My latest purchase

[triggerman365]

Okay, I think this is a MK5 with an Air1, brand new never used. Got them for $50. The seller didn't know what model it is. Do you all think it is a MK5/Air1? I've never had an Air1, but it seems like they are pretty good breathers, true?

 

[Fishpie]

I was looking at them too......MK 10 not 5...and yes, Air1.

 

[triggerman365]

I didn't know that the MK10 ever had a chromed yoke saddle.

 

[Fishpie]

You're right.......it's a 5.
Should have looked more closely at the pics.

 

[Captain Bil]

Good buy, I used an Air 1 for years. Great breather, unfortunately parts are tough to get. I don't think the diaphragm is available at all anymore unless someone has some squirreled away.

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[elan]

Nice score. Yes they are nice breathers. I have 2 in pilot body and they are my favorite regs. You can some times still get diaphragms off ebay or other Air 1
The problem with this reg is after you get used to it most of other regs feel like you are breathing through a straw

 

[Couv]

You're right.......it's a 5.
Should have looked more closely at the pics.

Easy mistake to make. FP, I realise you know this, but for our gentle readers: the easy way to tell-the MK 10 has the ambient chamber holes in the body; the MK 5 ambient chamber holes are in the cap.

Nice find Trigger.

 

[triggerman365]

Easy mistake to make. FP, I realise you know this, but for our gentle readers: the easy way to tell-the MK 10 has the ambient chamber holes in the body; the MK 5 ambient chamber holes are in the cap.

I have never noticed that difference. Thanks Conv for pointing it out. I was focusing on the chromed saddle and couldn't find any photos of a MK10 with one.

 

[Couv]

Right, MK10s have a black plastic saddle, but some of the newer MK5s do too.