Identify tank valve

[js1221]

Need help identifying a tank valve. Tank was given to my LDS, but they did not need it so I bought it from them. It just had its hydro and VIP done, so it’s good to go. I want to change the hand wheel to a different color. I had a Scuba Choice hand wheel but it did not fit. I’m not familiar with this tank valve, can someone tell me anything about it? If it helps, it came on a Luxfer 63cf tank.

 

[Still Kicking]

Need help identifying a tank valve. Tank was given to my LDS, but they did not need it so I bought it from them. It just had its hydro and VIP done, so it’s good to go. I want to change the hand wheel to a different color. I had a Scuba Choice hand wheel but it did not fit. I’m not familiar with this tank valve, can someone tell me anything about it? If it helps, it came on a Luxfer 63cf tank.

It's a Genesis K valve. Ok for what it is but not compatible with any parts from the more ubiquitous Thermo/XS Scuba type valves. You will have a hard (maybe impossible) time finding a different color handle for it. What reason do you need a different color?

 

[js1221]

Thank you. Not a need, just a want. I will leave it as is.

 

[divad]

It's a Genesis K valve. Ok You will have a hard (maybe impossible) time finding a different color handle for it. What reason do you need a different color?

Yeah.......

 

[divad]

Yeah.......

RUH-ROE................,I'm late......

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[divingdayz]

Did Sherwood buy that company?

 

[Still Kicking]

Sherwood vs. Genesis

I am fairly new to diving with only my Open Water Certification (PADI) plus three dives in Cuba. I am, however, planning on getting more involved in diving by starting to dive locally. All of our diving here in Manitoba is cold water diving. I've been looking at two manufacturer's... Sherwood...

scubaboard.com

 

[TMurrr]

Looks like its a Genesis KA-30
reference: Genesis KA-30 Yoke Valve. O2 Clean. $20 Shipped CONUS
and judging from the different "compatibility" of vindicator knobs, its going to be easier to just switch the valve with something else. It looks to be in a configuration of its own without any comparable other brands.

Vindicator Valve Knobs

The Vindicator Handwheel for scuba valves is a safety device that can help divers avoid inadvertently starting a dive with a cylinder valve in the wrong position.

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Model # - Fits These Brand Valves

• Model #1 Halcyon
• Model #2 Catalina, Dacor, OMS, PST, Sherwood 4000 & 5000, Thermo
• Model #3 Dive Gear Express (DGX Gears), Dive Rite, Scuba Max, Scuba Pro, Sea Elite
• Model #3SP Youngdo
• Model #4 Sherwood 6300, U.S. Divers/Aqua Lung
• Model #5 U.S. Divers (Labeled Santa Ana, Cal.)
• Model #5SP Genesis KA-30 (France)
• Model #6 Blue Steel
• Model #7 Genesis KA-70, Midland
• Model #8 Harrison, XS Scuba
• Model #9 San-o-sub

 

[Still Kicking]

Looks like its a Genesis KA-30
reference: Genesis KA-30 Yoke Valve. O2 Clean. $20 Shipped CONUS
and judging from the different "compatibility" of vindicator knobs, its going to be easier to just switch the valve with something else. It looks to be in a configuration of its own without any comparable other brands.

Vindicator Valve Knobs

The Vindicator Handwheel for scuba valves is a safety device that can help divers avoid inadvertently starting a dive with a cylinder valve in the wrong position.

www.divegearexpress.com

That's amazing.

As far as I can see, model #5SP (the one that fits) only comes in black but you might be able to buy a second Vindicator set with a green handle if they are cross-compatible.

BTW in my experience, the Vindicators are occasionally prone to getting cross threaded if they get bumped and jam up.