Water in Exhale Lung?

thetrickster · 5th December 2012, 08:51

Did a couple of dives last weekend and after each dive, there was an abnormal amount of water in the exhale counter lung - and a tiny bit in the bottom of the canister. Undo the MAV and it will come running out. Dives sub 1 hour. So I dont think its all dribble!

The Unit holds a positive test and so too the negative (there is a tiny tiny whistling sound from the o2 mav when doing neg mind - but holds).

I've asked my buddies to look for bubbles while diving - none. At this point I will order new MAV parts for the counterlung base and a new dump too. But any other suggestions where the water could be coming from?

I have the OCB, but on either dive did not do any in-water bailouts.

Rich

kiwidiver · 5th December 2012, 09:05

Take a 13 mm Allen key and check the manual add base that screws to the counter lung

thetrickster · 5th December 2012, 09:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwidiver)

Take a 13 mm Allen key and check the manual add base that screws to the counter lung

Yep, I've retightened the bases today, they weren't loose, but I did make them tighter - got to be careful not to snap them.

Narcotic · 5th December 2012, 10:00

some months ago my base broke, and some water entered the CL, I think I overtied it, it's just plastic...
but spares are cheap :)

Idive · 5th December 2012, 11:26

I had the same issue for quite a while when I first got my Inspiration. I actually had 2 separate issues. The O-ring that seals the opening of the DSV when rotated had some debris that would sometimes make it leak, and other times not so much. Found that when I disassembled the DSV and replaced the valves and O-ring. The other was the silicone mouthpiece was not sealing well where the tie-wrap holds it on. Neither of these will show in a positive or negative check (unless the debris affects the seal when closed, which mine didn't). I was getting frustrated thinking it was loose lips until I got it sorted out.
Dave

thetrickster · 5th December 2012, 14:09

Thanks, I think that could be it. Will strip down tomorrow.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Idive)

I had the same issue for quite a while when I first got my Inspiration. I actually had 2 separate issues. The O-ring that seals the opening of the DSV when rotated had some debris that would sometimes make it leak, and other times not so much. Found that when I disassembled the DSV and replaced the valves and O-ring. The other was the silicone mouthpiece was not sealing well where the tie-wrap holds it on. Neither of these will show in a positive or negative check (unless the debris affects the seal when closed, which mine didn't). I was getting frustrated thinking it was loose lips until I got it sorted out.
Dave

jaksel · 7th December 2012, 10:29

Check your mouthpiece carefully. A small crack or hole in the mouthpiece can be practically invisible if you don't pull and twist it a bit.

LeCrabe · 7th December 2012, 13:30

... and stop drooling...
Ok I could not resist... Take care

thetrickster · 7th December 2012, 13:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by LeCrabe)

... and stop drooling...
Ok I could not resist... Take care

I wish I could!! You should see some of the female diver guides......... If I could be 20 again with the knowledge I have now..lol

Regards

Rich.

Doppler · 7th December 2012, 18:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by jaksel)

Check your mouthpiece carefully. A small crack or hole in the mouthpiece can be practically invisible if you don't pull and twist it a bit.

Good advice.

5th December 2012, 08:51	#1 (permalink)
thetrickster RBW Member APD Evolution Vision Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gibraltar / Spain Posts: 351	Water in Exhale Lung? Did a couple of dives last weekend and after each dive, there was an abnormal amount of water in the exhale counter lung - and a tiny bit in the bottom of the canister. Undo the MAV and it will come running out. Dives sub 1 hour. So I dont think its all dribble! The Unit holds a positive test and so too the negative (there is a tiny tiny whistling sound from the o2 mav when doing neg mind - but holds). I've asked my buddies to look for bubbles while diving - none. At this point I will order new MAV parts for the counterlung base and a new dump too. But any other suggestions where the water could be coming from? I have the OCB, but on either dive did not do any in-water bailouts. Rich Last edited by thetrickster; 5th December 2012 at 09:21..
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5th December 2012, 09:05	#2 (permalink)
kiwidiver RBW Member evo+,deep pursuit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 311	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? Take a 13 mm Allen key and check the manual add base that screws to the counter lung
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5th December 2012, 09:22	#3 (permalink)
thetrickster RBW Member APD Evolution Vision Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gibraltar / Spain Posts: 351	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwidiver) Take a 13 mm Allen key and check the manual add base that screws to the counter lung Yep, I've retightened the bases today, they weren't loose, but I did make them tighter - got to be careful not to snap them.
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5th December 2012, 10:00	#4 (permalink)
Narcotic RBW Member YBOD Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 26	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? some months ago my base broke, and some water entered the CL, I think I overtied it, it's just plastic... but spares are cheap :)
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5th December 2012, 11:26	#5 (permalink)
Idive RBW Member Inspiration Vision Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 46	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? I had the same issue for quite a while when I first got my Inspiration. I actually had 2 separate issues. The O-ring that seals the opening of the DSV when rotated had some debris that would sometimes make it leak, and other times not so much. Found that when I disassembled the DSV and replaced the valves and O-ring. The other was the silicone mouthpiece was not sealing well where the tie-wrap holds it on. Neither of these will show in a positive or negative check (unless the debris affects the seal when closed, which mine didn't). I was getting frustrated thinking it was loose lips until I got it sorted out. Dave Last edited by Idive; 5th December 2012 at 11:27.. Reason: fat fingers
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5th December 2012, 14:09	#6 (permalink)
thetrickster RBW Member APD Evolution Vision Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gibraltar / Spain Posts: 351	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? Thanks, I think that could be it. Will strip down tomorrow. Quote: (Originally Posted by Idive) I had the same issue for quite a while when I first got my Inspiration. I actually had 2 separate issues. The O-ring that seals the opening of the DSV when rotated had some debris that would sometimes make it leak, and other times not so much. Found that when I disassembled the DSV and replaced the valves and O-ring. The other was the silicone mouthpiece was not sealing well where the tie-wrap holds it on. Neither of these will show in a positive or negative check (unless the debris affects the seal when closed, which mine didn't). I was getting frustrated thinking it was loose lips until I got it sorted out. Dave
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7th December 2012, 10:29	#7 (permalink)
jaksel Jakob Selbing AP Evolution+ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 174	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? Check your mouthpiece carefully. A small crack or hole in the mouthpiece can be practically invisible if you don't pull and twist it a bit.
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7th December 2012, 13:33	#9 (permalink)
thetrickster RBW Member APD Evolution Vision Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gibraltar / Spain Posts: 351	Quote: (Originally Posted by LeCrabe) ... and stop drooling... Ok I could not resist... Take care I wish I could!! You should see some of the female diver guides......... If I could be 20 again with the knowledge I have now..lol Regards Rich.
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Doppler Cut along dotted line... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not Basingstoke... thank god Posts: 311	Re: Water in Exhale Lung? Quote: (Originally Posted by jaksel) Check your mouthpiece carefully. A small crack or hole in the mouthpiece can be practically invisible if you don't pull and twist it a bit. Good advice.
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