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Used to have the same problem with my CF200 with neoprene seals. The leaking came about when I was bending my wrist etc the result being a channel developing on the inside of the wrist ( carpal tunnel?). I had DUI fit some latex seals on the INSIDE of the neoprene ones about 18 months ago and it hasn't been a problem since. Lawrence D. Orchard Analyst/Programmer - ITU Veterinary Laboratories Agency Tel: +44 (0)1932 357644 Fax: +44 (0)1932 349983 Email: Lawrence.L.D.Orchard@VL*.MA*.GO*.UK* -----Original Message----- From: Paltz, Art Sent: 31 December 1997 15:42 To: Diver Mailing List (E-mail) Subject: DUI Leaking Seals WOW look two in a row, it's a record for me! Hi All, I've been battling a problem with leaking neoprene wrist seals on my DUI CF200. In the summer the seals only leak a little while in the winter they leak a lot more. Last time out I was soaked past my elbows after only 30 minutes. The seals are in perfect condition as I try and maintain my suit really well. My thinking is that in the cold water maybe my wrists shrink because of the cold water, don't know if that makes any sense. The other thing I've noticed is that in the cold I naturally put in more air to keep warm. Maybe the added air is causing the problem. When I start leaking I need to keep adding air to keep warm and comfortable but this just causes my leaking wrist seals to leak more and vent air out. I have 7mm gauntlet gloves so its not that the seal is directly exposed to water current's as one person already suggested. I ordered a set of Latex cuffs from LeisurePro. I'm thinking of Aqua sealing the latex cuffs over the neoprene. Figure it should seal real good and if the latex rips then I'm back to where I started. Kind of get the best of both worlds. Someone else suggested using small bungie cords to tighten up the seal, I'm worried about them being too tight and cutting off circulation. Another idea I thought of was to use a bicycle tire tube to slip over the neoprene seal and my wrist. I think I'm going to try the replacement wrist cuffs as they will probably sea the best. Anybody sot any other ideas of have a similar situation?? Thanks way in advance, Safe diving, Art. art.paltz@r2*.co* Last Dive 12/26/97, Ida Kay, NJ 79ft/30 min bottom time, 47 degrees F, 40% bottom mix -- Flooded wrist seals, boy that was cold! -- Send mail for the ?techdiver' mailing list to ?techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to ?techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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