Meg T-Piece Connection

cedricverdier · 17th July 2005, 08:02

Hi,

Since a few weeks, I notice that the connection T-Piece --> Counterlungs on my 2 Megs become more and more difficult to screw and unscrew.

I cleaned the threads thoroughly. No improvement.
I added a little bit of grease. No improvement.

It starts to become so difficult that I guess some tools will be necessary very soon!!!

Is there anybody who experienced the same kind of problem?

Cheers

***schford*** · 17th July 2005, 08:44

Cedric,

When you are connecting / disconnecting try the following.

Disconnecting....

1 - Unscrew till it becomes stiff / hard too turn
2 - Pull t piece up the few mms that you have unscrewed.
3 - Unscrew again as it will now be easy again till it becomes stiff / hard to turn again
4 - Pull t piece up slightly.
5 - Unscrew again (repreat above if neccessary)

Connecting

1 - Push in as far as you can
2 - Screw in untill it becomes tight
3 - Push in a few more mms
4 - Screw in again..
5 - Keep doing that till it is in all the way...

That should sort it out for you!

Stuart

cedricverdier · 18th July 2005, 08:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Cedric,

When you are connecting / disconnecting try the following.

Disconnecting....

1 - Unscrew till it becomes stiff / hard too turn
2 - Pull t piece up the few mms that you have unscrewed.
3 - Unscrew again as it will now be easy again till it becomes stiff / hard to turn again
4 - Pull t piece up slightly.
5 - Unscrew again (repreat above if neccessary)

Connecting

1 - Push in as far as you can
2 - Screw in untill it becomes tight
3 - Push in a few more mms
4 - Screw in again..
5 - Keep doing that till it is in all the way...

That should sort it out for you!

Stuart

Hi Stuart,

Unfortunately it's what I do since Day One, and it worked perfectly well for a year. But now I speak about connections that are VERY difficult to screw or unscrew...

Thanks anyway

Cheers

Gadget · 20th July 2005, 15:26

[quote=cedricverdier]Hi,

Since a few weeks, I notice that the connection T-Piece --> Counterlungs on my 2 Megs become more and more difficult to screw and unscrew.

I cleaned the threads thoroughly. No improvement.
I added a little bit of grease. No improvement.

It starts to become so difficult that I guess some tools will be necessary very soon!!!

Is there anybody who experienced the same kind of problem?

Hi Cedric

I think it is just one of those things

Mine have been like it from day one. I have to grip with two hands to even shift the locking ring no amount of cleaning or greasing makes any difference. a freind of mine has to use "as he describes mole grips" to get his off. I am contemplating using a oil filter wrench if it gets any worse.

on the other hand my girl friends are fine only difference is a year in the age of the units. maybe they have switched suppliers for that piece on the newer units.

***jradomski*** · 20th July 2005, 16:23

[quote=Gadget]

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi,

Since a few weeks, I notice that the connection T-Piece --> Counterlungs on my 2 Megs become more and more difficult to screw and unscrew.

I cleaned the threads thoroughly. No improvement.
I added a little bit of grease. No improvement.

It starts to become so difficult that I guess some tools will be necessary very soon!!!

Is there anybody who experienced the same kind of problem?

Hi Cedric

I think it is just one of those things

Mine have been like it from day one. I have to grip with two hands to even shift the locking ring no amount of cleaning or greasing makes any difference. a freind of mine has to use "as he describes mole grips" to get his off. I am contemplating using a oil filter wrench if it gets any worse.

on the other hand my girl friends are fine only difference is a year in the age of the units. maybe they have switched suppliers for that piece on the newer units.

my units are tight as well.. the current units are molded while the originals were machined.. also leon is using nylon which WILL absorb some moisture over time and swell slightly..

17th July 2005, 08:02	#1 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 494	Meg T-Piece Connection Hi, Since a few weeks, I notice that the connection T-Piece --> Counterlungs on my 2 Megs become more and more difficult to screw and unscrew. I cleaned the threads thoroughly. No improvement. I added a little bit of grease. No improvement. It starts to become so difficult that I guess some tools will be necessary very soon!!! Is there anybody who experienced the same kind of problem? Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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17th July 2005, 08:44	#2 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,673	Cedric, When you are connecting / disconnecting try the following. Disconnecting.... 1 - Unscrew till it becomes stiff / hard too turn 2 - Pull t piece up the few mms that you have unscrewed. 3 - Unscrew again as it will now be easy again till it becomes stiff / hard to turn again 4 - Pull t piece up slightly. 5 - Unscrew again (repreat above if neccessary) Connecting 1 - Push in as far as you can 2 - Screw in untill it becomes tight 3 - Push in a few more mms 4 - Screw in again.. 5 - Keep doing that till it is in all the way... That should sort it out for you! Stuart
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18th July 2005, 08:02	#3 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 494	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Cedric, When you are connecting / disconnecting try the following. Disconnecting.... 1 - Unscrew till it becomes stiff / hard too turn 2 - Pull t piece up the few mms that you have unscrewed. 3 - Unscrew again as it will now be easy again till it becomes stiff / hard to turn again 4 - Pull t piece up slightly. 5 - Unscrew again (repreat above if neccessary) Connecting 1 - Push in as far as you can 2 - Screw in untill it becomes tight 3 - Push in a few more mms 4 - Screw in again.. 5 - Keep doing that till it is in all the way... That should sort it out for you! Stuart Hi Stuart, Unfortunately it's what I do since Day One, and it worked perfectly well for a year. But now I speak about connections that are VERY difficult to screw or unscrew... Thanks anyway Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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20th July 2005, 15:26	#4 (permalink)
Gadget Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoddesdon, Herts. Posts: 162	[quote=cedricverdier]Hi, Since a few weeks, I notice that the connection T-Piece --> Counterlungs on my 2 Megs become more and more difficult to screw and unscrew. I cleaned the threads thoroughly. No improvement. I added a little bit of grease. No improvement. It starts to become so difficult that I guess some tools will be necessary very soon!!! Is there anybody who experienced the same kind of problem? Hi Cedric I think it is just one of those things Mine have been like it from day one. I have to grip with two hands to even shift the locking ring no amount of cleaning or greasing makes any difference. a freind of mine has to use "as he describes mole grips" to get his off. I am contemplating using a oil filter wrench if it gets any worse. on the other hand my girl friends are fine only difference is a year in the age of the units. maybe they have switched suppliers for that piece on the newer units. __________________ Si Lawrence www.divehdi.com
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20th July 2005, 16:23	#5 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,885	[quote=Gadget] Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi, Since a few weeks, I notice that the connection T-Piece --> Counterlungs on my 2 Megs become more and more difficult to screw and unscrew. I cleaned the threads thoroughly. No improvement. I added a little bit of grease. No improvement. It starts to become so difficult that I guess some tools will be necessary very soon!!! Is there anybody who experienced the same kind of problem? Hi Cedric I think it is just one of those things Mine have been like it from day one. I have to grip with two hands to even shift the locking ring no amount of cleaning or greasing makes any difference. a freind of mine has to use "as he describes mole grips" to get his off. I am contemplating using a oil filter wrench if it gets any worse. on the other hand my girl friends are fine only difference is a year in the age of the units. maybe they have switched suppliers for that piece on the newer units. my units are tight as well.. the current units are molded while the originals were machined.. also leon is using nylon which WILL absorb some moisture over time and swell slightly.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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