Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ?

colinicky · 29th April 2007, 10:14

Fitted a Kiss BOV to my Vision but as soon as I crack the cylinder valve it free flows .How can I adjust it ? have tried turning the knob on the side but makes no difference .Would it be due to a difference in IP pressure between Kiss & Vision ?
TIA

Sutty · 29th April 2007, 11:35

There is an adjustment inside the LP hose connection. I seem to remember you should back off the adjustment knob 1st, but I could be wrong.

Neil

John Langley · 29th April 2007, 11:43

Disconnect the hose from the reg end and turn the adjuster.( it will either be a slot for a screwdriver or an allen key) clock wise I.E. inward against the seat.

J.L.

colinicky · 29th April 2007, 12:10

Thanks all especially Paul who pmed me with what to/not to do ,have sorted it now

Of diving in 1 hour so fingers crossed

RAL · 29th April 2007, 14:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

Fitted a Kiss BOV to my Vision but as soon as I crack the cylinder valve it free flows .How can I adjust it ? have tried turning the knob on the side but makes no difference .Would it be due to a difference in IP pressure between Kiss & Vision ?
TIA

IMHO you would be well advised to not trust the Paragon. This topic has been covered in other posts so I will not belabor the point here.

Regards
RAL

iratnl · 29th April 2007, 17:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

Thanks all especially Paul who pmed me with what to/not to do ,have sorted it now

Of diving in 1 hour so fingers crossed

So what is one 'to/not to do' - I wouldn't mind knowing, as I'm sure my Paragon will start playing up eventually

Andy Del · 30th April 2007, 04:44

You may want to consider fitting a Mares reg, which the newer KISS BOVs have. you can get it as a kit, including the second stage, or just the parts needed to mount one of your own.

I still have a paragon reg on mine, but I also have a shutoff valve added...

***Decodiver*** · 30th April 2007, 08:37

Also be careful not to tighten the breathing resistance too much on the Paragon as doing so can crack the case.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

colinicky · 30th April 2007, 09:02

Used it yesterday for a 50 minute dive @ 22metres ,only problem seemed to be a wet breath ? is this common with the paragon ?

RAL · 30th April 2007, 13:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

Used it yesterday for a 50 minute dive @ 22metres ,only problem seemed to be a wet breath ? is this common with the paragon ?

Do a search on Paragon. I think you may find that at on a good day it is an unreliable poor performer. Not exactly the description of the things one looks for in life support gear.
Do yourself a favor be safe & replace the little bugger.

Regards
RAL

29th April 2007, 10:14	#1 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 668	Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Fitted a Kiss BOV to my Vision but as soon as I crack the cylinder valve it free flows .How can I adjust it ? have tried turning the knob on the side but makes no difference .Would it be due to a difference in IP pressure between Kiss & Vision ? TIA __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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29th April 2007, 11:35	#2 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 784	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? There is an adjustment inside the LP hose connection. I seem to remember you should back off the adjustment knob 1st, but I could be wrong. Neil __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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29th April 2007, 11:43	#3 (permalink)
John Langley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in an appartment on the 99th floor of my block Posts: 103	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Disconnect the hose from the reg end and turn the adjuster.( it will either be a slot for a screwdriver or an allen key) clock wise I.E. inward against the seat. J.L. __________________ BSAC 1620 www.aqualanddivers.co.uk www.oceandiving.co.uk Thank your mother for the dripping.
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29th April 2007, 12:10	#4 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 668	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Thanks all especially Paul who pmed me with what to/not to do ,have sorted it now Of diving in 1 hour so fingers crossed __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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29th April 2007, 14:41	#5 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 386	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky) Fitted a Kiss BOV to my Vision but as soon as I crack the cylinder valve it free flows .How can I adjust it ? have tried turning the knob on the side but makes no difference .Would it be due to a difference in IP pressure between Kiss & Vision ? TIA IMHO you would be well advised to not trust the Paragon. This topic has been covered in other posts so I will not belabor the point here. Regards RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you. Last edited by RAL : 29th April 2007 at 15:11.
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29th April 2007, 17:34	#6 (permalink)
iratnl Tekreational Diver Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastbourne, UK Posts: 115	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky) Thanks all especially Paul who pmed me with what to/not to do ,have sorted it now Of diving in 1 hour so fingers crossed So what is one 'to/not to do' - I wouldn't mind knowing, as I'm sure my Paragon will start playing up eventually
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30th April 2007, 04:44	#7 (permalink)
Andy Del Classic KISSer Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Sunny Sydney Posts: 412	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? You may want to consider fitting a Mares reg, which the newer KISS BOVs have. you can get it as a kit, including the second stage, or just the parts needed to mount one of your own. I still have a paragon reg on mine, but I also have a shutoff valve added... __________________ Yellow - the colour of greatness!
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30th April 2007, 08:37	#8 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,179	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Also be careful not to tighten the breathing resistance too much on the Paragon as doing so can crack the case. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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30th April 2007, 09:02	#9 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 668	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Used it yesterday for a 50 minute dive @ 22metres ,only problem seemed to be a wet breath ? is this common with the paragon ? __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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30th April 2007, 13:18	#10 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 386	Re: Adjusting Kiss Paragon ? How ? Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky) Used it yesterday for a 50 minute dive @ 22metres ,only problem seemed to be a wet breath ? is this common with the paragon ? Do a search on Paragon. I think you may find that at on a good day it is an unreliable poor performer. Not exactly the description of the things one looks for in life support gear. Do yourself a favor be safe & replace the little bugger. Regards RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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