Great video. I'm having problems with my Mares Dragon AT where the discharge valve is getting stuck open after using the discharge button. I'm guessing this has to do with somehow salt getting in the discharge system and clogging the pneumatic hose, buttons or valve. Does anyone know how I can repair this without having to send the BCD in to a Mares certified tech?
Blake, Good question. To dump air if the tank is empty, you simply pull any of the manual dump valves as you would with a regular inflate/deflate bcd. As a side note: in all of my diving experience, I can't think of a time when someone wanted to dump air with an empty tank, but it can be done if needed.
Great video. I'm having problems with my Mares Dragon AT where the discharge valve is getting stuck open after using the discharge button. I'm guessing this has to do with somehow salt getting in the discharge system and clogging the pneumatic hose, buttons or valve. Does anyone know how I can repair this without having to send the BCD in to a Mares certified tech?
How do you dump air if the cylinder is empty, i.e an emergency? This seams pretty stupid if you ask me.
Blake, Good question. To dump air if the tank is empty, you simply pull any of the manual dump valves as you would with a regular inflate/deflate bcd. As a side note: in all of my diving experience, I can't think of a time when someone wanted to dump air with an empty tank, but it can be done if needed.
I have the same stuck open valve problem. I strongly recommend traditional Inflate system BCD. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF SHIT DRAGON AT.