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TE Probe O-ring came off
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Wade G
Jun 29, 2019, 12:31:23 AM6/29/19
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Looking for tips.
I pulled my ESA multiprobe out after flying today to discover the smaller O-ring did not come with it.
Any suggestions to fetching it. I can’t see it in there.
I have a replacement so would leaving the vanished ring in there cause any problem? A mild restrictor at the most?
Lastly, is there a better lube for the rings than oil from the side of my nose?
Wade
I pulled my ESA multiprobe out after flying today to discover the smaller O-ring did not come with it.
Any suggestions to fetching it. I can’t see it in there.
I have a replacement so would leaving the vanished ring in there cause any problem? A mild restrictor at the most?
Lastly, is there a better lube for the rings than oil from the side of my nose?
Wade
Darryl Ramm
Jun 29, 2019, 2:51:52 PM6/29/19
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I am trying to recall a multi probe with o-ring on the probe. Mine all have the o-rings internal.
If it is not supposed to be there I assume you should get it out. Dental tool/o-ring pick and a bright light. Pulled all the o-rings out of these mounts that way before. ESA have o-ring kits for the mounts, one I used came with silicone lubricant. Or use suitable silicone o-ring lube. (Eg At annual I would clean any dust/grit in mounts out with lint free wipes, inspect carefully, and apply a tiny amount of lube to the o-rings/probe and work around. Keep covered (but not air tight) when not in use and do not use extra lube daily). I am not sure if the nose wiping ritual helps or hurts. All that salt getting inside the mount.
Darryl
If it is not supposed to be there I assume you should get it out. Dental tool/o-ring pick and a bright light. Pulled all the o-rings out of these mounts that way before. ESA have o-ring kits for the mounts, one I used came with silicone lubricant. Or use suitable silicone o-ring lube. (Eg At annual I would clean any dust/grit in mounts out with lint free wipes, inspect carefully, and apply a tiny amount of lube to the o-rings/probe and work around. Keep covered (but not air tight) when not in use and do not use extra lube daily). I am not sure if the nose wiping ritual helps or hurts. All that salt getting inside the mount.
Darryl
Wade G
Jun 29, 2019, 3:20:41 PM6/29/19
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I tried a hooked piece of safety wire to no avail.
Very slim chance the thing went flying when I pulled it out but being on black gritty pavement, no way to find it.
Wonder if sending some air through from the other end (with EVERYTHING disconnected from instruments) would be worth it.
And, unfortunately this discussion is starting to sound Freudian.
Wade
Very slim chance the thing went flying when I pulled it out but being on black gritty pavement, no way to find it.
Wonder if sending some air through from the other end (with EVERYTHING disconnected from instruments) would be worth it.
And, unfortunately this discussion is starting to sound Freudian.
Wade
James Thomson
Jun 29, 2019, 4:00:05 PM6/29/19
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rings) on the ESA website
https://www.esa-systems.com/en/support/instructions-answers/
plus the option of a contact form for advice
Charles Longley
Jul 2, 2019, 10:32:13 PM7/2/19
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