Uses for Non-Serviceable Regulator?

[ryjoph89]

Did he specify what component of the 1st stage made it "not diveable" and is this a part that is not available? Is it a case of the repair will cost you more than a new 1st stage? You have provided very limited info (old SP reg). 1st stages are relatively simple. I'm still diving a circa 1980's Sherwoodl and I have friends diving even older SP and aqualung stuff. Just replace what isn't working unless the cost to do so is more than it is worth to you. Are you sure the issue isn't that they are upset that you purchased from Craigslist?

He did not...but I can ask him what specifically was wrong and how much it would cost to get replacement parts.

All i know is it's a SP 1st stage that doesn't "depth adjust" (per Tech). Shop probably doesn't appreciate the craigslist purchasing, but on a low budget you can find some deals. I just got into diving last October coming up on 100 dives so I'm still a newbie.

 

[diveprof]

He did not...but I can ask him what specifically was wrong and how much it would cost to get replacement parts.

All i know is it's a SP 1st stage that doesn't "depth adjust" (per Tech). Shop probably doesn't appreciate the craigslist purchasing, but on a low budget you can find some deals. I just got into diving last October coming up on 100 dives so I'm still a newbie.

In your original post you said "was told that it doesn't depth adjust anymore and that it isn't safe for diving. "
Tell him you've been asking questions on ScubaBoard and ask him the model of the 1st stage so that you can get more specific recommendations. Chances are you will begin to hear retractions or at least "qualifications" for his statements.

 

[herman]

The very fact that he said " will not depth adjust" makes me think you need a new tech. There is no way that a SP reg can not "depth adjust" and frankly even if there were, unless he put it in a pressure pot with an extenal way to measure the IP there is no way to test it. This is research lab kind of stuff, not test done in a dive shop.
At best you tech is not the best around and at worst he is BSing you, in either case a new tech is in order. My guess is he ment to say he could not get the IP to adjust to spec, which most likely means you need a new main spring, a simple fix and parts should not be a problem....and even if the factory does not sell them, you can get them. I know, I sourced main springs for old double regs a while back, they were no problem to find.
What SP reg is it anyway? There are some very good SP techs on the board, I would bet someone has the part if you actually need one.

 

[ryjoph89]

Ok I guess a second tech's opinion and looking at it is in order... I'll also ask the first tech exactly what is happening that is leading him to these 'results'.

Thanks everyone for the input... I guess i have some homework to do.

 

[skankpile]

They'll have no problem using it as rental gear in Mexico

 

[ryjoph89]

They'll have no problem using it as rental gear in Mexico

Haha. Ya give a non-certified tourist a messed up reg and let them practice CESA.

 

[halocline]

All i know is it's a SP 1st stage that doesn't "depth adjust" (per Tech).

If that is in fact what he said, it is a BS statement by the tech. Good thing the dive gear industry has guys like this preventing we peons from servicing our own 'life support'.

Now, it's possible the 1st stage doesn't work for some reason; but there is no way it doesn't "depth adjust" and any tech that does not know that....well......There must be something going on that we don't know about. Can you post a photo of the regulator?

 

[ryjoph89]

The Tech is out of town for a funeral till Monday so I can't get any clarification from him yet on what exactly the problem was he found. I don't THINK he would screw me over since he's a good guy... i ASSUME that he just made it simple and said it's an unsafe reg (maybe just gave me an excuse instead of having to explain the whole reasoning)

Here are 3 pix of it.


http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/ryry-rocks/Package/DSCN5608.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/ryry-rocks/Package/DSCN5606.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/ryry-rocks/Package/DSCN5607.jpg

There are no imprints or letters signifying model only "scubapro 3000 psi" It LOOKS like where it connects the the valve has some light rust and some chips to it but nothing that bad.

 

[halocline]

PM sent. I have a solution for you....

 

[herman]

Send it to DA?