Golem BOV Stiffness

paronix · 20th July 2007, 07:33

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know how to adjust the stiffness of the turning action of the Golem BOV. I have two of these. One is nice and the lose, while the other is a bit stiffer. Both have been thoroughly cleaned, so I know its not dirt/salt clogging it. Any ideas?

Nick..

sannerman · 20th July 2007, 07:47

What kind of lubricant did you use to grease the O-rings inside with?

/Z

colonel · 20th July 2007, 14:22

Mine was the same when I got it. Just get an Apeks 2nd stage service kit or get your LDS to preform a service on the regulator portion.

MrClive · 20th July 2007, 18:29

hello paronix, i just received my new vario bov today, looks unreal and cant wait to dive with it.. it did seem a bit stiff but im sure a bit if lube will sort that, and i think i read it here somewhere that after a few dives, it loosens out..

womble · 20th July 2007, 19:27

They shouldn't need re-lubing, they usually come lubed with christolube. (Mine did). Only need relubing at the time of annual service.

You will find after a few dives and actuating the BOV underwater it loosens up.

paronix · 21st July 2007, 10:39

Apparently speaking to Jakub (Golem Gear), it would be down to the way the circlips are in the BOV. (there is a ridge on one side of them). I'm, gonna have a play around with this.
Nick..

20th July 2007, 07:33	#1 (permalink)
paronix Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 108	Golem BOV Stiffness Hi Guys, Does anyone know how to adjust the stiffness of the turning action of the Golem BOV. I have two of these. One is nice and the lose, while the other is a bit stiffer. Both have been thoroughly cleaned, so I know its not dirt/salt clogging it. Any ideas? Nick..
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20th July 2007, 07:47	#2 (permalink)
sannerman Let´s Go Down For a While Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 98	Re: Golem BOV Stiffness What kind of lubricant did you use to grease the O-rings inside with? /Z __________________ Det är hårt på sjön, fast hårdare på land www.pagi.se
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20th July 2007, 14:22	#3 (permalink)
colonel New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingston, Ont Posts: 13	Re: Golem BOV Stiffness Mine was the same when I got it. Just get an Apeks 2nd stage service kit or get your LDS to preform a service on the regulator portion.
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20th July 2007, 18:29	#4 (permalink)
MrClive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 169	Re: Golem BOV Stiffness hello paronix, i just received my new vario bov today, looks unreal and cant wait to dive with it.. it did seem a bit stiff but im sure a bit if lube will sort that, and i think i read it here somewhere that after a few dives, it loosens out.. __________________ clive
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20th July 2007, 19:27	#5 (permalink)
womble Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 196	Re: Golem BOV Stiffness They shouldn't need re-lubing, they usually come lubed with christolube. (Mine did). Only need relubing at the time of annual service. You will find after a few dives and actuating the BOV underwater it loosens up. __________________ "What could possibly go wrong?? . . "
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21st July 2007, 10:39	#6 (permalink)
paronix Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 108	Re: Golem BOV Stiffness Apparently speaking to Jakub (Golem Gear), it would be down to the way the circlips are in the BOV. (there is a ridge on one side of them). I'm, gonna have a play around with this. Nick..
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