Stress Crack in Meg lid

Gadget · 20th November 2005, 15:48

dont know about any body else out there but the cable orientation on the gland does seam to be a little too far round.

I wonder if the gland has been over tightened should be one complete thread still visible. the threads are an interference fit when the are inserted in manafacture this does make them tight and it is easy to bottom them out maybe this would cause stress on the threads and then a knock in genral diving use may be enough to crack the outer layer.

The Heads will take a hammering I know have know droped two heads now from about 3 ft and both on to concerete ( One of them being leons) he simply asked "was that expensive?" yes i replied.

ryvor · 20th November 2005, 18:49

If this was my Meg head that was cracked the only solution that would be acceptable to me would be to get a new head. Cracked head = New Head. Especially since it's leaking. I'm definately not going to put a patch on it and hope that it will work. I wouldn't think that sending it back to IS and having Leon replace the head would be that expensive as compared to my life.

***caveseeker7*** · 21st November 2005, 04:03

Split off the PRISM posts and moved them into that forum.

Good luck with your head, Matt.

mattmexico · 21st November 2005, 21:18

Thanks to all for your insight and opinions

I did send Leon a mail and will have it shipped to Innerspace to have the lid replaced. I don-t feel to fuzzy to glue it somewhat. I think a factory lid replacement is the way I would feel best about.

Greetings from the now bubbling diver ... and it sucks ...

Matt

ryvor · 21st November 2005, 22:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico)

Thanks to all for your insight and opinions

I did send Leon a mail and will have it shipped to Innerspace to have the lid replaced. I don-t feel to fuzzy to glue it somewhat. I think a factory lid replacement is the way I would feel best about.

Greetings from the now bubbling diver ... and it sucks ...

Matt

that's the best decision you could have made

***caveseeker7*** · 22nd November 2005, 03:37

What happened to the Oh-tooptima?

maischan · 22nd November 2005, 06:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico)

Thanks to all for your insight and opinions

I did send Leon a mail and will have it shipped to Innerspace to have the lid replaced. I don-t feel to fuzzy to glue it somewhat. I think a factory lid replacement is the way I would feel best about.

Greetings from the now bubbling diver ... and it sucks ...

Matt

Are you also taking an Alu option this time for the material of teh head... Or will you stay on Acetal material?

craigc · 22nd November 2005, 21:51

My eagle-eyed buddy has spotted a crack in my head-it is from the same fitting but at a slightly different angle and not as big as Matt's, extending about 7mm from the thread at this stage, also it has not opened up like the one in the picture. However it might be a good idea for everyone to check their heads if they haven't already (my unit is about 18 months old).

Cheers

Craig Challen

**Steve** · 22nd November 2005, 22:25

It's about time you turned up here Pasion Fingers

jdz · 22nd November 2005, 23:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

It's about time you turned up here Pasion Fingers

I'm waiting for his avatar photo... maybe you could suggest something Steve!!!

Cheers, JDZ

20th November 2005, 15:48	#11 (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	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid dont know about any body else out there but the cable orientation on the gland does seam to be a little too far round. I wonder if the gland has been over tightened should be one complete thread still visible. the threads are an interference fit when the are inserted in manafacture this does make them tight and it is easy to bottom them out maybe this would cause stress on the threads and then a knock in genral diving use may be enough to crack the outer layer. The Heads will take a hammering I know have know droped two heads now from about 3 ft and both on to concerete ( One of them being leons) he simply asked "was that expensive?" yes i replied. __________________ Si Lawrence www.divehdi.com
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20th November 2005, 18:49	#12 (permalink)
ryvor Meg Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 47	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid If this was my Meg head that was cracked the only solution that would be acceptable to me would be to get a new head. Cracked head = New Head. Especially since it's leaking. I'm definately not going to put a patch on it and hope that it will work. I wouldn't think that sending it back to IS and having Leon replace the head would be that expensive as compared to my life.
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21st November 2005, 04:03	#13 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,408	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid Split off the PRISM posts and moved them into that forum. Good luck with your head, Matt. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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21st November 2005, 21:18	#14 (permalink)
mattmexico Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss RB80 / Clone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico, Q.Roo, Playa del Carmen Posts: 756	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid Thanks to all for your insight and opinions I did send Leon a mail and will have it shipped to Innerspace to have the lid replaced. I don-t feel to fuzzy to glue it somewhat. I think a factory lid replacement is the way I would feel best about. Greetings from the now bubbling diver ... and it sucks ... Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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21st November 2005, 22:42	#15 (permalink)
ryvor Meg Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 47	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico) Thanks to all for your insight and opinions I did send Leon a mail and will have it shipped to Innerspace to have the lid replaced. I don-t feel to fuzzy to glue it somewhat. I think a factory lid replacement is the way I would feel best about. Greetings from the now bubbling diver ... and it sucks ... Matt that's the best decision you could have made
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22nd November 2005, 03:37	#16 (permalink)
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22nd November 2005, 06:45	#17 (permalink)
maischan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 32	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid Quote: (Originally Posted by mattmexico) Thanks to all for your insight and opinions I did send Leon a mail and will have it shipped to Innerspace to have the lid replaced. I don-t feel to fuzzy to glue it somewhat. I think a factory lid replacement is the way I would feel best about. Greetings from the now bubbling diver ... and it sucks ... Matt Are you also taking an Alu option this time for the material of teh head... Or will you stay on Acetal material?
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22nd November 2005, 21:51	#18 (permalink)
craigc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid My eagle-eyed buddy has spotted a crack in my head-it is from the same fitting but at a slightly different angle and not as big as Matt's, extending about 7mm from the thread at this stage, also it has not opened up like the one in the picture. However it might be a good idea for everyone to check their heads if they haven't already (my unit is about 18 months old). Cheers Craig Challen
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22nd November 2005, 22:25	#19 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,094	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid It's about time you turned up here Pasion Fingers __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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22nd November 2005, 23:59	#20 (permalink)
jdz Prism Cave Diver Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 212	Re: Stress Crack in Meg lid Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) It's about time you turned up here Pasion Fingers I'm waiting for his avatar photo... maybe you could suggest something Steve!!! Cheers, JDZ
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