Possible salt residue inside handset?

sensor330 · 25th November 2007, 20:01

While I was pre diving my Meg this morning I noticed that there was a white substance inside my handsets. The handset still works fine but I don't remember it being there before but I can't be sure. Does anybody else have this? Needless to say I didn't dive today.

Gilles · 26th November 2007, 10:29

I have never seen this before, but I have heard of hand set floods (possibly caused by incorrect re-assembly)

RonMicjan has posted a proper procedure for dis-assembling and re-assembling the front cover. You have to take care to re-install with a nice even compression against the gasket protecting the electronics.

I've seen others fill their handsets with Johnsons baby oil, or you can simply dis-assemble, if you dare, to look into it further.

I have done so for other reasons, using the above procedure. No problems. You just need to find the correct hex-head screwdriver.

Good luck.

Edit: On the other hand, it doesn't look like much. I'd continue diving and keep an eye on it (as you should anyway). If/when a real problem is confirmed, you do have a couple of redundancies.

sensor330 · 26th November 2007, 14:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

I have never seen this before, but I have heard of hand set floods (possibly caused by incorrect re-assembly)

RonMicjan has posted a proper procedure for dis-assembling and re-assembling the front cover. You have to take care to re-install with a nice even compression against the gasket protecting the electronics.

I've seen others fill their handsets with Johnsons baby oil, or you can simply dis-assemble, if you dare, to look into it further.

I have done so for other reasons, using the above procedure. No problems. You just need to find the correct hex-head screwdriver.

Good luck.

Edit: On the other hand, it doesn't look like much. I'd continue diving and keep an eye on it (as you should anyway). If/when a real problem is confirmed, you do have a couple of redundancies.

I've never taken it apart. I'll call the factory today.

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26th November 2007, 10:29	#2 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 761	Re: Possible salt residue inside handset? I have never seen this before, but I have heard of hand set floods (possibly caused by incorrect re-assembly) RonMicjan has posted a proper procedure for dis-assembling and re-assembling the front cover. You have to take care to re-install with a nice even compression against the gasket protecting the electronics. I've seen others fill their handsets with Johnsons baby oil, or you can simply dis-assemble, if you dare, to look into it further. I have done so for other reasons, using the above procedure. No problems. You just need to find the correct hex-head screwdriver. Good luck. Edit: On the other hand, it doesn't look like much. I'd continue diving and keep an eye on it (as you should anyway). If/when a real problem is confirmed, you do have a couple of redundancies. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com Last edited by Gilles : 26th November 2007 at 10:33.
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26th November 2007, 14:11	#3 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 549	Re: Possible salt residue inside handset? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) I have never seen this before, but I have heard of hand set floods (possibly caused by incorrect re-assembly) RonMicjan has posted a proper procedure for dis-assembling and re-assembling the front cover. You have to take care to re-install with a nice even compression against the gasket protecting the electronics. I've seen others fill their handsets with Johnsons baby oil, or you can simply dis-assemble, if you dare, to look into it further. I have done so for other reasons, using the above procedure. No problems. You just need to find the correct hex-head screwdriver. Good luck. Edit: On the other hand, it doesn't look like much. I'd continue diving and keep an eye on it (as you should anyway). If/when a real problem is confirmed, you do have a couple of redundancies. I've never taken it apart. I'll call the factory today.
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