IP Gauge Reading

[RTC'83]

How do I find out what my regulator reading should be on the IP Gauge

I have a couple of Aqualung Reg. One is a Core other is a Titan

Thanks

 

[claymore]

135 -145psi is is fairly standard for for most regs including AquaLung.

 

[Couv]

Go to www.vintagedoublehose.com -->forums and scroll down to Manuals and Catalogs. Find your way to the service manual you need. The specs will be there. E.g. the Titan is 135 psi (+/- 5 psi) at 2,500-3000 psi tank pressure. The Core will probably be similar.

Edit: Clay types faster, but I had to look it up.

 

[buddhasummer]

Titan is 135 +/- 5psi, Supreme/Dry sealed 125 +/- 5PSI. FWIW I set my dry sealeds at 140.

 

[inka]

I found the cheap IP gauge,0-300 psi not so accurate, and replaced the gauge with a 0-210 psi dial, so the reading is nearly full scale of dial, not in the middle like in a 0-300 psi.

 

[herman]

The key thing to remember is the actual value (within reason) is not important. What is important is the pressure rebounds quickly, does not drop excessively during a breath and does not creep.

 

[inka]

yes, that´s why, is my case, i prefer a bigger dial, with a diferent scale , that shows easily the range of the needle when the IP drop and stops back .

 

[Johnoly]

..... and does not creep.

Ding, ding, ding !!!
That's the tell-tale sign/bells I always look for as an "Early Warning Sign" that you are going to need a rebuild very soon !
Take a few deep breathes, Stop, note the exact reading, watch it for 2-3 mins and see if the needle has moved even slightly.

Great tip !!

 

[tbone1004]

I found the cheap IP gauge,0-300 psi not so accurate, and replaced the gauge with a 0-210 psi dial, so the reading is nearly full scale of dial, not in the middle like in a 0-300 psi.

analog gauges are most accurate in the middle, the 0-300psi gauges are more accurate. Doesn't really matter for what we're doing here, but the 300psi gauge will be more accurate provided the gauges are of similar quality and precision

 

[inka]

Yes, you are right about middle scale accuracy better than full scale, but the one i use for ajusting IP at home is definitively better than the one i have in my dive kit