Conshelf parts

[rescuediver009]

So did I, until I found I didn't have the time to do everything myself. I trust this type of work to the professionals. They have the tools and the training that I do not have. They also do it regularly, not just once a year.

I do not intend to die while diving, regardless of who is to blame.

Good luck!

First things first. sorry to joke about something that I thought was asked and that some people obviously take very seriously. I agree with Gary wholeheartedly. And yes aqualung does still make the parts kit for the old conshelf. It is a generic kit for the entire Conshelf/Titan series of first stages. Even then, the only difference from that to a Cousteau/Sectrum or SEA first stage is the inlet filter. All the other parts are the same. They are expensive though. Retail is about $40 Canadian.
As mentioned you have to be associated with a dealer to buy parts and even take the course. I assume it is a liability thing. Aqualung seems to be pretty tight on things like this. I have not seen these parts on the net anywhere like some others.

 

[RichLockyer]

They have the tools and the training that I do not have. They also do it regularly, not just once a year.

Ya, but they have to USE the tools, training... and intelligence.
I had the dealership leave my freaking radiator cap off after changing an exhaust manifold. Parking after a 50-mile drive up a steep grade, my buddy noticed a whisp of steam from under my hood. The radiator cap was lodged between the block and distributor.
That would not have happened had I done the work myself. When changing the oil or coolant, the removed cap is placed ON the hood latch. There's no way I'm even closing the hood without picking that cap up (and replacing it).
After having a clutch changed, an exhaust pipe clamp was left loose... slipped down the pipe and made the most annoying rattle that I thought they had given me a bad throwout bearing (but it didn't sound like it). 30 seconds with a wrench corrected it after I discovered what it was.

I had an oil change place put Dexron-III in my wife's 2000 Toyota Echo. Dipstick says to use T-IV. I discovered the fluid requirement a couple of days later. I called them, they said that they didn't have it, that the dealer was the only source. I asked what they would do if someone brought in a vehicle that required it, they said they'd refer the customer to the dealer.
Ya right... they were more than happy to take my $45 bucks, and it cost me over $200 to have the dealer flush the system, which they refused to cover.

Sorry, no thanks. I perform ALL work that is within my physical abilities. It's going to be a tough call in a couple of months when my Tundra will need a new timing belt. $600+ to the dealer and hope it's done right, or a full weekend and about $200 in parts, including a new water pump.

I don't have a lot of trust for dive shop employees or mechanics. I've had regulators completely screwed up by techs with a good reputation. I analyze EVERY tank... nitrox or air.

It ain't rocket science, though the people at the LDS would have you believe that it is, and they screw up often enough so that you might think it is.
All you need is an IP gauge, a bowl of water, a ruler, and some basic tools for setup. You don't need much more than that for proper cleaning... even O2 cleaning.
If I do the work myself, I KNOW it was done right, and I know I didn't get an "underhaul".
Ignoring the possibility of death... if my regulator is going to fail and screw up a $2000 vacation, I'd prefer that it be my fault.

 

[Creed]

Do you rebuild the air bags or the fuel injection system of your automobile? Same thing.

There must be some nearby LSD that can service them. If not, there are many LSD's that take items for service via mail or FedEx. Although I live in IL, my Conshelfs are serviced in FL at Force-E.

Actually, yes, I do. Granted, my vehicles use carbs, so the analogy is actually closer than you might think. In fact, I just rebuilt the carb on my 73 Beetle. Runs great now.

So did I, until I found I didn't have the time to do everything myself. I trust this type of work to the professionals. They have the tools and the training that I do not have. They also do it regularly, not just once a year.

I do not intend to die while diving, regardless of who is to blame.

Good luck!

I would like to become a professional. Training and servicing equipment are both activities I wish to persue.

 

[garyfotodiver]

Actually, yes, I do. Granted, my vehicles use carbs, so the analogy is actually closer than you might think. In fact, I just rebuilt the carb on my 73 Beetle. Runs great now.

That is probably a 30 or 32mm Solex single barrel. Good one to learn on as it is very simple.

I would like to become a professional. Training and servicing equipment are both activities I wish to persue.

Here is a link for you: http://www.divingtechnologies.com/

Perhaps if you take this course or a similar one, you can hook up with a LSD and do some servicing.

Good luck.

 

[Creed]

That is probably a 30 or 32mm Solex single barrel. Good one to learn on as it is very simple.

I've always preferred the stock carbs to the dual setups. For my driving style(conservative), it performs quite well. I am more of a restoration minded guy, instead of a hotrodder.

Here is a link for you: http://www.divingtechnologies.com/

I had found that link when I began researching repair. However, before I took a 1k plunge on a class that may or may not be of any benefit to me(professionally, at least), I was hoping to use
Vance Harlow's book and the XIV service manual I bought to try my hand at a simple rebuild.

Perhaps if you take this course or a similar one, you can hook up with a LSD and do some servicing.

Good luck.

The nearest LDS is not so local(almost 100 miles away). I think the commute would kill me. But thanks anyway.

 

[Seabear70]

When I was going through commercial dive school, they taught us the basics. If you are arround an area where there is a lot of commercial diving going on, there are dive shops that will sell you the parts you need, they know that you're not working on a $500 regulator, you're working on a $5000 hard hat, and I don't know any commercial diver that leaves that kind of investment in the shop.

 

[Creed]

When I was going through commercial dive school, they taught us the basics. If you are arround an area where there is a lot of commercial diving going on, there are dive shops that will sell you the parts you need, they know that you're not working on a $500 regulator, you're working on a $5000 hard hat, and I don't know any commercial diver that leaves that kind of investment in the shop.

Not too much commercial diving(or diving in general) going on in the middle of Kansas. Which also explains the marked lack of dive shops outside of the few (relatively) big towns here.

 

[My-way]

The upshot of this thread is where to get the parts though.

My source here in AU has dried up and it is that time of year where I need to get a fair whack of parts, namely the following:

Conshelf 21 and 14 first and second stage kits, plus some titan second stage kits;

Poseidon Cyklon 300 first and second stage kits (the old ones with the nylon backing ring instead of orings on hose outlets on the first stage; and

Scubapro G200 second stage and Mk10 first stage

Anyhelp would be much appreciated, I will of course search the board now for recent posts in this regard but this is the first time I have logged on in a few months (3)!

Cheers all.

Andrew

PS. PM if you have contacts I'd be pleased to receive any you may have for the above parts it is so hard to find them in AU.

 

[Seabear70]

http://www.diverssupplyinc.com/

These people may or may not be able to help you.