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by jelo
Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

yup mine was caused by wall scoring. I wonder how that happens.
by jelo
Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

I have a giant spring right under the button not that one that looks like it belongs in a pen.
by jelo
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

maybe cannon plug pliers Looked those up-nope. The nut is recessed without much space You can see it in the upper left corner. I'm sure there is a specialized (expensive, hard to find) thin walled socket that just about no one has in their toolbox. Another annoying thing they do is change the matin...
by jelo
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

well I wound up taking it all apart and stuff and to get it apart wasn't the hardest had to use cannon plug pliers which are essentially channel locks with rubber grips on them and channel locks I used the cannon plug pliers on the outside just because the gripping surface was dam near non existent ...
by jelo
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

So I tried the grease trick that didn't work so hard it leading so took it so apart instead of vice grips used channel lock pliers X2 one inside one out took it all apart cleaned it all rinsed it all new only rings on everything lubed it out it back tomorrow doesn't seem to be leaking any more tomor...
by jelo
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

If the above doesn't work Vice grips it is maybe cannon plug pliers because they will be easier on the valve =] much appreciated. Some of them have a great big nut in the back, obviously designed to thwart self-service. (Who thinks up this kind of BS? That and the stupid sticker....). I found a pair...
by jelo
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

Re: si tech shell inflator valve

thats actually genius I'm definitely going to go home and try just lubing it up that way. and I definitely appreciate the link it is very helpful. Here's a link to the disassembly/assembly of a sitech inflator valve. Technically, the valve shown came off a rebreather, but it's essentially the same a...
by jelo
Tue Jun 23, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: Gear Central (Recreational)
Topic: si tech shell inflator valve
Replies: 18
Views: 2706

si tech shell inflator valve

my inflator valve just recently started leaking in some air all nice and slow like the other day, and I couldn't really find anywhere online that demonstrates how to take it apart to clean it and what not. was wondering if anyone has some advice on what I can do? even if it doesn't involve taking it...
by jelo
Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:48 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB Suunto zoop usb thingy
Replies: 2
Views: 608

Re: WTB Suunto zoop usb thingy

Hmm I for some reason didn't think about that. Thanks I appreciate it.
by jelo
Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade Dive Gear
Topic: WTB Suunto zoop usb thingy
Replies: 2
Views: 608

WTB Suunto zoop usb thingy

I was wondering if anyone had one of those usb adapters for the zoop to transfer the data from the computer to the computer for sale?

Thanks in advance
by jelo
Thu Jun 18, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: South Pacific to the PNW
Replies: 3
Views: 1509

Re: South Pacific to the PNW

Hey how's it going? where abouts do you live?
by jelo
Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Critter Watchers - PNW Marine Life
Topic: critter ID
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

critter ID

any ideas what kind of fish that is and whats wrong with it i barely noticed it but it was laying there curled up
by jelo
Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:43 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello PNW
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Re: Hello PNW

Penopolypants wrote:Welcome to the board!
Thank You
by jelo
Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:42 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello PNW
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Re: Hello PNW

I'm actually closer than that i live off base =). Thanks for the heads up in definitely going to have to find someone who wants to check it out. =) I thought that you might be stationed at NAS Whidbey. From the main gate you are 17 miles away from one of the better dive sites in Puget Sound, the Key...
by jelo
Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello PNW
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Re: Hello PNW

In the navy actually. And the one experience I've had out here so far was pretty unique especially compared to what I'm used to lol.
by jelo
Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:52 am
Forum: Introductions (New Visitors, Start Here)
Topic: Hello PNW
Replies: 6
Views: 1342

Hello PNW

I just got back from japan where I fell in love with scuba diving and got certified. Honestly haven't been diving very long and only have 2 dives out here in the PNW and am definitely interested in getting a lot more dives out here =]. I live up in Whidbey Island. If anyone doesn't mind a noob like ...