Conshelf fans welcomed

[Courtneyf82]

I just acquired a used USD Conshelf SE2 for free!! I really like it, breathes almost as good as my new Sherwood.

 

[dbombtek]

A buddy on mine gave me 2 complete conshelf XIV's 1st and 2nd stages. Im wanting to get 1 set up to use for shore dives. Does anyone know an lds in the Destin fl area to work them over.
I dont know how to rebuild regs so im at the mercy of the experts(you). I have the manuals but dont trust myself without a watchful eye to work on them. If they even need it.
They both check out as far as hooking up to a bottle and smell and breath nice.
THANKS FOR THE HELP.

 

[garyfotodiver]

A buddy on mine gave me 2 complete conshelf XIV's 1st and 2nd stages. Im wanting to get 1 set up to use for shore dives. Does anyone know an lds in the Destin fl area to work them over.
I dont know how to rebuild regs so im at the mercy of the experts(you). I have the manuals but dont trust myself without a watchful eye to work on them. If they even need it.
They both check out as far as hooking up to a bottle and smell and breath nice.
THANKS FOR THE HELP.

Any Aqualung dealer ought to service them. Force-E in Boca does my Conshelf SE3s and those regulators are very similar to yours.

 

[Creed]

A buddy on mine gave me 2 complete conshelf XIV's 1st and 2nd stages. Im wanting to get 1 set up to use for shore dives. Does anyone know an lds in the Destin fl area to work them over.
I dont know how to rebuild regs so im at the mercy of the experts(you). I have the manuals but dont trust myself without a watchful eye to work on them. If they even need it.
They both check out as far as hooking up to a bottle and smell and breath nice.
THANKS FOR THE HELP.

I had never touched a regulator(to rebuild) before I rebuilt my Conshelf XIV. Cake and pie. If you can get a rebuild kit, it's easy. Just follow the manual, clean the heck out of everything(soak the metal parts in vinegar and scrub any crud off) and don't scratch any surfaces. Of course, Dave Danielson at Emerald Coast Scuba should be able to do it, too. I know he rebuilds Aqualung double hose regs, and they are almost identical to the XIV in terms of parts and functionality.

 

[dbombtek]

Thanks for the info I know where emerald coast scuba is and that will be my first stop after work tomorrow. I would feel good about rebuilding my own but only after ive got a little more experience. Vinegar is a good idea its got some buildup inside one of the 1st stages green discoloration but looks sound. Definately needs the once over before I use it.

 

[coldsmoke]

Is the conshelf manual mentioned in earlier posts of this thread (I believe for a 14) acceptable for use for overhauling a se? I am sure that I could figure it out by taking it apart but I thought I'd see if anyone knew the answer. Thanks.

 

[Creed]

Is the conshelf manual mentioned in earlier posts of this thread (I believe for a 14) acceptable for use for overhauling a se? I am sure that I could figure it out by taking it apart but I thought I'd see if anyone knew the answer. Thanks.

Should be. It will at least get you started.

 

[james croft]

I am a Conshelf collector. Did not know I was but I have one of everything listed above other than the SE3, so I guess that's what I am. They are bulletproof, easy to work on, need minimal maintainance if you soak them and keep water out of the first stage. Just for fun I have a Conshelf that I have been diving for over 30 years that has never had an overhaul and is in great shape. I wanna see how long it will keep ticking. All I have done to it is change mouthpieces.
I swear by my Conshelf 14 Supreme and would dive with it anywhere. It has never froze up. I also have a Conshelf 6 military anti-magnetic reg that was used by the Navy EOD teams. The civilian version was called a Navcon. The Navy still uses the Conshelf 14 and anyone who has one has a great regulator. You will never go wrong with any Conshelf. I've got the tech regs such as Zeagle Flatheads, Apeks, etc, but if I had to pick only one reg to travel with it would be a Conshelf 14. I know I can get parts anywhere in the free world and I can work on it blindfolded. Marine brass with a nickel finish is always better than plastic. That's why the US Divers DA Aquamaster double hose reg is still kicking butt.

 

[Creed]

I am a Conshelf collector. Did not know I was but I have one of everything listed above other than the SE3, so I guess that's what I am. They are bulletproof, easy to work on, need minimal maintainance if you soak them and keep water out of the first stage. Just for fun I have a Conshelf that I have been diving for over 30 years that has never had an overhaul and is in great shape. I wanna see how long it will keep ticking. All I have done to it is change mouthpieces.
I swear by my Conshelf 14 Supreme and would dive with it anywhere. It has never froze up. I also have a Conshelf 6 military anti-magnetic reg that was used by the Navy EOD teams. The civilian version was called a Navcon. The Navy still uses the Conshelf 14 and anyone who has one has a great regulator. You will never go wrong with any Conshelf. I've got the tech regs such as Zeagle Flatheads, Apeks, etc, but if I had to pick only one reg to travel with it would be a Conshelf 14. I know I can get parts anywhere in the free world and I can work on it blindfolded. Marine brass with a nickel finish is always better than plastic. That's why the US Divers DA Aquamaster double hose reg is still kicking butt.

Preaching to the choir here! I do envy your Navcon, though.

 

[Lone Frogman]

I bought a conshelf XII in the 70's great reg still use it. I like it so much I'm thinking about a new XIV, the old XII's only have 2 LP ports I need the 3th for my dry suit.