Can someone ID this older Oceanic 1st stage

[Six2Life]

I picked up a used BC and the guy threw in this older Oceanic regulator with it. Does anyone know the model? Where can I find a service manual for it? Are parts still available?

This photo isn't the actual reg but it is exactly like this one. The posting I got this photo from called it a "High Performance Piston" but I couldn't find any info when searching for those terms.

 

[Fishpie]

It's their 1st piston regulator.....Scubapro MK5 copy.
......not a bad reg, just check for rust on the spring.

 

[axxel57]

It's an Oceanic Pre - 1995 Balanced Piston 1st Stage as far I can see. Tried to send the schematics, but somehow it doesn't work. So if you're interested in the schematics, contact me.
Spare parts shouldn't be a problem to get, since this model was still last year in the spare parts catalog of Oceanic. Good luck....

 

[Couv]

Check here:
http://www.frogkick.dk/manuals/oceanic/1. Stage/

I beleive it is the PX2

 

[hypnodiver]

No, definitely looks like a pre-1995 balanced piston. I've been using mine for nearly 20 years, still works perfectly, and is still completely serviceable.

 

[Six2Life]

Regulators - Regulator Service Kits - Oceanic, Aeris, Hollis Service Kits - Northeast Scuba Supply

Will any of these parts kits from northeast scuba work on it? If not, is there a place that sells the proper parts?

Also, the primary 2nd free flows slightly when connected to a tank. I'd assume this means it's LP seat needs to be replaced. Is that correct? Other than that it passes the reg checklist stickied at the top of the reg forum. (except for IP creep, don't have a guage yet)

 

[Couv]

Regulators - Regulator Service Kits - Oceanic, Aeris, Hollis Service Kits - Northeast Scuba Supply

Will any of these parts kits from northeast scuba work on it? If not, is there a place that sells the proper parts?

Yes, you'll need that hp seat....for that price get a few of them. You will also need an assortment of o-rings. Tell us what second stage you have, you'll probably have to get parts for it too.

Also, the primary 2nd free flows slightly when connected to a tank. I'd assume this means it's LP seat needs to be replaced. Is that correct? Other than that it passes the reg checklist stickied at the top of the reg forum. (except for IP creep, don't have a guage yet)

Not necessarily....if your first stage is allowing too high an intermediate pressure to the second stage, the second stage can act as a pressure relief valve. ANYTIME you want to service a second stage you must first have a steady intermediate pressure. Get an IP gauge.

c

Here is my cut and paste advice for servicing your own regulator:

Servicing your own regulator:

Welcome to the DIY club. The first thing is to start off with a service manual or two. Both service manuals usually discussed here are great; Vance Harlow's "SCUBA Regulator Maintenance and Repair"
www.airspeedpress.com/newregbook.html

and the Scuba Tools book, "Regulator Savvy" www.scubatools.com/ are well worth the money.
I own both and recommend getting one of each; but if you're dead set on getting only one, then Vance's is a little more suitable for the DIY guy while the ScubaTools book is more suitable for the shop worker. ScubaTools has some pretty handy tools too, so if you do order from there, pay a few extra bucks and get the bullets, spanners, and regulator specific tools that you'll need with your first order and save on shipping. Get a few old regulators like the ones you'll be servicing from eBay or Craig's list and practice. After just one or two seasons of servicing your own gear, you'll have recovered your investment. While you're waiting for your books to come in, page through a few of the manuals found here:

Scuba diving Manuals - Service Manuals - Regulator, Computer, Owners Manuals

Here are a couple of websites with tons of regulator specific manuals:

Regulator manuals www.juhahaanpera.com/regulatormanual.htm

www.frogkick.dk/manuals


Good luck,

Couv

 

[Shftrdog]

Looks like the PK2

 

[Six2Life]

Yes, you'll need that hp seat....for that price get a few of them. You will also need an assortment of o-rings. Tell us what second stage you have, you'll probably have to get parts for it too.




Not necessarily....if your first stage is allowing too high an intermediate pressure to the second stage, the second stage can act as a pressure relief valve. ANYTIME you want to service a second stage you must first have a steady intermediate pressure. Get an IP gauge.

c

Here is my cut and paste advice for servicing your own regulator:

Servicing your own regulator:

Welcome to the DIY club. The first thing is to start off with a service manual or two. Both service manuals usually discussed here are great; Vance Harlow's "SCUBA Regulator Maintenance and Repair"
SCUBA REGULATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR by Vance Harlow

and the Scuba Tools book, "Regulator Savvy" Scuba Tools are well worth the money.
I own both and recommend getting one of each; but if you're dead set on getting only one, then Vance's is a little more suitable for the DIY guy while the ScubaTools book is more suitable for the shop worker. ScubaTools has some pretty handy tools too, so if you do order from there, pay a few extra bucks and get the bullets, spanners, and regulator specific tools that you'll need with your first order and save on shipping. Get a few old regulators like the ones you'll be servicing from eBay or Craig's list and practice. After just one or two seasons of servicing your own gear, you'll have recovered your investment. While you're waiting for your books to come in, page through a few of the manuals found here:

Scuba diving Manuals - Service Manuals - Regulator, Computer, Owners Manuals

Here are a couple of websites with tons of regulator specific manuals:

Regulator manuals Regulator manuals

www.frogkick.dk/manuals


Good luck,

Couv

Here's a pic of the 2nd stages.


An IP guage is definitely on my list of tools to pick up fairly soon. Although I don't think the primary freeflowing is necessarily an IP creep problem. I say that because the primary immediately starts a very slow hiss as soon as the tank valve is opened. I thought IP creep usually takes a few moments to build up enough pressure to get a 2nd to start flowing. Also the octo is exactly the same as the primary and doesn't start flowing at all.

Thanks for the info on DIY servicing. I plan to get a few tools and the VH book eventually. Right now I'm just fooling around with this freebie to try to learn a little about how regs work.

 

[Fishpie]

It's an Alpha 2nd stage ...... flip the seat an see if it fixes the ff.
Get that IP gauge asap.....you can't really do much without it.