Does my Reg have a problem?

[abcitydiver]

Hi-
I have a new Atomic B2, Ive had it in the pool and it seems to breath fine in water.
Out of the water, when attached to a tank....there is no problem with the inhate, but on the exhale...it makes a farting sound....through the entire length of the exhale. Is this normal? not? big....little problem?
I'm scheduled to leave for Coz in 11 days, and there is no such thing as a LDS that is less than a 3 hr drive, and even then their repair dept is skeptical in my mind....
your collected advise sought!

[fisheater]

In my VERY LIMITED experience, that's normal.

However, check with your dealer if you're concerned.

[abcitydiver]

Thanks neighbor!, All advice welcome
i am...probably just gonna call ST in the am.....

[keyshunter]

Originally Posted by abcitydiver

Hi-
I have a new Atomic B2, Ive had it in the pool and it seems to breath fine in water.
Out of the water, when attached to a tank....there is no problem with the inhate, but on the exhale...it makes a farting sound....through the entire length of the exhale. Is this normal? not? big....little problem?
I'm scheduled to leave for Coz in 11 days, and there is no such thing as a LDS that is less than a 3 hr drive, and even then their repair dept is skeptical in my mind....
your collected advise sought!

Just give it a good Beano soak before you leave. Actually, it is quite normal for an exhaust diaphragm, especially a new one, to make noise when out of water. Your reg was designed to be used underwater. Use it that way, and all will be well.

[SarahBella]

I used a reg once that did the same thing-although it was not an Atomic I was told the reg was fine. I would contact an Atomic repair tech(ST is great) and just see what they say just to be on the safe side.

[ChuckWagon]

My B2 does the same thing, as do most regs I have used. It is normal.

[rox@ucf11]

Yes the farting sound is normal out of water. Dont be alarmed

[cummings66]

My Apeks have done that as well as my Sherwoods. I think it's just something many do.

[marchand]

I have a newer Zeagle second stage that does that, but none of my older seconds do it so I think it has something to do with the reg not being broken in.

[MLenyo]

i seem to remember farting regulators in my OW class (quite fondly). never drowned!