Multi-brand DVD instructions??

[wgmontgomery]

Has anyone used a DVD as instructions to self service their gear? Any thoughts? There's a link below to a DVD that I'm considering...

Scubapro Mares Apeks Aqua Lung Maintenance Repair Service Manuals DVD Manual S | eBay

 

[tbone1004]

most of the repair manuals, especially the new ones are very good. The Poseidon Xstream, the Apeks XTX series, etc are all pretty idiot proof, and can be translated to most of the reg brands out there. Which ones are you specifically interested in?
http://www.frogkick.dk/manuals/

 

[wgmontgomery]

Scubapro Mk20, Mk15, G250, D400 & Air2
Oceanic FDX10 & Delta4...the Oceanic gear I'm not keeping but thought I'd service it to get practice on a diaphram reg. They're not too big of a deal as I'll be keeping & diving the Scubapro. Even the Air2 may not matter as I may keep the G250/D400 combo.
Thanks!

 

[tbone1004]

I'd just use the frogkick manuals, they're free, but that's just me. Haven't dug thru either of those brands manuals, but keep in mind you might need special tools for the scubapros

 

[wgmontgomery]

I checked frogkick & there's no Mk15 manual; I read that the Mk15 is very similar to the Mk20/25, but I doubt that'd help as I've never serviced a reg. I did disassemble the Delta4 to clean it; I thought that it was very easy to do.

 

[tbone1004]

not very familiar with the scubapro line, but I know the mk15 was a tech nightmare because it requires a special narrow pliers to remove the c-clip that's in there so may be better to sell it.

 

[diversteve]

https://www.divestock.com/i/files/regulator-manuals/ is another source. Although it appears all they have for the Mk15 is the same diagram you referenced in your DIY thread.

 

[halocline]

not very familiar with the scubapro line, but I know the mk15 was a tech nightmare because it requires a special narrow pliers to remove the c-clip that's in there so may be better to sell it.

The Mk15 does require a set of circlip pliers, but those are not expensive (less than $10 probably) and it's only a "tech nightmare" because there are idiotic techs out there. It's actually no more difficult than any other SP balanced piston reg to service.

Regarding the DVD, I wouldn't buy it. I'm sure it's a copyright violation, BTW, fair use my a$$. Of course the frogkick and vdh posting of the manuals is likewise a copyright violation (as is emailing copies around, which we all do) but at least those are not done with any attempt to profit from someone else's materials.