Mares Proton Regulators
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Greg,
The V42 that I bought has the specifications of the 42 that you are describing:
Mares V 42 Proton Metal Scuba Regulator at Divers Direct.
Details:
Super-Compact First Stage All Metal 2nd Stage
Minimum Breathing Effort
New tri-material valve with superior durability
Equipped with the revolutionary new tri-material valve
HP and LP ports arranged for optimum hose placement
Light and compact Proton Metal second stage
VAD system provides natural breathing
Easy to use oversized purge button
I am now somewhat confused. Let me know, thanks.
The V42 that I bought has the specifications of the 42 that you are describing:
Mares V 42 Proton Metal Scuba Regulator at Divers Direct.
Details:
Super-Compact First Stage All Metal 2nd Stage
Minimum Breathing Effort
New tri-material valve with superior durability
Equipped with the revolutionary new tri-material valve
HP and LP ports arranged for optimum hose placement
Light and compact Proton Metal second stage
VAD system provides natural breathing
Easy to use oversized purge button
I am now somewhat confused. Let me know, thanks.
Greg Barlow
Contributor
I am confused as well...It is my understanding that the V42 contains the SCS system, while the MR42 contains the tri-material version. In fact, the older V42 cannot be fitted with the tri-material poppet. Perhaps Zach can verify my information.
Greg Barlow
Greg Barlow
Phil Mintz
Contributor
Greg is correct. The V42 has the SCS and cannot be upgraded. The MR 42 does have the new Tri-Material poppet.
If you send me a picture of the 1st stage or the serial number I can verify what you have.
I looked at their website and can understand the confusion. The item number and description is for the newer MR42, but the name and picture is of the older V42 (both with Proton Metal 2nd). I sent them a note to correct, if your 1st has the MR T on it than you have the newer version.
Let me know,
Phil
If you send me a picture of the 1st stage or the serial number I can verify what you have.
I looked at their website and can understand the confusion. The item number and description is for the newer MR42, but the name and picture is of the older V42 (both with Proton Metal 2nd). I sent them a note to correct, if your 1st has the MR T on it than you have the newer version.
Let me know,
Phil
Phil Mintz
Contributor
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Jorge,
The VQ10881 is the serial number for both 1st & 2nd. You have a V42 Proton Metal. Are you sure you have a super flex hose with this?
Regards,
Phil
Jorge,
The VQ10881 is the serial number for both 1st & 2nd. You have a V42 Proton Metal. Are you sure you have a super flex hose with this?
Regards,
Phil
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Yes, I just found out that I bought the V42. At least I still have not used it and will exchange for the MR42. I believed in those specs ( which are no longer in the website) that were erroneous and purchased the wrong reg.
I was told by the seller that it was a superflex hose and it did make sense to me whe I compared it with the ruby. I suppose now that it also is not a superflex hose.
Thanks.
I was told by the seller that it was a superflex hose and it did make sense to me whe I compared it with the ruby. I suppose now that it also is not a superflex hose.
Thanks.
Phil
Finally I got the MR42T today. Serial: PE13618. The only thing that I noticed different is that the 1st stage does not have the plastic protector as shown in the Mares website. It just has a black Mares oval decal with the following written: MR42T.
Is that 1st stage plastic protector available? And do I really have an MR42T?
Thanks,
Coco
Finally I got the MR42T today. Serial: PE13618. The only thing that I noticed different is that the 1st stage does not have the plastic protector as shown in the Mares website. It just has a black Mares oval decal with the following written: MR42T.
Is that 1st stage plastic protector available? And do I really have an MR42T?
Thanks,
Coco
Phil Mintz
Contributor
Coco,
You really have a MR42T. I am not exactly sure when production added this pc, but the reg is exactly the same. I do not have any here, it is a prodcution part, but will see if I can get one for you. It is only a cosmetic piece.
Phil
You really have a MR42T. I am not exactly sure when production added this pc, but the reg is exactly the same. I do not have any here, it is a prodcution part, but will see if I can get one for you. It is only a cosmetic piece.
Phil
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