Attention MK-15 aficionados

[JamesBon92007]

Flat disc, but with a concave on one side and no groove around the outside right?
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Correct. I had not taken it out of the bag yet. So much for flipping that puppy over when the time comes.

OK, I won't mess with the second stage any more until after I rebuild the first stage.

 

[halocline]

I have red seats for the upgraded MK15, The look similar to the MK5/10 seats, but not quite the same. I have an upgrade kit to replace the original hex-key seat retainer. I'll have to count what I have; it's not many. I do have several of the bushings. I would like to find 3-4 more seats or rebuild kits and I'm sure they're floating around someplace.

I really like the MK15 and will continue using mine as long as I can. I would like to avoid getting into MK20/25s because of the expense of the rebuild kits. I could likely dive for 15 more years on my supply of MK5/10 seats.

 

[Couv]

Therefore, if one has all of the components, either retainer should work with the old or new configuration.

I have to rethink the above statement I made. The old retainer can house the upgraded seat, seal, and bushing; however the new retainer probably does not have a groove to accommodate the snap ring required to downgrade to the older seat, seal, and snap ring. How about one of you guys who still own a MK15 verify that for me?

@halocline I think @lowviz would be willing to trade a new retainer for an old one.

 

[halocline]

I don't have any of the old retainers. I have the upgrade kit with a new-new retainer, but both of my MK15s are already upgraded. I'm hanging on to the upgrade kit because it has a new seat.

 

[Couv]

I have the upgrade kit with a new-new retainer

Does the new retainer have a groove for a snap ring? I would suppose not as the upgrade kit eliminates the snap ring that held the seat in place.

 

[rsingler]

Just discovered that if Bryan doesn't have any at VDH, I may be able to order Mk15 seats, PN 10.600.123 (unless they've been mislabeled). To my surprise, they're on the 2019 SP parts list!

 

[p_kos]

This catalogue shows the MK15 service kit as available. Note the catalogue is from 2018. Could this be?!

 

[p_kos]

It’s actually a “2019 Price List” available @
http://oceandivegear.com/media/Scubapro-Malaysia-2019-Catalogue-Retail.pdf if you want the non-blurry version.

 

[rsingler]

Sorry. Not on the 2019 SP list.
Better order from that guy's stock while you can!

 

[p_kos]

Sorry. Not on the 2019 SP list.
Better order from that guy's stock while you can!
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Maybe only available in Asia? The above catalogue link is from Malaysia.