Mares Mr22 Ruby...good Buy?

[Zef]

I am considering buying a Mares MR22 Ruby set up. The current owner has not dove with it for a while and states the intermediate pressure is a problem. Of course if I buy the set up I would have it serviced. Considering this is an older model of the MR22, should I consider this or should I pass? Is IP something that can always be brought back into spec with servicing? Are there known issues with this particular model that I should be aware of in considering a purchase?

Thanks,
Zef

 

[tbone1004]

ip is the main thing that is fixed during service. I don't like the regulators personally for various reasons, but if it's a good deal then grab it. Being in Belgium, I would lean towards Apeks or Scubapro if possible, but nothing inherently wrong with Mares.

 

[Zef]

Do you not like Mares regulators or this particular model?

What would you think is a good deal for this? (It includes Ruby 1st stage, Abyss 2nd, Abyss octo, along with depth and pressure gauges).

-Zef

 

[tbone1004]

not particularly fond of the company as a whole for various reasons, but it has nothing to do with quality or anything. They're perfectly good regulators, just miss checking a lot of boxes for my use. With the conversion rates where they are, I am not in touch with the european market, but at the current exchange rates, with that condition, I wouldn't pay any more than 250 euro, with the contingency that if the regulator can't be serviced, you can return it.

 

[Zef]

So a $100 US would be a good price.

 

[BoltSnap]

The Mares MR22 Ruby was never a good design and was always a problem since it came out. I wouldn't buy it or use it even if it were free.

 

[peege]

I am considering buying a Mares MR22 Ruby set up. The current owner has not dove with it for a while and states the intermediate pressure is a problem. Of course if I buy the set up I would have it serviced. Considering this is an older model of the MR22, should I consider this or should I pass? Is IP something that can always be brought back into spec with servicing? Are there known issues with this particular model that I should be aware of in considering a purchase?

Thanks,
Zef

It may need a new ruby seat, or hopefully the hp orifice knife edge is not dinged. Personally I would bring it in or have the seller do so to check to make sure there is nothing major before you make the purchase. (to add: They can inspect the first stage HP seating surfaces within a couple of minutes without a full break down or any lengthy involvement.)

If it checks out okay and looks to be just a standard servicing, you'll have the added benefit of less weight to wear to get down.

IMHO it is not a bad reg, just a completely overbuilt first stage to accomplish what most all the rest do without all of its unnecessary added material weigh.

 

[Zef]

BurhanMuntasser,
Thanks for your advice...can you give me a little more details as to why it was not a good design and what was so problematic about it?

-Zef

 

[Zef]

peege,
unfortunately I am stationed in Belgium and the regulator is in the US so I would not have the opportunity to have it inspected prior to purchase. I don't think the seller would be interested in investing in having it serviced prior to selling it. Is the orifice something that can be changed?

-Zef

 

[peege]

peege,
unfortunately I am stationed in Belgium and the regulator is in the US so I would not have the opportunity to have it inspected prior to purchase. I don't think the seller would be interested in investing in having it serviced prior to selling it. Is the knife-edge orifice something that can be changed?

-Zef

Then I'd "walk". Better options to put $100 plus shipping toward IMO.