oldmossback
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Several months ago I posted a question whether there was an interest in a new Modern double hose regulator and what refinements that would entail. I received many replies and consolidated these into a determination of a good product.
I have, for the last two years, been working on the heart of a new regulator and through this effort I have a prototype 1st stage housing that presently is compatible with the RAM and DA. This is not my final design however, as this prototype, I call the Mk 3, will morph into a different unit, the Mk 4, that is not compatible with the RAM or DA. Note: I have a patent pending for the Mk3 for a couple of unique ideas, however , the core of the piece is conventional.
I first dove the first Mk 3 modified RAM prototype, in June of this year, and it is currently being tested by a reputable supplier of vintage equipment and another trusted evaluator.
In the coming months there is soon to be an available drop-in 1st stage unit replacement kit! This will be an assemble yourself kit, (or have a qualified dive repair station do this for you). It changes the appearance of the RAM's and DA's slightly, providing what is considered a more clean and modern configuration. Yoke-to-DIN compatible, there are no clocking problems as the 4 LP ports and 1 HP port are fixed in place. This design, patent pending, is specifically to upgrade the USD double hose regulators from vintage to Modern specifications. Measured from the can surface to the nozzle lip, this unit is only .028 inches longer than the original RAM 1st stage housing including the original balanced nozzle.
This offer is not just addressing the vintage diver as the Phoenix nozzle has proven to handle their needs quiet well. This post is mainly for the regular modern diver and especially divers in England, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and other countries with divers who have or would like to have a acceptable Modern configuration double hose regulator that meets the current requirements for diving from charter boats with their scuba clubs, etc.
These photos of the second test dive show this unit as well as the photo of the 1st working prototype on a steel 71.2 cu ft tank. Note: this unit is approved up to 232 bar.
Final testing, evaluations are underway now. Keep watch for reports coming soon from the forum at Vintage Scuba Supply.com.
The first 10 units will be sold as “Buy Now”on Ebay UK, AU and Canada, or you can buy direct from Single Star Republic. I hope to have these ready by Nov. or Dec.
Cost will be $245.00 per kit. Kit includes: 1st stage body, yoke, yoke nut, all HP internal parts, IP parts. You supply the IP spring, nut, adjustment nut, lever and parts, 2nd stage barrel, spring and seat off your regulator.
I have, for the last two years, been working on the heart of a new regulator and through this effort I have a prototype 1st stage housing that presently is compatible with the RAM and DA. This is not my final design however, as this prototype, I call the Mk 3, will morph into a different unit, the Mk 4, that is not compatible with the RAM or DA. Note: I have a patent pending for the Mk3 for a couple of unique ideas, however , the core of the piece is conventional.
I first dove the first Mk 3 modified RAM prototype, in June of this year, and it is currently being tested by a reputable supplier of vintage equipment and another trusted evaluator.
In the coming months there is soon to be an available drop-in 1st stage unit replacement kit! This will be an assemble yourself kit, (or have a qualified dive repair station do this for you). It changes the appearance of the RAM's and DA's slightly, providing what is considered a more clean and modern configuration. Yoke-to-DIN compatible, there are no clocking problems as the 4 LP ports and 1 HP port are fixed in place. This design, patent pending, is specifically to upgrade the USD double hose regulators from vintage to Modern specifications. Measured from the can surface to the nozzle lip, this unit is only .028 inches longer than the original RAM 1st stage housing including the original balanced nozzle.
This offer is not just addressing the vintage diver as the Phoenix nozzle has proven to handle their needs quiet well. This post is mainly for the regular modern diver and especially divers in England, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and other countries with divers who have or would like to have a acceptable Modern configuration double hose regulator that meets the current requirements for diving from charter boats with their scuba clubs, etc.
These photos of the second test dive show this unit as well as the photo of the 1st working prototype on a steel 71.2 cu ft tank. Note: this unit is approved up to 232 bar.
Final testing, evaluations are underway now. Keep watch for reports coming soon from the forum at Vintage Scuba Supply.com.
The first 10 units will be sold as “Buy Now”on Ebay UK, AU and Canada, or you can buy direct from Single Star Republic. I hope to have these ready by Nov. or Dec.
Cost will be $245.00 per kit. Kit includes: 1st stage body, yoke, yoke nut, all HP internal parts, IP parts. You supply the IP spring, nut, adjustment nut, lever and parts, 2nd stage barrel, spring and seat off your regulator.
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