Sensor Post Dive Maintenance?

**SeaBass** · 6th January 2008, 06:07

I was reading my Oxyguage manual I was surprised that it recommends washing the sensor with water after each dive.

I have since replaced my Drager cell with one from Oxycheq and it had no real instructions.

Anyone have any info on this?

--SB

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Care and maintenance of OXYgauge

Post-dive maintenance, cleaning and storage After use, a few simple maintenance steps will be sufficient to ensure safe operation and longer life of the sensor.
Rinse the OXYgauge carefully with fresh water and allow it to dry in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Rinsing is particularly important after the instrument has been exposed to salt water.
To remove dirt, use only a mild detergent and a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to dry in a cool place.
Check the general condition of the OXYgauge, and make sure that the sensor contacts and the contacts of the sensor holder are clean with no signs of corrosion.
If the sensor has been exposed to salt water, allow it to soak for 5 to 10 minutes in lukewarm fresh water. Rinse it off and allow it to dry before storage.
When the sensor is clean and dry and if there are no leaks or corrosion at the contacts, it can be stored in a clean, dry, airtight container.

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RagingTempest · 6th January 2008, 20:42

The sensors usually have a membrane to protect against water. I would definitely not store them wet.

**nigelh** · 6th January 2008, 21:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by SeaBass)

If the sensor has been exposed to salt water, allow it to soak for 5 to 10 minutes in lukewarm fresh water. Rinse it off and allow it to dry before storage.

Novel...

I would have thought that if the sensor was exposed to salt water it was trashed.
Must be tough stuff these Drägers.

6th January 2008, 06:07	#1 (permalink)
SeaBass Thom Susko Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Ray Home Build Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 232	Sensor Post Dive Maintenance? I was reading my Oxyguage manual I was surprised that it recommends washing the sensor with water after each dive. I have since replaced my Drager cell with one from Oxycheq and it had no real instructions. Anyone have any info on this? --SB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Care and maintenance of OXYgauge Post-dive maintenance, cleaning and storage After use, a few simple maintenance steps will be sufficient to ensure safe operation and longer life of the sensor. Rinse the OXYgauge carefully with fresh water and allow it to dry in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Rinsing is particularly important after the instrument has been exposed to salt water. To remove dirt, use only a mild detergent and a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow to dry in a cool place. Check the general condition of the OXYgauge, and make sure that the sensor contacts and the contacts of the sensor holder are clean with no signs of corrosion. If the sensor has been exposed to salt water, allow it to soak for 5 to 10 minutes in lukewarm fresh water. Rinse it off and allow it to dry before storage. When the sensor is clean and dry and if there are no leaks or corrosion at the contacts, it can be stored in a clean, dry, airtight container. .
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6th January 2008, 20:42	#2 (permalink)
RagingTempest New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2	Re: Sensor Post Dive Maintenance? The sensors usually have a membrane to protect against water. I would definitely not store them wet.
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6th January 2008, 21:34	#3 (permalink)
nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 835	Re: Sensor Post Dive Maintenance? Quote: (Originally Posted by SeaBass) If the sensor has been exposed to salt water, allow it to soak for 5 to 10 minutes in lukewarm fresh water. Rinse it off and allow it to dry before storage. Novel... I would have thought that if the sensor was exposed to salt water it was trashed. Must be tough stuff these Drägers. __________________ nigelh
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