Zeagle Flathead 7 Balance diaphragm end cap

[e.powell01]

Just looking for a 2nd opinion. I was a Zeagle tech years ago before our shop closed. I recently had an experience at 80 ft and once at 25 ft where the end cap clear rubber balance diaphragm clear rubber diaphragm blew out. I heard a pop but could not see anything. Also dive buddy looked and because it being clear could not see it hanging out either. I'm assuming water entered and it should come apart to inspect. But I no longer have the tools to disassemble. In all the years I serviced it, never had a problem. Not being with a dealer any longer I cannot get parts to service myself so it went to a local shop who is not Zeagle rep. Only one around now that most have closed up within the last couple years. I'm thinking there is blow by because of a bad o'ring or pressure is too high.

Thoughts?

 

[claymore]

Is it the Zeagel Zeagle or the Apeks Zeagle? Zeagles were rebadged Apeks until 2000. When Zeagle designed their regs they used a lot of the Apeks basic designs. One of the changes they made was that the retaining ring for the environmental just screws by hand, no pin spanner needed.
Zeagle kits are available and Apeks kits can be found online. About the only really special tool needed is a pin spanner.

 

[Pao]

A leaking main diaphragm is likely the source of the gas that popped the hydrostatic diaphragm, so a complete rebuild is probably in order.

 

[e.powell01]

Zeagle/Zeagle. More the lines I was thinking, internal leak.To add, tools wise I would still need gauges to adjust settings. I have an IPG. But not the gauge for setting release.

 

[divad]

. I have an IPG. But not the gauge for setting release.

What is "the gauge for setting the release"?

 

[Pao]

Yes. What is "setting the release"?

 

[Pao]

Tool list from the manual in Frogkick

4.1 TOOLS & ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FIRST STAGE SERVICING
- Soft-jawed bench vise (bench vise with rubber, plastic, aluminum or plastic jaw inserts)
- 1/4" Allen wrench (p/n 347-0104)
- 3/16" Allen wrench (p/n 347-0316)
- 5/32" Allen wrench (p/n 347-0532)
- 6" or 8" good quality adjustable wrenches
- 15" good quality adjustable wrench
- Zeagle Pin Spanner (p/n 347-0001)
- 1st Stage Annual Service Kit (p/n 345-1000)
- Clean Shop Rags
- LTI Christo-Lube 111® (p/n 347-0111)
- Service Video Tape for this regulator (p/n 347-0101)
- Intermediate Pressure Testing Gauge

I can't seem to find that "gauge for setting the release"

 

[divad]

Not being with a dealer any longer I cannot get parts to service myself so it went to a local shop who is not Zeagle rep. Thoughts?

Try Zeagle Express:

Clear Diaphragm, Hydrostatic 341-0121-MC
7.00

Octo Z Service Kits
12.95

2nd Stage Diaphragm 342-0207-AA
14.00

Zeagle Second Stage Performance UpGrade kit
14.84

2nd Stage Service Kit 345-2000
17.00

Zeagle 1st Stage Service Kit 345-1000
28.00

Zeagle Pin Spanner Wrench
48.00

Pin Spanner for 1st Stage Cap (Flathead VI only)
48.00​

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[tbzep]

Yes. What is "setting the release"?

Magnahelic is the gauge used to set the cracking pressure, which is the difference in pressure needed for it to deliver air. That's most likely what "setting the release" is referring to.

 

[divad]

Magnahelic gauge?!...............................we don't need no stinking magnahelic gauge..............