O2 clean MK 25

[uncfnp]

I had an oops moment and got seawater in my first stage. I wouldn't worry too much except it is my deco reg. I have a spare standard service kit. Do I really need the official oxygen compatable kit and if so anyone got one they want to sell me at a reasonable price?

Its been functioning flawlessly but its been two years since the original service so if figured I would just do a full service since I needed to open it up anyway. But an inspection and cleaning may also be an option.

Opinions?

Thanks Guys

 

[dumpsterDiver]

I would soak it in distilled water, rinse, dry and run some clean air through it an not worry about it if it is working.

 

[Peter69_56]

I had an oops moment and got seawater in my first stage. I wouldn't worry too much except it is my deco reg. I have a spare standard service kit. Do I really need the official oxygen compatable kit and if so anyone got one they want to sell me at a reasonable price?

Its been functioning flawlessly but its been two years since the original service so if figured I would just do a full service since I needed to open it up anyway. But an inspection and cleaning may also be an option.

Opinions?

Thanks Guys

Have you ever serviced a Mk 25?

 

[uncfnp]

Have you ever serviced a Mk 25?

Yes.

In fact it was the cost and hassle involved in getting this set serviced that lead me to DiY.

 

[Peter69_56]

Ok, as most dont realise they are a little more complex than the more simple regs, and with an expensive orifice if damaged. I would use an O2 kit if available especially if using very high levels of oxygen.

I would probably open it up and clean at least just to ensure its not going to attract damage from water.

 

[uncfnp]

Ok, as most dont realise they are a little more complex than the more simple regs, and with an expensive orifice if damaged. I would use an O2 kit if available especially if using very high levels of oxygen.

I would probably open it up and clean at least just to ensure its not going to attract damage from water.

Thanks. I take it then that the standard Scubapro service kits do not have 02 compatable o-rings. Looks like its dumpsterDivers suggestion until I can scrounge a suitable kit.

 

[Peter69_56]

I am not sure but I suspect the standard kit is not oxygen rated.

Was it set up as oxygen clean or just purchased new as a reg and put into service as a deco reg?

 

[RyanT]

@uncfnp, you might give Jon Belisario a call at Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City. They're a scubapro shop and Jon is quite knowledgeable. I've had them ship stuff for me, so I'm sure they'd be happy to ship a kit to you if needed.

 

[uncfnp]

I am not sure but I suspect the standard kit is not oxygen rated.

Was it set up as oxygen clean or just purchased new as a reg and put into service as a deco reg?

It was a used regulator that went to a Scubapro dealer for an "official" O2 cleaning to use with my 100% bottle. The charge for this was out the roof.

After that experience I started learning to do my own service, at least on my Scubapro's. I have cleaned and rebuilt MK 10's and S555/600 and just done standard rebuilds on Mk 25 since I couldn't find O2 compatible service kits.

 

[uncfnp]

@uncfnp, you might give Jon Belisario a call at Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City. They're a scubapro shop and Jon is quite knowledgeable. I've had them ship stuff for me, so I'm sure they'd be happy to ship a kit to you if needed.

Thanks Ryan. As soon as I get back home I will do just that.