Question Aqualung Titan worth putting back into use?

[Cornbread O'Malley]

I found an Aqualung Titan first stage in the bottom of my scuba bin. I learned from an old thread on SB that this first stage was produced from 1999-2008. Attached is a pic from that thread; I have the same item. I have an old console and two Scubapro R190s, thinking about assembling a beater regulator set. Is this Aqualung Titan first stage worth servicing and putting back into use?

 

[runsongas]

DIY, yes because the service kit is pretty easy to source and there are aftermarket options

paying a shop, maybe not due to labor costs these days

 

[rhwestfall]

yes! (or should I say no, and you should send it to me for proper disposal)

 

[James79]

What rhwestfall said.

 

[Kupu]

Yes, a fine choice for a second team reg set and good for first team as well.
Keep an eye on IP health and they are capable of long stretches between service. I have two Titans of that vintage and not going to say how many years since last service, they are solid first stages.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Same service kit as a Conshelf.

 

[Cornbread O'Malley]

Much thanks for the comments, everybody! Based on your input I will keep the first stage and make an all-around beater with the parts I have available.

 

[Zef]

Much thanks for the comments, everybody! Based on your input I will keep the first stage and make an all-around beater with the parts I have available.

None of the divers in my circle would ever refer to the apparatus that helps sustain their life while below the surface as an "all-around beater", nor would they treat their regulator as such. I hope your word choice is not reflective of your dive and maintenance practices.

-Z

 

[Cornbread O'Malley]

I have a Scubapro Mk17/G250/S555 set and two Apeks ATX200 sets that I use in the rotation. I also have a Scubapro Mk11/G250/S560 awaiting new hoses and servicing before I place into rotation. I'm leaning more Scubapro nowadays, and the Apeks sets will most likely get shelved.

I took the Titan down to the folks at my LDS, but they don't service Aqualung. They pointed me towards Scuba Gear Service in Tomball, Texas. I emailed for a quote for servicing the Titan including both R190s, and the reply came back totaling $245.

With the Mk11 coming into play, I'll sit on the Titan for now. It's definitely a nice flex option with all my extra parts in the bin.

 

[Still Kicking]

That seems high to me.... even if they need to be overhauled, a first stage and two seconds should be <$100 and parts <$75.