funny as it sounds, i'd say the mk5 and mk25 are closer to each other than the mk10 as the piston heads are nearly the same. why they downsized the mk10 is beyond me... (its still a very good regulator).
Tell me about the SP Mk2 R195
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I don't understand why your 2nds can not be serviced and repaired.
think he said something earlier/elsewhere about a cracked body....
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Even cracked plastic bit are repairable or replaceable.
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pepperbelly
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The body is cracked on the octo. The salt deposit/corrosion is on the second syage.
The second stage is an Oceanic Delta 2 and the octo is a Genesis. I teally don't want to put a lot of money in either of those. They just aren't worth it.
The second stage is an Oceanic Delta 2 and the octo is a Genesis. I teally don't want to put a lot of money in either of those. They just aren't worth it.
So the octo is shot.
But the Delta 2 has corrosion on the thread and the first stage is ok?
Here's a replacement for the octo.
For Sale - Deep6 2nd stage
But the Delta 2 has corrosion on the thread and the first stage is ok?
Here's a replacement for the octo.
For Sale - Deep6 2nd stage
Aqua-Andy
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And what facts are you basing this on? We have already determined that any reg out there can outflow the tank valve it is attached to, so airflow is a non issue. I would be willing to bet that you could not tell the difference in the way they both breath if your eyes were closed, and I would include any manufacturers top line regs. We have come to a point where "better performance" is more about splitting hairs than what any diver can detect. Why would the Deep6 be a better value? Both are good products.
Just because you can't due to your inexperience and immature ability to see the difference, others can.
What's this "we" nonsense? Who died and left you in charge???
Ghetto Diver
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I use the MK11 as bailout regulator. It's basic, that's it.
Did this shop show you the crack? It also seems odd to have the amount of corrosion you describe given your locale and supposedly there was a service done on it in the interim.
I am kinda leaning towards your new shop may be trying to up-sell you.
Isn't Scuba-Toys in your AO? I'd take a step back, and go to somewhere trusted.
Did this shop show you the crack? It also seems odd to have the amount of corrosion you describe given your locale and supposedly there was a service done on it in the interim.
I am kinda leaning towards your new shop may be trying to up-sell you.
Isn't Scuba-Toys in your AO? I'd take a step back, and go to somewhere trusted.
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pepperbelly
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The crack is very noticeable after the rubber sleeve was pulled back, and pieces if plastic acrually broke away. The ring is broken too and is easy to see. I did not inspect them before taking them to this latest shop so I can't swear they were broken before or if the tech broke them taking them apart.
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