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**Dave Sutton** · 9th October 2006, 18:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

Dave,
Sir, have you had any problems with leaks or water egress into the system through the p-ports?

A few friends have commented that they have had problems with p-ports sealing and concerns since it is single o-ring verse double o-rings on other models.

Are you using the aquaseal to make the connections perminate or can you peel it off without destroying the o-ring ?

Thanks, Andrew

I've *never* had a leak. The Aquaseal is used on the outside of the bag, and acts to do two things: (1) it obviously seals the system, but just as importantly it (2) acts as a sliding-lubricant to allow the fitting to be tightened REALLY tight without tending to twist the counnterlung as it is threaded onto the backing nut. Just a dab on the flange of the fitting where it contacts the outer surface of the bag is perfect. It peels off no worries in case of the desire to remove the connector.

Dave

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Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,971	Re: Counterlung Interface Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) Dave, Sir, have you had any problems with leaks or water egress into the system through the p-ports? A few friends have commented that they have had problems with p-ports sealing and concerns since it is single o-ring verse double o-rings on other models. Are you using the aquaseal to make the connections perminate or can you peel it off without destroying the o-ring ? Thanks, Andrew I've never had a leak. The Aquaseal is used on the outside of the bag, and acts to do two things: (1) it obviously seals the system, but just as importantly it (2) acts as a sliding-lubricant to allow the fitting to be tightened REALLY tight without tending to twist the counnterlung as it is threaded onto the backing nut. Just a dab on the flange of the fitting where it contacts the outer surface of the bag is perfect. It peels off no worries in case of the desire to remove the connector. Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com And the colors of the sea blind your eyes with trembling mermaids, For the sparkling waves are calling you to kiss their white-laced lips. And you see a girls brown body dancing through the turquoise, And her footprints make you follow where the sky loves the sea. And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body, Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind......
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