MacGyver - DXS
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I am new to this, but I have a long experienced diver working with me.
I just bought my first reg set off ebay,
[sp mk5 1st /109-108 2nd stages], for $85. Based on my limited experience, that seemed an excellent deal.
However, now that we have them in hand, it is obvious that the former owner, [who was somwhere in california], was not big on maintaining his gear. The first stage looks ok, but both second stages have corrosion problems. This would not be a major issue, save for the fact that the 109's balance knob is frozen in place, making disassembly impossible.
Has anyone else had this problem?
How can this be approached, so as not to damage the reg?
I realize this may be a lost cause, but I want to try everything I can.
Thanks in advance.
I just bought my first reg set off ebay,
[sp mk5 1st /109-108 2nd stages], for $85. Based on my limited experience, that seemed an excellent deal.
However, now that we have them in hand, it is obvious that the former owner, [who was somwhere in california], was not big on maintaining his gear. The first stage looks ok, but both second stages have corrosion problems. This would not be a major issue, save for the fact that the 109's balance knob is frozen in place, making disassembly impossible.
Has anyone else had this problem?
How can this be approached, so as not to damage the reg?
I realize this may be a lost cause, but I want to try everything I can.
Thanks in advance.