Scubapro r380 as a second stage primary?

[mtabor]

Hi all, pretty new to diving. only 17 dives in the RedSea. Anyway, I was given a reg set that has r380 for the primary and octo. I had them serviced and the tech says they are like new. But replaced all parts and i think he said he had to upgrade the 1st stage. Ive only been to 18m in warm water with a rented aqualung set. Ill be doing AOW next trip to Hurghada and wonder if this set will be fine to 30m in 22c+ deg water. Of course I will be testing them in shallow water to see what its like. Or am I worrying for nothing? I was worrying because I know these are not new regs, and they arent really ideal for primary second stage so I read.

Thanks!


Mark

 

[Bubbletrubble]

There's nothing wrong with using an R380 for your primary and another R380 for an octo. It should be fine.

You should be doing a set of comprehensive functional tests on your regs before every dive, particularly after servicing.

Enjoy the reg setup and dive safely...

 

[mtabor]

Excellent bubble, thanks for the help and thats a great thread ive bookmarked.

Mark

 

[halocline]

Why did the guy say you needed to upgrade the 1st stage? If it's a MK2 and its in good shape, it will work extremely well. 30m is no problem at all for the MK2.

 

[mtabor]

Ill post back when ive got the gear. Will have it back this week. I could be mistaken. We sent the gear to my wifes lds in germany cause she trusts him and hes a SP dealer/service center. Since I cant speak german I was getting a translation from her haha.

 

[mtabor]

Hi guys, pretty sure this is an MK20 and needed the recall update. Of course im new to this equipment. That was the *upgrade*.