Power inflator malfunction

[Mark Vlahos]

I have a hose hat on the LP hose connected to all of my wing and drysuit inflators. Recreational single tank rig, doubles rig, warm water, cold water, they all have it. Disconnecting is fast and easy, and I have needed that speed on more than one occasion.

Mark Vlahos

[corax]

I've had a continuous inflation experience with my nomad as well. In my case it directly related to sand intrusion following a tight squeeze which necessarily jammed my inflator into the sand during the restriction. For a while I doubted whether it was happening, as it started out subtle. Messed with my mind a little! Now I know to be aware of the potential, and always disassemble and clean the parts after such an excursion. A fast inflate is scarier.

[speleocrone]

Some excellent information here guys. Thanks.

[nelsoned]

I had a power inflator come apart and fail( hose open) with parts spit into the water at 140 feet in Cozumel in open water. I shut down the right post, switched regulators and lived to tell the tale. It only takes about 2 minutes to drain twin 80's through the low pressure inlator hose. Stay crisp on your emergency procedures. It saved my life.

[next gen]

Just curious, why didn't you just disconnect the inflater hose. When I just started my open water training my dad pulled the hold the inflater button open trick, anyway I just disconnected it. He also pulled the turn of the tank off trick.