Axel spindle wrench not sure which one it was but just need some filing to make the tabs a little smaller.
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Axel spindle wrench not sure which one it was but just need some filing to make the tabs a little smaller.
OK, so I probably should have posted pictures BEFORE taking it apart but here they are. This unit has a Dallas Fire Unit #2 engraving on it. I did polish up the can with some white rouge and it shined up a bit. The rubber hoses are still in good shape but will be replaced.
Overall the unit is really clean inside, another pic I forgot to take!
Mods I am making:
1. VDH HPR Second Stage
2. VDH Cyclone 1st Stage
3. New silicone hoses
4. New Mouthpiece
5. Band Clamp Ring instead of the clips
Question, how much does it typically cost to re-crhome these and would you guys re-chrome or leave as-is with Dallas Fire on it?
Thanks
Overall the unit is really clean inside, another pic I forgot to take!
Mods I am making:
1. VDH HPR Second Stage
2. VDH Cyclone 1st Stage
3. New silicone hoses
4. New Mouthpiece
5. Band Clamp Ring instead of the clips
Question, how much does it typically cost to re-crhome these and would you guys re-chrome or leave as-is with Dallas Fire on it?
Thanks
GJC
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There was a thread that I can't find now on here that talks about re-chroming. It's expensive to get done.
Check with car collision repair places around you to see if they know someone that does it. It might be cheaper to find another can on E-Bay with less scratches and etching. Then again those marks only add character to your reg and show it has a history.
Keep in mind that you may need to flatted those tabs on the diaphragm if you can't position it so they don't get hung up on the HPR feet. Better still is to look for a silicone diaphragm without the tabs. They were sold on the link below, but are currently out of stock:
Check with car collision repair places around you to see if they know someone that does it. It might be cheaper to find another can on E-Bay with less scratches and etching. Then again those marks only add character to your reg and show it has a history.
Keep in mind that you may need to flatted those tabs on the diaphragm if you can't position it so they don't get hung up on the HPR feet. Better still is to look for a silicone diaphragm without the tabs. They were sold on the link below, but are currently out of stock:
GJC
Contributor
Here ya go:
VIntage Scuba 2 stage diaphragm for Royal Aquamaster + Voit Navy Silicone repro | eBay
Silicone will out last any other rubber products out there. Royal Aquamaster, Trade Mark, and DA Navy. These have not been available for over 5 years so gets your now while you can. The Scuba Museum has done it again.
www.ebay.com
In your area there will be a place that does work for the motorcycle and custom car folks. They will be accustomed to OCD customers and will know how to do show quality work. Thanks to the EPA, chroming is becoming difficult in the USA never mind that China is pouring the left over chemicals into the ocean whereas here they would be disposed of or recycled properly. I have had several regulators done locally like this Navy here:
James
James
Nice reg!!! So what do you normally pay for this?In your area there will be a place that does work for the motorcycle and custom car folks. They will be accustomed to OCD customers and will know how to do show quality work. Thanks to the EPA, chroming is becoming difficult in the USA never mind that China is pouring the left over chemicals into the ocean whereas here they would be disposed of or recycled properly. I have had several regulators done locally like this Navy here:
James
Did you see that dacor I posted? You think it can dive again?
Thanks
Chroming? I have paid something around $100 in the past, it depends. Those indentions caused by the engraving tool will show through new chrome unless they are polished or burnished out.
I do not know much about Dacor dh regs. I see people diving them at the vintage rallies I have attended. But, no, I did not see the Dacor you ask about?
James
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