you are not diving anytime soon, send the suit in and I will install a pair of our new ports. They are actually sewn on to the suit and will never peel off. They also look kind of cool!

Sounds great. I have two more classes this month and then I will send it in. Thanks.

 

[tc_rain]

Got the suit back today and USIA did a wonderful job. You can't tell any other valves were ever on it. I must also agree with Jerry, the new valves do look pretty cool.