KD8NPB
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I'm looking at buying an Older Conshelf XIV set with analog console...1st, 2nd, and octo together.
My research so far yields
Advantages:
Solid metal construction
Shares parts with the Aqualung Titan series
Still made by Aqualung for Government use
Still USN approved for diving, for down to 38F water use (I see many military pictures of them being used)
Cheaply found on the US market
Cold water rated (I live in Michigan, this is a requirement here)
Disadvantages:
Older design
Heavy
3/8 HP port (easily remedied)
For under $100, I can get the full setup. The regulator set has not been serviced in a few years, it has been sitting in the seller's closet.
Any thoughts? Is the Conshelf XIV a good entry level regulator?
I figure, if I upgrade, I can throw it on a pony bottle or stage bottle.
My research so far yields
Advantages:
Solid metal construction
Shares parts with the Aqualung Titan series
Still made by Aqualung for Government use
Still USN approved for diving, for down to 38F water use (I see many military pictures of them being used)
Cheaply found on the US market
Cold water rated (I live in Michigan, this is a requirement here)
Disadvantages:
Older design
Heavy
3/8 HP port (easily remedied)
For under $100, I can get the full setup. The regulator set has not been serviced in a few years, it has been sitting in the seller's closet.
Any thoughts? Is the Conshelf XIV a good entry level regulator?
I figure, if I upgrade, I can throw it on a pony bottle or stage bottle.