Dacor Quantum Loop questions

[KathyV]

My husband and I take one dive vacation per year and our equipment is quite old; but it still functions well and we have everything serviced annually before we travel. I recently came across a local opportunity to buy a set of used scuba gear for a very good price ($160 for everything) and it looks like it was hardly ever used.

The set includes a Dacor regulator, octopus, hoses, and console. The console has a compass, pressure gauge, and a Quantum Loop computer. The set also includes a polartec-lined wet suit and a BC. I don't remember the brand on the BC but it had integrated pockets for weights. My current BC is an old Dacor without weight pockets so I still use a weight belt. But my BC doesn't leak, it's comfortable to wear and functions well.

I am not unhappy with my vintage equipment but would be nice to upgrade a bit. Since we don't dive often I don't want to spend a lot on new equipment - but I want decent gear and I want to be safe.

I don't know anything about the Quantum Loop but I know that Dacor has been out of business for some time, so it may be difficult/expensive/impossible to get the equipment serviced.

Does this sound like a good deal or do you think I should pass and spend more to get newer equipment?

Thanks in advance, I'd really appreciate some advice!

 

[DevonDiver]

Here's the manual: www.nooneuknow.com%2Fscubaboard%2FDacor_Quantum_Loop_Manual.PDF

It's pretty stone-age, but will do the job for general recreational dives. Batteries are user changeable 3v lithium watch batteries. Hopefully the battery cover o-rings are still available, or a generic will work.

Other than batteries/cover o-rings, there isn't much in the way of parts/spares you'd need. Computers don't need service really.

Mares bought out Dacor. So you could try contacting them regards Dacor stuff.

 

[KathyV]

Here's the manual: www.nooneuknow.com%2Fscubaboard%2FDacor_Quantum_Loop_Manual.PDF

It's pretty stone-age, but will do the job for general recreational dives. Batteries are user changeable 3v lithium watch batteries. Hopefully the battery cover o-rings are still available, or a generic will work.

Other than batteries/cover o-rings, there isn't much in the way of parts/spares you'd need. Computers don't need service really.

Mares bought out Dacor. So you could try contacting them regards Dacor stuff.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Paul Perkins]

Can anyone send me a copy of the Dacor Quantum Loop manual? paulmarkperkins@gmail.com