DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time

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I was wondering if anyone else out there using the Vectorgua... - Jan 10, 2012 by carvinguy

We have Vectorguard frames we've been using for about 6-8 mo... - Jan 11, 2012 by Chris

We had same trouble with one (different mfg.). Sent it back... - Jan 11, 2012 by SWAG

We had same trouble with one after 1 year, send back to repa... - Jan 13, 2012 by Nguyen ducThanh

Thanks for the replies. We have purchased a spare frame so i... - Jan 26, 2012 by carvinguy

You can buy the kit from DEK direct and it contains self ass... - Feb 15, 2012 by Simon UK

Spend the extra 10 dollars and buy space saver frames. Probl... - Feb 15, 2012 by Sr. Tech

carvinguy

#65733

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 10 January, 2012

I was wondering if anyone else out there using the Vectorguard system by DEK has had problems with leaking air bladders. We started using a 29 x 29 frame about a year ago, and already, we've needed to send the frame back 3 times for repair due to internal air leaks. Max pressure we have used is 90 psi, but generally in the 75-85 psi range. We just purchased another spare so we're not dead in the water when we get a leak, but I'm wondering if this is normal "wear" or something else. Seems like it's too much pressure, but if so, what it the max pressure the frame can handle?

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Chris

#65736

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 11 January, 2012

We have Vectorguard frames we've been using for about 6-8 months. We've seen no leakage on ours. The frame has written on it an operating pressure of 101.5-116.0 psi,our pressure is set a lot lower, 50-60 psi, as we also use another frame that can't take 100 psi. This pressure seems to work for us as far as clamp release.

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SWAG

#65737

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 11 January, 2012

We had same trouble with one (different mfg.). Sent it back 3 or 4 times for repair. Turned out to be a small burr in the machining on the internal parts that house the air bladder. Same thing happens if you have a burr on a bicycle tire rim. Tough to find but maybe something you could tell the folks who are trying to fix it.

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Nguyen ducThanh

#65749

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 13 January, 2012

We had same trouble with one after 1 year, send back to repair, cost $100. look like it okay for now.

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carvinguy

#65789

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 26 January, 2012

Thanks for the replies. We have purchased a spare frame so if it happens again, we won't be stuck waiting for a repair. Good info about the burr that was causing a repeat leak- I will keep that in mind if it happens again.

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Simon UK

#65848

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 15 February, 2012

You can buy the kit from DEK direct and it contains self assembly instructions, changed ours in under 15 mins - no need to send it back for repair.

Key for durability, is using the correct pressure!!!

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Sr. Tech

#65850

DEK Vectorguard develops leak for 3rd time | 15 February, 2012

Spend the extra 10 dollars and buy space saver frames. Problem solved.

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