Mirage Swift II squeaks and whistles.

vesselpessel · Post by **vesselpessel** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:02 pm

I used the Mirage Swift for several months and never had any problem. Thought the Swift II would be even better. Not so! As it ramps up and the pressure gets higher it starts to squeal and whistle. It must be a leak but I can't find it. I suspect it might be at the joint where the hose connects to the mask. Since the mask is relatively new I was wondering whether anyone else experienced this problem or it's specific to my mask. If it is i may return it to my DME. I can't sleep with it!!!

mindy · Post by **mindy** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:04 pm

Yep - have had same problem! I use teflon plumber's tape around the threads of the joint (as suggested by other forum members). It made a big difference. My Swift II was fine for about 6-8 weeks and then started with the leaks.

Mindy

Ashkat · Post by **Ashkat** » Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:20 pm

Mine whistles pretty steadily with the hose at certain angles. It's only a few days old, so not age related deterioration. I think it's just a flaw in the design of the sealing rings. I'm going to try the teflon tape tho!

~Ashkat

Flying_Norseman · Post by **Flying_Norseman** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:56 pm

It also leaks around the stopper on the side opposite the hose. I started using Mack's Silicon plugs on it and it works great. You basically fill the gap between the stopper and the mask with the plugs and it makes a great seal.

mindy · Post by **mindy** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:01 pm

Hi FN,

I've been using teflon tape there, too but the silicone plugs sound handy too. I'm not getting a "visual" on how you do that ... would appreciate a little more detail

Mindy

Flying_Norseman · Post by **Flying_Norseman** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:06 pm

Mindy,

There is a gap between the plug and the cylinder of the mask. I use the Mack's Plugs like people have mentioned before by rolling a piece of one in my fingers until it makes a string like shape. I then wrap that around the space between the stopper and the cylinder and push it tight. You can put a piece of Teflon tape over it also, but I don't think that is necessary.

FN

mindy · Post by **mindy** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:10 pm

Ok, FN - I think I've got it now.

Thanks!
Mindy