O2 plumbing leak

Hk101gr · 18th April 2008, 06:58

Hi all,

It appears that i have 2 small leaks in my solenoid plumbing following a teardown.

The leaks are coming from the stainless steel pipe where it connects to the bulkhead and the solenoid.

I see these are metal to metal fittings so i probably did some minor damage to them during the teardown hence the very small but annoying leaks.

Does anyone know of a simple and reliable way to repair the fiitings or am i in for a new pipe?

Dive safe
Dimitris

Hk101gr · 29th April 2008, 12:50

Come on guys,any advice is welcome.
Surely someone has encountered this problem before

Dive safe
Dimitris

**wedivebc** · 29th April 2008, 12:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Hk101gr)

Hi all,

It appears that i have 2 small leaks in my solenoid plumbing following a teardown.

The leaks are coming from the stainless steel pipe where it connects to the bulkhead and the solenoid.

I see these are metal to metal fittings so i probably did some minor damage to them during the teardown hence the very small but annoying leaks.

Does anyone know of a simple and reliable way to repair the fiitings or am i in for a new pipe?

Dive safe
Dimitris

Sometimes just backing them off and retightening will do the trick. If they are truly damaged you should replace the pipe. It would be easy to make one. I don't recall if they are a ferrule or a flare fitting.
If no one responds before I get home from work I will have a look at mine. It's time for some maintenance anyway.

Gilles · 29th April 2008, 19:16

I've torn mine apart a couple times, and it is good that you checked for leaks.

As mentioned above, tighten a bit more carefully, using correct size wrenches until the leak goes away. A bit of teflon doesn't harm or risk either (if your careful not to let litttle bits of stuff into the pipes).

I miss diving

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Hk101gr · 1st May 2008, 10:05

Thanks for the advice guys.

18th April 2008, 06:58	#1 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 80	O2 plumbing leak Hi all, It appears that i have 2 small leaks in my solenoid plumbing following a teardown. The leaks are coming from the stainless steel pipe where it connects to the bulkhead and the solenoid. I see these are metal to metal fittings so i probably did some minor damage to them during the teardown hence the very small but annoying leaks. Does anyone know of a simple and reliable way to repair the fiitings or am i in for a new pipe? Dive safe Dimitris
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29th April 2008, 12:50	#2 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 80	Re: O2 plumbing leak Come on guys,any advice is welcome. Surely someone has encountered this problem before Dive safe Dimitris
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29th April 2008, 12:55	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,273	Re: O2 plumbing leak Quote: (Originally Posted by Hk101gr) Hi all, It appears that i have 2 small leaks in my solenoid plumbing following a teardown. The leaks are coming from the stainless steel pipe where it connects to the bulkhead and the solenoid. I see these are metal to metal fittings so i probably did some minor damage to them during the teardown hence the very small but annoying leaks. Does anyone know of a simple and reliable way to repair the fiitings or am i in for a new pipe? Dive safe Dimitris Sometimes just backing them off and retightening will do the trick. If they are truly damaged you should replace the pipe. It would be easy to make one. I don't recall if they are a ferrule or a flare fitting. If no one responds before I get home from work I will have a look at mine. It's time for some maintenance anyway. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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29th April 2008, 19:16	#4 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 747	Re: O2 plumbing leak I've torn mine apart a couple times, and it is good that you checked for leaks. As mentioned above, tighten a bit more carefully, using correct size wrenches until the leak goes away. A bit of teflon doesn't harm or risk either (if your careful not to let litttle bits of stuff into the pipes). I miss diving. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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1st May 2008, 10:05	#5 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 80	Re: O2 plumbing leak Thanks for the advice guys.
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