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K - 08 Aug 2005 11:13 GMT

I discovered three small (about 3 mm) horizontal slits in my latex wrist
seal and was wondering if there is a temporary fix that would get me through
a few dives before I have the seal replaced. Anybody have any ideas? The
slits are about 2 inches from the end of the cuff. Thanks for all answers.

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ben bradlee - 08 Aug 2005 13:00 GMT

>I discovered three small (about 3 mm) horizontal slits in my latex wrist
>seal and was wondering if there is a temporary fix that would get me
>through a few dives before I have the seal replaced. Anybody have any
>ideas? The slits are about 2 inches from the end of the cuff. Thanks for
>all answers.

Duck tape will work. Duct tape will work. Just wrap the seal and it will
be good indefinitely. I've one wrist seal that has been wrapped with tape
since spring. I plan to fix it with Aqua Seal and not replace it.

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Star - 09 Aug 2005 00:49 GMT

> I discovered three small (about 3 mm) horizontal slits in my latex wrist
> seal and was wondering if there is a temporary fix that would get me through
> a few dives before I have the seal replaced. Anybody have any ideas? The
> slits are about 2 inches from the end of the cuff. Thanks for all answers.

Tape from underside carefully with duck(t) tape, holding edges cleanly
together. Place carefully over soup can to support. Clean surface
around tears and dry thoroughly. Cut patch from top part of panty hose
(black is best for cosmetic reasons). Stick pantyhose patch(es) over
tears with several coats of aquaseal.

I had a patch like this for over a hundred dives :-) Thanks, Slimmmy.

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