I have a set of Dive Rite regs, and looking at replacing them for HOG regs, or just getting them serviced. How are the HOG regs differ from the DR regs? I have looked at the service manuals for each reg, and they appear identical.
Dive Rite Regs for HOGs
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Do the HOG 2nd stages have a micro-adjuster?
What can you guys out there that self service your HOG regs get them to crack at w/o bubbles and/or leaks? I want to know a measured number on a magnehelic, not a "trust me it's awesome, best sh1t I ever had" type of reply please. Specifically, can you set them as low as say 1.1?
I too have some Dive Rite regs I use for backgas and I am less than pleased with the 2nd stages. I wonder if a 109.00 HOG 2nd stage could really be any better.
What can you guys out there that self service your HOG regs get them to crack at w/o bubbles and/or leaks? I want to know a measured number on a magnehelic, not a "trust me it's awesome, best sh1t I ever had" type of reply please. Specifically, can you set them as low as say 1.1?
I too have some Dive Rite regs I use for backgas and I am less than pleased with the 2nd stages. I wonder if a 109.00 HOG 2nd stage could really be any better.
chrpai
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Want to try mine?
chrpai
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And by that I mean grab one of my seconds and tune it to your first to see if you like it.
yes they can set it for 1.1 with no problems...if they detune them.
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just replace the seconds. That is the most economical route. DR and I have different choices in the first stage, but in truth not that any human would notice in real life and not worth dumping your DR second stages. You will notice a HUGE difference in teh second stage however.
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just replace the seconds. That is the most economical route. DR and I have different choices in the first stage, but in truth not that any human would notice in real life and not worth dumping your DR second stages. You will notice a HUGE difference in teh second stage however.
Thanks for the reply. What is your recommended setting on them? This is very interesting...
Thanks for the offer, if you didn't live all the way across town from me and the magnehelic I would take you up on it. A couple people I know that have both (one has the gauge the other has the regs) are going to do some testing today or tomorrow.
chrpai
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Well, if you ever want to invite me over to make sure my reg is tuned up correctly, I'd make the trip.
chrpai
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I'm no expert ( complete hack actually ) but I just played with my regs ( gotta start somewhere ) using the kitchen sink method.
Assuming my IP gauge is correct my first stage seems to be putting off around 132psi. Not sure if it should be higher or not.
I set my seconds like this:
Primary:
Flooded reg with breathing tuned all the way out results in a tiny bubble every 2 seconds. Dial it in a little and the bubbles stop. Doing the test procedure results in air to start flowing at about .75" with breathing adjustment all the way out
Secondary:
Flooded reg results in no bubbles regardless of breathing adjustment. Test procedure results in air to start flowing at about 1.25" with the adjustment all the way out.
Regarding "microadjustments" ... I'm not sure what James means exactly but I think I do little. It seems like I barely nudge the orriface adjustment to get from bubbles a little to over 1" cracking.
I'd love to visit someone who knows what they are doing and see how these things could be tuned and measured in more capable hands.
Assuming my IP gauge is correct my first stage seems to be putting off around 132psi. Not sure if it should be higher or not.
I set my seconds like this:
Primary:
Flooded reg with breathing tuned all the way out results in a tiny bubble every 2 seconds. Dial it in a little and the bubbles stop. Doing the test procedure results in air to start flowing at about .75" with breathing adjustment all the way out
Secondary:
Flooded reg results in no bubbles regardless of breathing adjustment. Test procedure results in air to start flowing at about 1.25" with the adjustment all the way out.
Regarding "microadjustments" ... I'm not sure what James means exactly but I think I do little. It seems like I barely nudge the orriface adjustment to get from bubbles a little to over 1" cracking.
I'd love to visit someone who knows what they are doing and see how these things could be tuned and measured in more capable hands.
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