Fix leaking Omniswivel disconnect

[jlillest]

I have a high-flow omnisiwvel quick disconnect that has started leaking. I've checked all the O-rings, and everything seems to be in order but it still leaks from behind the collar. It started slow and then the last couple of dives I'm unable to reconnect or shake it to make it work.

Anyone have any ideas on how to clean out whatever grit got in there (hopefully without an ultrasonic cleaner)? Or is there something major that I'm missing? I'm considering swapping out for a BC fitting at this point.

Thanks!

[tbone1004]

I've got a lead in with Omniswivel and should have a repair manual for you today. I suspect there is an o-ring behind the circlip that may be leaking

[jlillest]

I've got a lead in with Omniswivel and should have a repair manual for you today. I suspect there is an o-ring behind the circlip that may be leaking

That would be super helpful, thanks! That's the one part I wasn't able to take apart in the field, or I'm missing something obvious.

[tbone1004]

shoot me your email address in a PM and i'll send it to you

[jblack]

swap with a qc connection much more dependable if you have the room if not you can buy a complete rebuild kit from dive gear express

[jlillest]

Thanks everyone for the help, I got it fixed. Using some helpful documents I disassembled the whole thing, cleaned each piece, replaced the O-ring behind the collar and relubed all the appropriate parts and reassembled. It was a bit more work than I'd be willing to do in the field (eg on a picnic table/tailgate at the divesite) but not painful enough to send off to someone else to fix.

I haven't had this part for too long and I've had it in some pretty dirty environments, so I'm thinking I'll probably look at a different QD. For clear water Florida diving I'm sure it'd be no problemo.

Once I find a replacement, I'll probably look to sell it on to someone else. Anyone interested in an Omniswivel QD? It's perfect for someone not dragging their gear through the mud every other dive.