Picked up Conshelf XI (1st, 2nd, SPG) and Calypso IV (1st, 2nd) reg sets recently for cheap. Figured I'd have some fun and get them into working condition myself.
The Conshelf XI was supposedly serviced (still had the tag) 15 years ago or so and never used. The 1st stage is giving a steady 130 psi IP with no creep, so I think I'll leave it alone for now. The 2nd stage, however, had a bad diaphragm and exhaust valve and the lever is set way too high and nowhere near level with the body so I will probably take it apart and check it.
The Calypso IV was supposedly used recently to gather soccer balls off of a lake floor. The 1st stage had IP creep but that seems to have been resolved by flipping the HP seat and it's now giving a steady 130 psi IP. Still trying to figure out how the adjustment nut works (seems to make no difference and then suddenly a lot). The 2nd stage adjustments look good and hisses just as the metal mouthpiece fitting reaches water level so I will put on a new mouthpiece and call it a day.
Between the two I will get one complete setup (1st, 2nd, octo, SPG) and am planning to use the Calypso IV for pool work since it has enough LP ports without having to add a splitter. The Conshelf XI will be my garage reg for inflating tires and checking how much air is in a tank.
Will post some pictures later when I get a chance.
Been making a lot of posts in various threads, so thanks again to everyone who has given feedback.
The Conshelf XI was supposedly serviced (still had the tag) 15 years ago or so and never used. The 1st stage is giving a steady 130 psi IP with no creep, so I think I'll leave it alone for now. The 2nd stage, however, had a bad diaphragm and exhaust valve and the lever is set way too high and nowhere near level with the body so I will probably take it apart and check it.
The Calypso IV was supposedly used recently to gather soccer balls off of a lake floor. The 1st stage had IP creep but that seems to have been resolved by flipping the HP seat and it's now giving a steady 130 psi IP. Still trying to figure out how the adjustment nut works (seems to make no difference and then suddenly a lot). The 2nd stage adjustments look good and hisses just as the metal mouthpiece fitting reaches water level so I will put on a new mouthpiece and call it a day.
Between the two I will get one complete setup (1st, 2nd, octo, SPG) and am planning to use the Calypso IV for pool work since it has enough LP ports without having to add a splitter. The Conshelf XI will be my garage reg for inflating tires and checking how much air is in a tank.
Will post some pictures later when I get a chance.
Been making a lot of posts in various threads, so thanks again to everyone who has given feedback.
