Kiss Baby Booster not working

louisrankin · 4th February 2008, 11:12

Well it has been 3 years and may baby booster has finally developed a fault!

The booster now cycles very quickly and will not boost, I have read the manual and it seems very easy to service. Can any body give me any insight to what the problem is most likely to be?

I have the filter installed so I am not sure if it will be the reed valve. Do I need to buy the service kit from Jetsam?

Thanks in advance.

Louis

mdsourou · 4th February 2008, 11:39

Hello Lewis
Its probably the piston ring. Very easy to be fixed. You must be careful when to realign the piston back in the cylinder when you put it back in again. Very easy to do it
Cheers

***Beanie*** · 4th February 2008, 11:59

Take pictures as you strip it

personal experience

I take it your not at extremes of pressure?

camerone · 4th February 2008, 15:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Take pictures as you strip it

Not a bad idea, although the thing is _so_ simple that once you've done it once, you'll be able to do it blindfolded. The Jetsam manual is excellent and has lots of pictures in it, so it shouldn't be an issue. Just be sure to evenly loosen/tighten the hex cap screws ont he bottom as you remove the head and reed valve structure.

The only weird part is some of the o-ring sizes are a little unusual. I tried a bunch of local places, but ended up ordering a lifetime supply from Industrial Supplies which carries all the goodies I need.

I'm guessing it's one of the four o-rings that seal against the reed valve plate...failure of the right one of those would describe the scenario you hit. They're easy to replace. While you're at it, do the o-ring that seals the HP piston against the head.

louisrankin · 7th February 2008, 10:59

Thanks for the advice everybody.

Green incoming.

Louis

***Beanie*** · 7th February 2008, 11:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by camerone)

Not a bad idea, although the thing is _so_ simple that once you've done it once, you'll be able to do it blindfolded. The Jetsam manual is excellent and has lots of pictures in it, so it shouldn't be an issue. Just be sure to evenly loosen/tighten the hex cap screws ont he bottom as you remove the head and reed valve structure.

The only weird part is some of the o-ring sizes are a little unusual. I tried a bunch of local places, but ended up ordering a lifetime supply from Industrial Supplies which carries all the goodies I need.

I'm guessing it's one of the four o-rings that seal against the reed valve plate...failure of the right one of those would describe the scenario you hit. They're easy to replace. While you're at it, do the o-ring that seals the HP piston against the head.

the only bit I struggle with is the green spring seal and which way round it goes.

4th February 2008, 11:12	#1 (permalink)
louisrankin Póg mo thóin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cambridge Posts: 301	Kiss Baby Booster not working Well it has been 3 years and may baby booster has finally developed a fault! The booster now cycles very quickly and will not boost, I have read the manual and it seems very easy to service. Can any body give me any insight to what the problem is most likely to be? I have the filter installed so I am not sure if it will be the reed valve. Do I need to buy the service kit from Jetsam? Thanks in advance. Louis
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4th February 2008, 11:39	#2 (permalink)
mdsourou New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cyprus Posts: 46	Re: Kiss Baby Booster not working Hello Lewis Its probably the piston ring. Very easy to be fixed. You must be careful when to realign the piston back in the cylinder when you put it back in again. Very easy to do it Cheers
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*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,198	Re: Kiss Baby Booster not working Take pictures as you strip it personal experience I take it your not at extremes of pressure? __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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camerone New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 66	Re: Kiss Baby Booster not working Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) Take pictures as you strip it Not a bad idea, although the thing is _so_ simple that once you've done it once, you'll be able to do it blindfolded. The Jetsam manual is excellent and has lots of pictures in it, so it shouldn't be an issue. Just be sure to evenly loosen/tighten the hex cap screws ont he bottom as you remove the head and reed valve structure. The only weird part is some of the o-ring sizes are a little unusual. I tried a bunch of local places, but ended up ordering a lifetime supply from Industrial Supplies which carries all the goodies I need. I'm guessing it's one of the four o-rings that seal against the reed valve plate...failure of the right one of those would describe the scenario you hit. They're easy to replace. While you're at it, do the o-ring that seals the HP piston against the head.
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louisrankin Póg mo thóin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cambridge Posts: 301	Re: Kiss Baby Booster not working Thanks for the advice everybody. Green incoming. Louis
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*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,198	Re: Kiss Baby Booster not working Quote: (Originally Posted by camerone) Not a bad idea, although the thing is _so_ simple that once you've done it once, you'll be able to do it blindfolded. The Jetsam manual is excellent and has lots of pictures in it, so it shouldn't be an issue. Just be sure to evenly loosen/tighten the hex cap screws ont he bottom as you remove the head and reed valve structure. The only weird part is some of the o-ring sizes are a little unusual. I tried a bunch of local places, but ended up ordering a lifetime supply from Industrial Supplies which carries all the goodies I need. I'm guessing it's one of the four o-rings that seal against the reed valve plate...failure of the right one of those would describe the scenario you hit. They're easy to replace. While you're at it, do the o-ring that seals the HP piston against the head. the only bit I struggle with is the green spring seal and which way round it goes. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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