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  1. Aloha Joe

    Popping sensation in 109 and 250 style regulators

    @stuartv mentioned experiencing this on his Halcyon regs so now I know it’s not just me or my particular reg. I’m wondering if anyone else experienced this? I have a 109 that has a ‘popping’ sensation when the valve opens: it’s like a step change in air delivery when the poppet reaches a...
  2. Aloha Joe

    Good diaphragm 1st stages for DIY

    What are some good (preferably used) diaphragm 1st stages for DIY? I'm going to take a reg maintenance class and would like the experience of servicing a diaphragm 1st stage. Bonus points to something with a swivel turret that could replace one of my MK10s. I'd consider a new one but the dark...
  3. Aloha Joe

    G260 vs alternatives

    Aloha, I’m considering a new reg. I’d like something like a G250 that’s quieter and a little more compact, which I imagine is a G260. I have converted BAs but like the 250 performance better. I’m curious how the offerings from DGX, Deep 6, Dive Rite and others compare. This would be a...
  4. Aloha Joe

    Electrical wire jacket repair suggestions?

    Let's call this a hypothetical problem as I appreciate the associated risk with some possible solutions: A friend has a heated undergarment and the cable from the controller is disintegrating. I thought I'd post here to see if anyone had suggestions on how they might repair it. I'm not sure how...
  5. Aloha Joe

    Help! Slimy Gear after soaking too long?

    I let my gear soak for a few days (oops!) in a new plastic bin. Now everything plastic or rubber is super slimy. I washed it in baby shampoo, then soaked regs in mouthwash and still slimy. My mask is completely slippery slimy. I hope it’s something that can be cleaned. Has this ever happened to...
  6. Aloha Joe

    Dive light recommendation - daytime, small, warm spectrum

    Aloha, I’m looking for a daytime light for peering under ledges or when diving around structure. It needs to be small and have a warmer light color. I noticed my (Tovatec Fusion, ~7000k) light doesn’t do much for enhancing color. When everyone else in my group shines their (photo/video) lights...
  7. Aloha Joe

    Second set of gear?

    Just curious how many people have a backup or second set of dive gear, and how often they end up using it themselves. Last week I looked at the giant bin of scuba gear I’ve accumulated and wondered if I could be downsizing. But 2 days later I had a hose failure (on land) and was very happy to...
  8. Aloha Joe

    I threw in the towel, and am kinda glad

    I’ve got a million things going on at the moment so I decided to bring my MK10 to a tech for annual service. I see he replaced the Yoke Retainer and Swivel Retainer and I’m curious what are some signs those parts are failing? In other words, I’m wondering if it’s something I would have caught...
  9. Aloha Joe

    Orange seals for SP 156/250

    Yesterday I was having trouble with a free-flowing G250 that I overhauled a little while back but don’t use often. When I took it apart I noticed the seal I used was orange and It felt harder (more like plastic) than the other seals I have. It would be peculiar of me not to check this when I...
  10. Aloha Joe

    Need a new 109(?)

    Im finding “rust” in the air barrel - like rust color and it’s coming off on a Q-tip. Maybe it’s brass that’s uncoated but it’s no longer smooth and shiny. I’m assuming it’s a gunner so looking for a fair deal on a pretty 109, BA, or possibly a G250. Please let me know (email or PM) if you...
  11. Aloha Joe

    Still confused about inflator and hose maintenance

    I want to service my hoses and wing and am trying to figure out what I need: Inflator hose: has 2 o-rings (1 at each end) plus a Schroeder Valve, correct? What size / durometer o-ring at the inflator end? Power Inflator (Argonaut): I’ve seen suggestions to replace the whole inflator, just...
  12. Aloha Joe

    Durable silicone mouthpiece?

    (To save suggestions, I’ve tried the mouthpieces you mold in hot water and don’t like them.) Maybe it’s an oxymoron, but is there a ‘durable’ or thick silicone mouthpiece that anyone recommends? The cheap silicone ones I got from LDS are flimsy and it makes me feel like I need to use my teeth...
  13. Aloha Joe

    Maui Birthday dive - ISO dive (and maybe golf) buddies Oct 18-19

    Aloha, I'll be in Lahaina for my birthday this year and would love to find a comfortable dive buddy/group for some nice long shore dives. I arrive 10/17, birthday is 10/18, and I depart 10/20. I dive every weekend, am comfortable with night dives, and am good on air. Mahalo! Joe
  14. Aloha Joe

    Scubapro 'insulating sleeve' for 109 to BA? Just curious...

    There's enough info here to prove it's not 'needed' so this more for those of us who like to tinker: I'm a bit surprised a search didn't turn up much on this: why little/no mention of the insulating sleeve when upgrading 109s? Scubapro lists the sleeve (PN 11500024) in the diagram for G260...
  15. Aloha Joe

    Best lever for old G250 w/ s-wing?

    Title says it all. I have an old style G250 that I upgraded to s-wing poppet. Just wondering if the newer curly-foot lever would be the better choice since all regs that came with that poppet seem to use the newer foot.
  16. Aloha Joe

    Service kit for updated (s-wing) SP G250?

    Edit: I was wondering if there's an OEM service kit that works for Scubapro G250s that have been updated to the s-wing poppet. The G250HP and G250V parts lists contain a different part number for the orifice o-ring, and I think there was one or two other slight differences. The best solution I...
  17. Aloha Joe

    SP 109 vs (balanced) 250, my experience

    I rebuilt and tuned a 109 and a 250 at the same time with as similar cracking pressure as I could get . My experience has been that the 250 breathes ‘smoother’ - the flow is more linear and easy to control, whereas the 109 will easily force air in my lungs if I’m not being deliberate. I figured...
  18. Aloha Joe

    Hi, and thanks!

    I just wanted to say hi, and thank you again as I learned so much from all of you. This past weekend I went diving with a local group I met through Meetup (which again was suggested by someone on this forum). We did one dive for over 80 minutes, which included healthy coral, lava tubes and...
  19. Aloha Joe

    Perdix compass disappears after ‘Mark’ w/ mini compass on bottom row

    Not sure if this is normal, or if it is, why it’s this way: When I have the mini compass in the bottom row (OC Rec) and press the right button to activate the main compass, then mark a heading, the main compass disappears and I’m back on the main screen. If I remove the mini compass from the...
  20. Aloha Joe

    Navigation / Positional Awareness

    What are your techniques for knowing your location relative to entry/exit points? For example, what do you think about before the dive, what do you consciously look for, and how do you keep track of it all? I recently turned down shore diving with a buddy because I wasn't comfortable leading...
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