Service Scubapro Mk15

[wgmontgomery]

Two quick things:
if anyone wants to earn a few $$ by servicing my Scubapro Mk15/G250 PM me.
2nd: I did a lot of searches in hope of servicing the gear myself (I can't afford what my local SP dealer wants) I saw a lot of requests for a Mk15 service manual. I found this (below) & hope that it helps someone out there!

http://www.ukdiveguide.com/uploads/3/1/3/9/3139175/10-600-000_mk15_rev_b.pdf

 

[oly5050user]

What does dealer charge?
We charge $59 total on labor for first,second,alternate air source plus parts. If you qualify for free parts , parts are free. Other LDS send their customers gear to us for service.
located within driving distance to you here in Yonkers NY

 

[Tbar]

Why are you in a rush to service before your next dive...
Does the gear have a fault?
Is it 'time' for the service?

Do you have an IP (Intermediate Pressure) gauge? With this you can check the IP and see if the first stage is providing the right pressure and does not have to much drift. If the IP is in range and, locks-up quickly and does not have significant drift then it may not need a service before you next dive.

Does the second stage free flow? maybe the First stage IP is high (see above). or of might nee a slight adjustment on the orifice.

Unless there is a fault you might just need some minor adjustments for the next dive.

There is a sticky thread on checking your reg. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regulators/346813-regulator-inspection-checklist-rev-7-a.html

 

[wgmontgomery]

Tanks for responding!
My local SP dealer wants well over $100; my LDS (the one I like) doesn't service SP. As for the hurry, the gear hasn't been serviced in a long time, and I'd feel safer underwater just knowing that they'd been serviced. I had to stop diving for several years due to a severe back injury.
Just to clarify, $59 should be "do-able." Can you PM your info? Hopefully we can work out something.
Thanks!

---------- Post added September 20th, 2015 at 08:55 PM ----------

BTW-the gear doesn't seem to have any problems; I don't have an IP gauge.

 

[redacted]

....and I'd feel safer underwater just knowing that they'd been serviced.

That is a scary thought. Service errors with scuba gear are not uncommon. Eventually there will be a fairly clear need for service. In the mean time, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The most likely time to experience a serious regulator failure is right after it has been serviced.

 

[Tbar]

An option for IP gauge, but you LDS may sell you one. This can be delivered this week.

Intermediate Pressure Check Gauge for BCD Inflator Hose IP PSI Bar | eBay

 

[oly5050user]

Tanks for responding!
My local SP dealer wants well over $100; my LDS (the one I like) doesn't service SP. As for the hurry, the gear hasn't been serviced in a long time, and I'd feel safer underwater just knowing that they'd been serviced. I had to stop diving for several years due to a severe back injury.
Just to clarify, $59 should be "do-able." Can you PM your info? Hopefully we can work out something.
Thanks!

---------- Post added September 20th, 2015 at 08:55 PM ----------

BTW-the gear doesn't seem to have any problems; I don't have an IP gauge.

as I wrote its $59 for labor. If you do not qualify for free parts the replacement parts can easily double service to $130 to $140. Sorry can't help you there. If you are not the original owner , and have not kept up the bi- yearly service intervals you do not qualify for free parts.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

I don't know what type of diving you do, how deep, or temps, but you could always get a new MK2/R190 for under $300 and then Ebay the MK15/G250 to offset the difference.
The thought being that you'd have a new reg that would be good for a few years, Then when it needs service MK2's are very simple and easy to work on. There are sources for rebuild kits as low as $10. The MK2 is a dirt simple unbalanced piston 1st stage, and the R190 is a basic unbalanced poppet second stage, not much at all to them and both are very durable and easy to work on. Dan Volker here on the board has had them down to 300' on tech dives and they worked flawlessly.
Just saying, if you don't mind an unbalanced setup, that would be a good way to go, and you could DIY services later.

BTW, welcome back to diving.

 

[axxel57]

Do you think you could do the service yourself if you got the old Wolfinger Repair Manual from the early nineties?

I understand you even don't have an IP gauge?

Do you have access to spare parts?

 

[wgmontgomery]

Thanks everyone!I can get the service kit for ~$25 & could service the gear with proper instructions & tools. As for the diving that I do, I mainly did (solo) wreck diving (although there were several trips to Giinny) so a BOTL reg won't cut-it. I won't jump straight back to deep dives, but I will get back there.I hope that I didn't miss anything...thanks!

---------- Post added September 22nd, 2015 at 07:59 AM ----------

I'll look into an IP gauge; it seems like a handy bit of kit!