Leaky O2 quick disconnect...

Pierre Farrugia · 19th July 2006, 08:10

Good morning all,

I have a tiny leak from the manual add quick disconnect, female side. Is there a way I can service this part ?

jhaaja · 19th July 2006, 08:43

You can buy a service kit for it from AP, it does not cost much. You can open it just by screwing the nipple out from the add button. Use some fabric in between the nipple and pliers and just screw it off. There is a small o-ring that can cause the leak. Also the o-ring on the valve pin can be worn or without lubrication.

EDIT: Should read properly! My advice works for the male side. You have the leak on the hose or?

JH

01RMB · 19th July 2006, 08:55

If the leak is coming from the hose then it will be the shraeder valve in the hose. They are quick and simple to replace quick connect. You just need the right tool to remove it.

Pierre Farrugia · 19th July 2006, 09:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by 01RMB)

If the leak is coming from the hose then it will be the shraeder valve in the hose. They are quick and simple to replace quick connect. You just need the right tool to remove it.

It's from the female side ,the one attached to hose! It's leaking from beween each other (male to female)! So I don't think it's the needle valve !

***Beanie*** · 19th July 2006, 09:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia)

It's from the female side ,the one attached to hose! It's leaking from beween each other (male to female)! So I don't think it's the needle valve !

When its connected to the inflate button?

If so just clean and grease the nipple this will grease the orining in the hose.

jhaaja · 19th July 2006, 09:08

I have had that leak also and it was caused by the small o-ring inside the female hose end. It was torn. You can try to look inside and see if the o-ring is torn. You can also lube it with the help of the male nipple on the manual add button like Beanie said.

JH

Pierre Farrugia · 19th July 2006, 09:14

I butcherd a pic (Sorry Pchanney). If I disconnect no O2 comes out so needle valve is ok, I think yes from that O ring, is there a way I can remove and mantaine?

jhaaja · 19th July 2006, 09:18

If you have some really small spike you might be able to dig it out.

JH

***Beanie*** · 19th July 2006, 09:20

Dental pick if you can find one, these make ideal ORing removal tools.

Getting it back in is a bugger

Padowan · 19th July 2006, 09:21

Nice illustration!

Looking at where it's leaking, I'd say that it's the o-ring inside the female connector that's at fault, do ad beanie says and slap a bit of grease on the nipple to lube it up. If this doesn't solve it, then you really want to try and replace that o-ring.

One further question - I'm assuming that it only leaks when it is connected? If you disconnect the hose, then there is no gas leaking from the female fitting?

19th July 2006, 08:10	#1 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Leaky O2 quick disconnect... Good morning all, I have a tiny leak from the manual add quick disconnect, female side. Is there a way I can service this part ? __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... You can buy a service kit for it from AP, it does not cost much. You can open it just by screwing the nipple out from the add button. Use some fabric in between the nipple and pliers and just screw it off. There is a small o-ring that can cause the leak. Also the o-ring on the valve pin can be worn or without lubrication. EDIT: Should read properly! My advice works for the male side. You have the leak on the hose or? JH
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01RMB Evolving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 193	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... If the leak is coming from the hose then it will be the shraeder valve in the hose. They are quick and simple to replace quick connect. You just need the right tool to remove it. __________________ Cheers Rod
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19th July 2006, 09:03	#4 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... Quote: (Originally Posted by 01RMB) If the leak is coming from the hose then it will be the shraeder valve in the hose. They are quick and simple to replace quick connect. You just need the right tool to remove it. It's from the female side ,the one attached to hose! It's leaking from beween each other (male to female)! So I don't think it's the needle valve ! __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,292	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... Quote: (Originally Posted by Pierre Farrugia) It's from the female side ,the one attached to hose! It's leaking from beween each other (male to female)! So I don't think it's the needle valve ! When its connected to the inflate button? If so just clean and grease the nipple this will grease the orining in the hose. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... I have had that leak also and it was caused by the small o-ring inside the female hose end. It was torn. You can try to look inside and see if the o-ring is torn. You can also lube it with the help of the male nipple on the manual add button like Beanie said. JH
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jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... If you have some really small spike you might be able to dig it out. JH
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,292	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... Dental pick if you can find one, these make ideal ORing removal tools. Getting it back in is a bugger __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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Padowan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 524	Re: Leaky O2 quick disconnect... Nice illustration! Looking at where it's leaking, I'd say that it's the o-ring inside the female connector that's at fault, do ad beanie says and slap a bit of grease on the nipple to lube it up. If this doesn't solve it, then you really want to try and replace that o-ring. One further question - I'm assuming that it only leaks when it is connected? If you disconnect the hose, then there is no gas leaking from the female fitting? __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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