Difference between SP G250hp and G250v 2nd stages

[gmineau]

I appreciate the responses, I don't really think I'll be taking the DIY approach at the moment seeing as I would only have one reg set-up and I don't really think I have the skills to do that sort of work. I'd be a little nervous of messing it up and completely screwing up the reg. As of right now I wont be getting the used reg set-up seeing as the person wont get back to me with a price or any info on the prior use and age of the regs. About how much does a new Mk17/G250v go for? I know I'd have to talk to my LDS and have them order it for me, I'm just wondering what a rough estimate might be on it.

 

[PalatkaBoy]

I appreciate the responses, I don't really think I'll be taking the DIY approach at the moment seeing as I would only have one reg set-up and I don't really think I have the skills to do that sort of work. I'd be a little nervous of messing it up and completely screwing up the reg. As of right now I wont be getting the used reg set-up seeing as the person wont get back to me with a price or any info on the prior use and age of the regs. About how much does a new Mk17/G250v go for? I know I'd have to talk to my LDS and have them order it for me, I'm just wondering what a rough estimate might be on it.

Around $550 - $600 is about where that combo will start.

 

[oceancurrent]

Doing your own service work may or may not be cost effective. ...[snip snip]... So for the DIY approach to make sense, you have to have some mechanical skills in the first place and then ideally you have more than one set of regs to support (technical diver, family with several divers in it, etc) so it is not the answer for everyone.

Just to add to DA's excellent analysis on the DIY approach... Cost savings when servicing multiple regs is a great reason to DIY, however there are at least two other reasons:

- you will learn a lot about regs and scuba gear (it's fun)
- no tech out there will do a better cleanup and adjustment than yourself

To emphasize the second point... Every time I've had a reg serviced at an LDS, I've had to readjust myself the spring tension and the lever height (typically because the techs leave the regs too sensitive at below 1.0 cracking pressure and/or don't cycle the new seats properly and then re-adjusting). Overall, LDS servicing is good for most people, but the DIY approach is superior if you happen to be one of these individuals who love perfection :14:

But then again, DIY is quite an investment and could even be a hassle, so it's certainly not suitable for most people but the die hard scuba junkies.

 

[pescador775]

Oceancurrent, well said. Back in the day, divers fabricated or repaired lots of stuff and not just dive gear but also cars, boat motors, compressors, etc. Things are more complicated these days and some areas are no longer amenable to the DIY'er. However, it is the American tradition to be self reliant and it would be a shame to see this gradually die out. I don't think that will happen as there are still plenty of aspiring wrench spinners out there who will take that first step be it sooner or later. As far as diving, the system is rigged. Manufacturers and shops try to control or inhibit some of these activities, especially WRT regulator repair. However, the internet has been putting buyers and sellers together keeping parts and information flowing. Scubaboard can take some credit there. It's all good.

 

[gmineau]

Out of curiosity, This guy said that the reg set (Mk20, G250hp, and some oceanic octo) is $350 and is not willing to negotiate it any lower. Would this be a good deal? He said they are not used very much and they were last serviced in 2007, so I'd have to get them serviced again most likely before I use them.

 

[Hoosier]

But then again, DIY is quite an investment and could even be a hassle, so it's certainly not suitable for most people but the die hard scuba junkies.

Ditto.


You have to see how many regs you have and how many dives you made per year.

 

[CajunJosh]

About how much does a new Mk17/G250v go for? I know I'd have to talk to my LDS and have them order it for me, I'm just wondering what a rough estimate might be on it.

I picked up an MK17/G250V today from the LDS for $481.71 tax included

 

[Hoosier]

Is it a good price? I don't track down the current market price, so~~~ update me......

I can see that MK25/G250V is $475 from LP

 

[pescador775]

Has one of the tribulations related to service work done in a shop not been mentioned? This is the hassle and expense incurred through travel. This specific expense might be once/year but the time cost and layout of cash could be an additional 50% or more. Two round trips of 50 mile radius could cost 40 dollars for gasoline alone. Double that again if some small problem is noticed with the service.

In addition, the cost of tools has been overestimated. To repair a Scubapro MK25/G250HP only about $150 worth of tools are needed. That includes $55 for a chamber balance tool, plus piston bullet, spanner, pusher, drift, wrench, IP gauge and hex key. The IP gauge can be cobbled up from a $5 gauge and some odds and ends. Heck, it only handles 150 psi so hose clamps can be used to connect the fittings.

 

[Hoosier]

You are only serving one 2nd stage? The number of tools adds up very quickly if you are thinking about a full DIY route. Specially, SP is the worst brand because you have to get the right tools for the right job (without any scratch and hassle).

And, you are only looking at the travel cost, not an opportunity cost and time cost.