water in regulator

[nerdkid]

i was just wondering..what will happen when water gets in the first stage

 

[RJP]

i was just wondering..what will happen when water gets in the first stage

Your LDS gets $35 + parts.

:cool2:

 

[redacted]

It may cause some corrosion where corrosion does not normally occur. It is not a catastrophic problem.

 

[oxyhacker]

Most of the water will be blasted out the first time you pressurize the regulator, and what is left will be dried over time by the very dry scuba air going through the stage.

Though how troublesome it may be depends on whether it is salt or freshwater. Fresh water will dry away completely, with no ill effects, but saltwater it can leave salt deposits, which will absorb moisture from the air and prevent the stage from ever drying completely, which can cause corrosion over time. This is, however, unlikely to severely damage a regulator in regular use, as it will be removed when the reg is next serviced. What you don't want to do is take a regulator which has had salt water inside and let it sit for a few years or decades.

 

[ajduplessis]

Could also blow the SPG.

 

[JanK]

Could also blow the SPG.

So it might be a good idea to press the purge button fully open when pressurising the regulator - you would possibly redirect most of the water through the secondary instead of ramming it in the SPG.

 

[Ed Palma]

So it might be a good idea to press the purge button fully open when pressurising the regulator - you would possibly redirect most of the water through the secondary instead of ramming it in the SPG.

It might be a better idea to remove the SPG from the regulator before pressurizing...

 

[NC Wreck Diver]

If it's salt water, go get it overhauled at your LDS. It's better to take care of it now, then wait for any ill effects.