Salt is the enemy of rubber seals.
- Crystallization: If seawater dries on the connector, salt crystals form. These crystals are sharp like glass.
- The Risk: When you mate the connector next time, these invisible crystals can slice through the rubber sealing face or scratch the gold plating, causing leakage.
- Routine: Make “Freshwater Rinse” a mandatory step in your post-dive checklist.









