Glue for Meg CLs

cedricverdier · 5th July 2006, 13:03

Hi all,

I almost had a heart attack when I found a tiny leak in one of my Meg counterlungs (Standard, not neoprene!).

It's actually so small that it's just a small amount of bubbles only when the counterlung is full and I fully exhale. So it needs a little bit of overpressure... but I don't like that, specially just before some very deep dives.

So anybody knows a good glue to put in the inside of the CL?
It has to be oxygen compatible and shouldn't leave a bad smell in the loop...

Cheers

Hoy · 5th July 2006, 13:38

Hi

I use this page at work for refferance when it comes to glue for inhalers:
http://loctite.com/int_henkel/loctit...d=189&layout=1

You should be able to find some there.

Peter

Mark Wan · 5th July 2006, 15:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

So anybody knows a good glue to put in the inside of the CL?
It has to be oxygen compatible and shouldn't leave a bad smell in the loop...

Just curious - why o2 compatible? I thought that the Meg counterlung only sees low pressure o2, much like the inspo. I've previously patched counterlungs on my old classic inspiration with aquasure, but I don't know if that's the best thing to use. It took a few days for it to cure fully and for the odour to disappear though. (In the end I just bought a replacement set of counterlung inner bags!)

**mattmexico** · 5th July 2006, 15:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi all,

I almost had a heart attack when I found a tiny leak in one of my Meg counterlungs (Standard, not neoprene!).

It's actually so small that it's just a small amount of bubbles only when the counterlung is full and I fully exhale. So it needs a little bit of overpressure... but I don't like that, specially just before some very deep dives.

So anybody knows a good glue to put in the inside of the CL?
It has to be oxygen compatible and shouldn't leave a bad smell in the loop...

Cheers

yo

I had a little hole in one of mine as well and used Aquaseal and a bit of trilaminate fabric from my dry suit repair kit to fix it. Works great and my beard has not been on fire yet ...

Matt

steevke · 5th July 2006, 17:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Wan)

Just curious - why o2 compatible?

I wonder as well.

Personally I've given up using O2 compatible things in the ambient pressure side, seeing that I couldn't find an O2 compatible toothpaste...

steven

**moley** · 5th July 2006, 21:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by steevke)

I wonder as well.

Personally I've given up using O2 compatible things in the ambient pressure side, seeing that I couldn't find an O2 compatible toothpaste...

steven

Steven.......now that is funny mate........10/10

Gibbon · 5th July 2006, 22:56

The most important thing about glue and your Meg is to ensure that the glue (when set) is BLACK

Steve · 5th July 2006, 23:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Wan)

Just curious - why o2 compatible? I thought that the Meg counterlung only sees low pressure o2, much like the inspo. I've previously patched counterlungs on my old classic inspiration with aquasure, but I don't know if that's the best thing to use. It took a few days for it to cure fully and for the odour to disappear though. (In the end I just bought a replacement set of counterlung inner bags!)

Some glues decay quickly in rich O2 environments. I'm guessing Cedric is following the addage. if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well.

5th July 2006, 13:03	#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: 498	Glue for Meg CLs Hi all, I almost had a heart attack when I found a tiny leak in one of my Meg counterlungs (Standard, not neoprene!). It's actually so small that it's just a small amount of bubbles only when the counterlung is full and I fully exhale. So it needs a little bit of overpressure... but I don't like that, specially just before some very deep dives. So anybody knows a good glue to put in the inside of the CL? It has to be oxygen compatible and shouldn't leave a bad smell in the loop... 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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5th July 2006, 13:38	#2 (permalink)
Hoy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 35	Re: Glue for Meg CLs Hi I use this page at work for refferance when it comes to glue for inhalers: http://loctite.com/int_henkel/loctit...d=189&layout=1 You should be able to find some there. Peter
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Mark Wan RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hammersmith, London Posts: 59	Re: Glue for Meg CLs Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) So anybody knows a good glue to put in the inside of the CL? It has to be oxygen compatible and shouldn't leave a bad smell in the loop... Just curious - why o2 compatible? I thought that the Meg counterlung only sees low pressure o2, much like the inspo. I've previously patched counterlungs on my old classic inspiration with aquasure, but I don't know if that's the best thing to use. It took a few days for it to cure fully and for the odour to disappear though. (In the end I just bought a replacement set of counterlung inner bags!) __________________ newbie inspo vision diver
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5th July 2006, 15:36	#4 (permalink)
mattmexico PROTEC MEXICO 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: 773	Re: Glue for Meg CLs Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi all, I almost had a heart attack when I found a tiny leak in one of my Meg counterlungs (Standard, not neoprene!). It's actually so small that it's just a small amount of bubbles only when the counterlung is full and I fully exhale. So it needs a little bit of overpressure... but I don't like that, specially just before some very deep dives. So anybody knows a good glue to put in the inside of the CL? It has to be oxygen compatible and shouldn't leave a bad smell in the loop... Cheers yo I had a little hole in one of mine as well and used Aquaseal and a bit of trilaminate fabric from my dry suit repair kit to fix it. Works great and my beard has not been on fire yet ... Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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steevke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 317	Re: Glue for Meg CLs Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Wan) Just curious - why o2 compatible? I wonder as well. Personally I've given up using O2 compatible things in the ambient pressure side, seeing that I couldn't find an O2 compatible toothpaste... steven
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moley Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wiltshire, Uk Posts: 157	Re: Glue for Meg CLs Quote: (Originally Posted by steevke) I wonder as well. Personally I've given up using O2 compatible things in the ambient pressure side, seeing that I couldn't find an O2 compatible toothpaste... steven Steven.......now that is funny mate........10/10 __________________ *You think I know nothing.....and I do!!!*
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Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 224	Re: Glue for Meg CLs The most important thing about glue and your Meg is to ensure that the glue (when set) is BLACK Last edited by Gibbon : 5th July 2006 at 22:57. Reason: to get the ninja colour balance correct
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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: 1,126	Re: Glue for Meg CLs Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Wan) Just curious - why o2 compatible? I thought that the Meg counterlung only sees low pressure o2, much like the inspo. I've previously patched counterlungs on my old classic inspiration with aquasure, but I don't know if that's the best thing to use. It took a few days for it to cure fully and for the odour to disappear though. (In the end I just bought a replacement set of counterlung inner bags!) Some glues decay quickly in rich O2 environments. I'm guessing Cedric is following the addage. if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well. __________________ 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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