Low Kraken IP
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:31 am
First: KRAKEN'S ROCK !!!! Love mine !!!
Decided to check the IP on my Kraken before taking it along on an UW hunting expedition next Monday to California's Northern Channel Islands. Anyway, got a consistent reading of 115 psi on a 2250 tank. I opened the cans and everything looked in really great condition. Got out my hex-tool and tried increasing the IP. Most I could get was about 122 psi. It has worked flawlessly, I keep it really clean, and I have had no reason to overhaul it in the 4 years I've had it. IP has always pinned at 135 psi. (I guess 4 years is a good run for any reg when used a lot.) Anyway, looks like an overhaul is due, unfortunately not enough time before my trip. Did I wear out the main spring? Suggestions? Mark
Decided to check the IP on my Kraken before taking it along on an UW hunting expedition next Monday to California's Northern Channel Islands. Anyway, got a consistent reading of 115 psi on a 2250 tank. I opened the cans and everything looked in really great condition. Got out my hex-tool and tried increasing the IP. Most I could get was about 122 psi. It has worked flawlessly, I keep it really clean, and I have had no reason to overhaul it in the 4 years I've had it. IP has always pinned at 135 psi. (I guess 4 years is a good run for any reg when used a lot.) Anyway, looks like an overhaul is due, unfortunately not enough time before my trip. Did I wear out the main spring? Suggestions? Mark