I just bought a second hand regulator + console setup for my wife for AUD$330:
Unfortunately it seems I should have done a bit more research because after buying I found this about the MK20:
Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
The recall note mentions that you can identify the problem units by the amount of vents on the side. Ours has 3 vents on the side, so I assume it has this problem.
I went to my LDS to get the regulator serviced and when I mentioned the recall to one of the employees, he was a bit baffled. I showed them the recall notice and the shop owner got called. He said that the 3 vents don't mean anything and that the recall wasn't applicable to all MK20's (even if they have 3 vents) and most probably wouldn't apply to this one because it was only 9 to 8 years old. I agreed to turn it in for servicing for the steep price of $120 (australian $).:mooner:
Now I do have my doubts and I'm wondering whether he was just saying that because he didn't want to go through all the hassle of doing the service for free and claim it back from Scubapro. The recall notice only mentions the 3 vents so what/who am I to believe? How can I confirm if our MK20 has this problem?
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Unfortunately it seems I should have done a bit more research because after buying I found this about the MK20:
Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
The recall note mentions that you can identify the problem units by the amount of vents on the side. Ours has 3 vents on the side, so I assume it has this problem.
I went to my LDS to get the regulator serviced and when I mentioned the recall to one of the employees, he was a bit baffled. I showed them the recall notice and the shop owner got called. He said that the 3 vents don't mean anything and that the recall wasn't applicable to all MK20's (even if they have 3 vents) and most probably wouldn't apply to this one because it was only 9 to 8 years old. I agreed to turn it in for servicing for the steep price of $120 (australian $).:mooner:
Now I do have my doubts and I'm wondering whether he was just saying that because he didn't want to go through all the hassle of doing the service for free and claim it back from Scubapro. The recall notice only mentions the 3 vents so what/who am I to believe? How can I confirm if our MK20 has this problem?