Is Scubapro mk10/g250 from 1990 salvageable?

[lalabalakala]

I have Scubapro mk10/g250 from 1990 (2 sets)which i loved that has not been used for about 12 years.Regs have been in Florida garage. They were thoroughly cleaned before storing - but took them out and stink pretty bad like mold. With service, hoses/mouthpiece/diaphragm can be replaced but can I trust the air quality? Mold will permeate everything?
I guess the mk25/g250v would be the replacement.Is the new g250v as good? I love my old one but don't want to risk getting some mold lung thing.
( Yeah i know what terrible waste - but baby, etc. put diving on hold - now "baby" is getting certified and we'll be diving together).

 

[Zung]

With service, hoses/mouthpiece/diaphragm can be replaced but can I trust the air quality?

Yes

Mold will permeate everything?

No

Is the new g250v as good?

Yes, it's the exact same second stage

I love my old one but don't want to risk getting some mold lung thing. ( Yeah i know what terrible waste - but baby, etc. put diving on hold - now "baby" is getting certified and we'll be diving together).

No, your life is not at stake. Your gears are as good as it gets, no reason to trash them. All they need is a good cleaning. Or, if you really insist, throw them my way and I'll see to it that they'll be disposed off properly, free of charge.

I went through the exact same scenario, exept my gears were stored in a dry closet. I dusted them of after 10 years and, after a quick inspection according to couv's commandments, went diving my merry way, with the "babies" who are now AOW.

What you should do is:

• Give your gears a long (24h+) bath in warm water with some dishwashing liquid.
• Rinse and let dry
• Repeat if required
• Take them to a *GOOD* tech, explain the situation, offer some extra money for a (less sloppy than usual) cleaning in the ultrasonic. Don't imply to the guy that he's usually sloppy, even though I'm sure he is.

Happy diving!

 

[halocline]

They're not salvageable. Support your local dive shop! Buy new! Spend a lot! Isn't your life worth it? Send your MK10/G250 to me, I'll even pay the postage. I have a special drawer for old dangerous regs that will kill divers.

In all seriousness, if by some chance mold has truly permeated the reg and you can't get the smell out, what I would do is replace the diaphragm, mouthpiece, and LP hose. Everything else (except seats, which get replaced at servicing) in the air path is metal (or hard plastic) and can be cleaned.

If you don't want to deal with it, let me know, I'm always interested in picking up another MK10. The hardest part will be finding a tech that will do a good job. I'm sure there are many in FL, but trying to evaluate one might be tricky. I bought a G250 from a professional tech in FL who supposedly specialized in SP regs, supposedly just serviced, that was so dirty and leaky that it wouldn't make it through one dive. That's one of the reasons I started doing my own service.

 

[BlueWaterDiving]

They're not salvageable. Support your local dive shop! Buy new! Spend a lot! Isn't your life worth it? Send your MK10/G250 to me, I'll even pay the postage. I have a special drawer for old dangerous regs that will kill divers.

In all seriousness, if by some chance mold has truly permeated the reg and you can't get the smell out, what I would do is replace the diaphragm, mouthpiece, and LP hose. Everything else (except seats, which get replaced at servicing) in the air path is metal (or hard plastic) and can be cleaned.

If you don't want to deal with it, let me know, I'm always interested in picking up another MK10. The hardest part will be finding a tech that will do a good job. I'm sure there are many in FL, but trying to evaluate one might be tricky. I bought a G250 from a professional tech in FL who supposedly specialized in SP regs, supposedly just serviced, that was so dirty and leaky that it wouldn't make it through one dive. That's one of the reasons I started doing my own service.

(Is that right)

 

[drbill]

These are the only regs I dive with. I Love them.

Ultrasonic cleaning of the metal parts and a rebuild with new parts will remove any danger.

 

[halocline]

(Is that right)

Yep, I can't remember who it was, but in a weird way I owe that guy a thank you because it inspired me to learn how to work on my own gear. I still have that G250.

Anyhow, maybe the OP should contact Red here to work on his reg.

 

[Firewalker]

You have two treasures, the mk10 g250 is one of the best regulators ever made. I think that it is by far, better then any regulator on the market today.
Take them to a Scubapro dealer and they should be able to clean them up.

 

[Fox-Cousteau]

I have Scubapro mk10/g250 from 1990 ... now "baby" is getting certified and we'll be diving together).

This is a good thing! I am enjoying diving with my "baby" who is now 24 and a better skilled diver than I.

Take them to a *GOOD* tech, explain the situation

Good Advise!

The hardest part will be finding a tech that will do a good job. I'm sure there are many in FL...Anyhow, maybe the OP should contact Red here to work on his reg.

OUTSTANDING ADVISE!!!! :banana:
Red (a.k.a. Blue Water Diving) is one of the best SP techs in the U.S.! (call ScubaPro and ask their techs). Every SP dealer in Daytona uses him as do many shops in Central Florida (he does other manufacturers as well).

I have watched him work and regs (mine own as well as others) and he is always concerned about doing good work. I think one reason (not the only reason, just one) he is so conscientious is he is often called upon to perform diver recoveries.

Call either Atlantic Scuba, Sea Dogs, or Spruce Creek Scuba in Daytona. Also Fun to Dive in Sanford, Dayo Scuba in Orlando, and Parrot Island Scuba in Pompano, FL. (there are others) ask them about Red's quality of service.

He is not the only quality tech out there, but I won't use anyone else as long as he is servicing regs.

 

[lalabalakala]

Thanks all, into the tub they go. I used to get my regs serviced at Hal Watts shop in Orlando, but he no longer has shop and I'm in Sarasota . Hey Red, when I tried to find you thru SP website auth dealers you not listed? Thought I'll mail them to you for service but I think Florida Underwater World in Sarasota is authorized. Hope their guy is good.

 

[Zung]

... I'm always interested in picking up another MK10...

Wanna trade?