Tank/Valve/Reg compatibility question(s).

[bighiller]

Looking to sort out a little conumdrum I have.

I just bought a set of PST 3500psi 100cu steel Doubles w/ genesis isolation manifold (angled). So, here are the concerns/questions:

1. I would like to change the valves as these are the weirdo angled ones. I assume that I will need 7/8" threads, so my first question is where I can buy a valve/manifold set that would work on these tanks. I wish to use them as singles until I get my dual wing and a little more training.

2. I have a Scubapro MK2 for yoke valves. Can I use this regulator on this set, assuming I can get a DIN/yoke adapters or am I going to have to buy a new reg? I think most valves that are HP will require a DIN 300bar setup, yes?

Any help would be great!

 

[Jimmer]

If you can find the Thermo valves in 7/8's, that would be your best best. I don't know if they are still being made, so it might take some hunting. As for the regs, just take them into a Scubapro dealer and have them converted to DIN.

 

[bighiller]

Ok. The reg is no longer a problem. Good.

The tanks are the next challenge.

After searching around I have found that I will be hard pressed to find the right setup for my needs (crap), but I'm not giving up. Paid $350 for the setup, so it's not over yet!

 

[DoctorBob]

Looking to sort out a little conumdrum I have.

I just bought a set of PST 3500psi 100cu steel Doubles w/ genesis isolation manifold (angled). So, here are the concerns/questions:

1. I would like to change the valves as these are the weirdo angled ones. I assume that I will need 7/8" threads, so my first question is where I can buy a valve/manifold set that would work on these tanks. I wish to use them as singles until I get my dual wing and a little more training.

2. I have a Scubapro MK2 for yoke valves. Can I use this regulator on this set, assuming I can get a DIN/yoke adapters or am I going to have to buy a new reg? I think most valves that are HP will require a DIN 300bar setup, yes?

Any help would be great!

Good luck with your problem. I have the same one. I inherited a nice steel tank with a 300 bar valve. I wanted to change out the valve so I could use it with my Yoke regulators, but according to the Dive Gear Express website they do not make a yoke or 200 bar valve that fits a 7/8 threaded tank.
SCUBA Valves: Regulator Fittings, 200 vs 300 Bar FAQ and Cylinder Neck Threads - Dive Gear Express

 

[bighiller]

Yeah, DiveGearExpress pretty much said, "Tough S**t". I've contacted a few places to try to find something. I REALLY hope I didn't just blow $400...

 

[micklock]

Just buy two 10$ plugs, one right and one left hand thread.

 

[crd_kats]

Good luck with your problem. I have the same one. I inherited a nice steel tank with a 300 bar valve. I wanted to change out the valve so I could use it with my Yoke regulators, but according to the Dive Gear Express website they do not make a yoke or 200 bar valve that fits a 7/8 threaded tank.
SCUBA Valves: Regulator Fittings, 200 vs 300 Bar FAQ and Cylinder Neck Threads - Dive Gear Express

Please excuse my ignorance, but I do have a small question. Is the valve din? If so, why won't you change your regulators to din and purchase a din to yoke adaptor for vacations. Do you dive regularly at home?

 

[bighiller]

The valves are DIN, but angled... I could use them, but damned if I want to.

As for my reg, it's yoke, but can be made DIN. Does anyone know if the ScubaPro MK2 will work with these tanks?

 

[crd_kats]

Why don't you want to? From what I understand it's not only safer, but a much more secure connection with the DIN. I dunno about the compatibility of of your regs with the valve. Me personally, I would try it on a shallow dive and I'm on no way encouraging you to do it... just something I'd try.

Hope someone comes along and answers this positively for you.

 

[bighiller]

Well, as I've been looking I have found that NorthEast Scuba Supply has a page that does contain the manifold I'd like, but I've yet to hear back about stock:
Northeast Scuba Supply - Online Catalog - Tanks

If I stick with the angled ones, then I will need a plug for each to make it a single setup.

edit:Northeast Scuba Supply just told me that they don't have ANY HP manifolds anymore...