I got the leaky mask blues

Penopolypants · Post by **Penopolypants** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:32 pm

My beloved mask has turned into the Leakmaster 3000....not because of the fit, but because the frame is separating from the glass. It's pretty substantial on one side, just beginning on the other.

My attempts to repair this with aquaseal have failed. Does anyone have another glue option that I should be trying, or some specific technique?

BASSMAN · Post by **BASSMAN** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:35 pm

Nwbrewer · Post by **Nwbrewer** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:09 am

What kind of mask is it? Some of the more pricey ones have a lifetime warranty. Otherwise, try some silicone adhesive maybe?

Scubak · Post by **Scubak** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:33 am

I'd send it back to the manufacture!
K

Penopolypants · Post by **Penopolypants** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:41 am

Nwbrewer wrote:What kind of mask is it? Some of the more pricey ones have a lifetime warranty. Otherwise, try some silicone adhesive maybe?

It's an Atomic Aquatics frameless. Hm...they say on their website that the subframe version has a lifetime warranty, and that they use silicone adhesive on the frameless. I guess it's time to make some phone calls!

Pez7378 · Post by **Pez7378** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:51 am

Let us know what they say, I love that mask! I'd hate to have to replace it.

selkie · Post by **selkie** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:01 am

I want to know who carries these masks in stock so I can try one on. I like the idea but want to know the mask fits me.

Penopolypants · Post by **Penopolypants** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:54 pm

selkie wrote:I want to know who carries these masks in stock so I can try one on. I like the idea but want to know the mask fits me.

I got mine from UWS in Seattle. Where are you located?

I called them today and was told that it had a one year warranty. However, they said if I could find my receipt I could send it back and they would probably replace it. I'll let y'all know.

lurch · Post by **lurch** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:15 am

selkie wrote:I want to know who carries these masks in stock so I can try one on. I like the idea but want to know the mask fits me.

NWSD in Kenmore has both the subframe and the frameless.

cardiver · Post by **cardiver** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:32 am

A2Z in Puyallup carries them also.

Pez7378 · Post by **Pez7378** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:53 am

Penopolypants wrote:I called them today and was told that it had a one year warranty. However, they said if I could find my receipt I could send it back and they would probably replace it. I'll let y'all know.

Check to see if UWS has a record of the sale. That should work.

pogiguy05 · Post by **pogiguy05** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:02 pm

Well this might sound crazy but what about the sealant used to make fish tanks?? just an idea but I wonder how it would hold up under pressure.

Nwbrewer · Post by **Nwbrewer** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:07 pm

pogiguy05 wrote:Well this might sound crazy but what about the sealant used to make fish tanks?? just an idea but I wonder how it would hold up under pressure.

Aquarium sealant is just clear silicone adhesive. P, I have some if you want to try it.

camerone · Post by **camerone** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:34 pm

Nwbrewer wrote:Aquarium sealant is just clear silicone adhesive. P, I have some if you want to try it.

Not _entirely_ true, but usually close enough.

Many silicones from the hardware store cure in a manner that gives off some irritating chemicals - mostly acetic acid (vinegar.) Aquarium sealants generally have very low, or non-existant levels of acetic acid released. With exposure to the sensitive mucus membranes of the eyes, unless you're sure of the characteristics of the silicone, you might want to use the labelled aquarium silicone...

The other advantage is that it comes in much smaller tubes than most of the stuff from the hardware store. I can't really see using a caulk gun to seal a mask, but that's just me.

On the other hand, unless it's some really expensive custom lens for vision correction, masks are one of the cheap items in diving...why not just replace it?

pogiguy05 · Post by **pogiguy05** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:29 pm

On the other hand, unless it's some really expensive custom lens for vision correction, masks are one of the cheap items in diving...why not just replace it?

did you not read the part about when she said " her beloved" have you know idea how women work man??

Aquanautchuck · Post by **Aquanautchuck** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:40 pm

did you not read the part about when she said " her beloved" have you know idea how women work man??

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Not a clue. I gave up years ago trying. Everytime I think I have it they change the rules on me. ](*,)

Ducking fast for cover.

BigFameOne · Post by **BigFameOne** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:53 pm

I just tried the same mask on at Northwest Sport Divers. Very nice mask, when I am ready to retire my OW mask to backup duty that is the mask I intend to get.

Sockmonkey · Post by **Sockmonkey** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:59 pm

pogiguy05 wrote: did you not read the part about when she said " her beloved" have you know idea how women work man??

Oh oops. In that case I might be a bit of a girly man... because when my mask broke recently I nearly cried as if my mom took away my blue blanky

-Eric

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:33 pm

buy a new mask and be happy that the cheapest part of diving broke, dah. Don't get your p-pants in a bundle

Nwbrewer · Post by **Nwbrewer** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:52 am

camerone wrote:
Nwbrewer wrote:Aquarium sealant is just clear silicone adhesive. P, I have some if you want to try it.
Not _entirely_ true, but usually close enough.

Many silicones from the hardware store cure in a manner that gives off some irritating chemicals - mostly acetic acid (vinegar.) Aquarium sealants generally have very low, or non-existant levels of acetic acid released. With exposure to the sensitive mucus membranes of the eyes, unless you're sure of the characteristics of the silicone, you might want to use the labelled aquarium silicone...

The other advantage is that it comes in much smaller tubes than most of the stuff from the hardware store. I can't really see using a caulk gun to seal a mask, but that's just me.

On the other hand, unless it's some really expensive custom lens for vision correction, masks are one of the cheap items in diving...why not just replace it?

Thanks Camerone, I should have been more clear. I have a tube of aquarium sealant (not HD big tube silicone) if you want to try it. Camerone is right, it stops stinking much faster than regular construction silicone sealant or adhesive.

Jake

spatman · Post by **spatman** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:52 pm

Maverick wrote:buy a new mask and be happy that the cheapest part of diving broke, dah. Don't get your p-pants in a bundle

i don't what kind of mask you're wearing, or how much you got suckered into paying for the rest of your gear, but i can tell you that my mask is not the cheapest part of my rig.

Penopolypants · Post by **Penopolypants** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:59 am

I'm with Spatman, this isn't the cheapest part of my gear. Plus, I like fixing broken things. Why create another unnecessary piece of trash?

I went to back to the shop but they didn't have a record of the sale, and I still can't find mine. I think I actually have some aquarium glue somewhere in my supply closet, but if not I will gladly take you up on that offer, Jake. Thanks!

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:10 am

I think mine was 60 bucks a Mares X-vision

Bric Martin · Post by **Bric Martin** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:36 pm

I would call Atomic directly. The warranty is "Lifetime". The 1 year warranty is not from Atomic. The issue that Atomic may have is the DIY glue job.

I have the mask and mine has held up great!

Penopolypants · Post by **Penopolypants** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:01 pm

blackwater wrote:I would call Atomic directly. The warranty is "Lifetime". The 1 year warranty is not from Atomic. The issue that Atomic may have is the DIY glue job.

I have the mask and mine has held up great!

That was from a direct call to Atomic. The subframe does have a lifetime warranty, but this is the frameless, which has a 1 year warranty.

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