Mask lens - any way to permently fix the water ones?

[slip179]

Hi, I use contacts for distant vision but age and light conditions mean I need a reading lens in my mask to see gauges. I have those ones that attach by water suface tension and when they work, they work well.

BUT, on some dives they seem to release, especially on the second dive and lose their effectiveness, not doing much for your confidence.

Therefore, has anyone found a way to fix permanently?

Any help appreciated.

[recurve]

Not tried it, but I would bet a touch of silicone sealant at the edge of the lens would do the trick. Sticks like sh@t to a blanket!

[slip179]

That might be better than super glue (which has been suggested to me) as long as I keep it off the blanket!!

[nickb]

You need to clean the mask, and I mean really clean it - I put mine in the dishwasher.

Then make sure the little lenses are spotless too.

Put one small drop of water onto the mask where the lens will go - I used a little eye-dropper type thing as trying to get the tap set to 'one small drop' mode was impossible.

Then delicately place the lens on the mask. At this stage you should be able to reposition it if necessary. When you're happy it's in the right place, press it down firmly then leave it to dry for as long as possible - I put mine out of reach in the airing cupboard for a few days.

I used to have my lenses come loose regularly, but since doing the above they haven't moved - even on my spare mask which lives in my drysuit pocket and rarely gets touched and never gets cleaned.

My friendly LDS owner recommended a spot of superglue on one small corner of the lens, which sounds good, but if you follow the above advice it shouldn't be necessary.

[slip179]

Thanks for that. Will give that a go as before I have always washed everying and put lens in wet and squeezed out water repeatedly. So probably too much H20 to "set" properly.

[milldog]

crap get one of these avilable in 43 days cost $1455 but i'm not counting



DATAMASK

Graham

and it's black

[slip179]

Hi Graham, looks a nice bit of kit but beyond my budget! Shame it doesn't do gas switching. If you do get one I would be interested to hear how you get on in case I win the lottery!

Richie.