Kensei wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:29 pm
So I did the procedure that Herman recommended. Below are the results:
1. About 1 drop of water came out of the HP port
2. About 1 drop of water came out of the low pressure ports
3. No water came out of the primary 2nd stage
4. I didn't see any water come out of the octo
Attached is a picture of the insides as far as I was able to disassemble
Finally, the can screws use phillips heads. Any thought to using Torx or Allen heads?
Yes, I am very partial at being able to service a regulator on the field without the need of specialty tools, often not readily available at dive destinations.
We actually had the issue in Cozumel someone forgot his small Allen wrenches and we had a hard time finding one in the resort.
Torx and Hex key (Allen head) screws have a number of useful advantages, one of them is keeping unauthorized users from getting into delicate machinery. The inside of the can is not delicate and the end users are not only authorized, they are encourage to occasionally open it an clean it and inspect it.
Also Torx heads and Hex Key heads are great for highly torqued screws... that is the total opposite to what is needed to close and seal the can.
You just need to snug tight those screws... do not over tighten them. About 6 inch pounds max., or finger tight... and I mean tip of the fingers...
IMHO, you should never need more than a Swiss Army Knife to access portions of a regulator that can be service in the field... That include inspecting and cleaning the inside of the can.
Obviously, I recommend against the use of specialty screw heads... YMMV
I can't see the picture.
It is good that you only got a couple drops out of it.