Which regs should I keep?

[thbcthomas]

Over time I have picked up several 1st stages (don't judge me, most of you are much worse than I am) and trying to decide which ones to keep. I have 4 conshelfs (different models), 2 MK2s, 2 MK10s, 1 MK5. Which of these is going to be the best performer? Which of these is the easiest service and get parts for? Most of my diving will be in SE Florida on vacation and some local lake diving.

 

[davehicks]

If you are happy with the Conshelf regs then stick with those. Alternatively get rid of all of them and buy a more contemporary ScubaPro 1st like a Mk25, Mk17, or Mk11.

 

[BoltSnap]

Alternatively get rid of all of them and buy a more contemporary ScubaPro 1st like a Mk25, Mk17, or Mk11.

This ^^^ (Add MK19)

You should add this option to the list above.

 

[Angelo Farina]

I would keep the two MK10.
Install the inexpensive DIN conversion kit, if they are yoke.
And match them with two G250 or, better, G250V.

 

[happy-diver]

You should resurrect them all

 

[James79]

If you want to avoid the madness I fell into , don't keep ALL of them. Keep the Conshelfs (with a decent rinse will run forever between rebuilds) and the Mk10s (almost as good as a Conshelf, but cheaper to rebuild). Then re-home the others to someone just starting the DIY road (Mk2 and Mk 5 are both great, for different reasons).

Respectfully,

James

 

[tridacna]

You need an option: “Keep none of them”

 

[Pressurehead]

I like them all, never owned a Mk11 though.

ScubaPro 1st like a Mk25, Mk17,

Have those plus a Mk19.
The last Conshelf 14 I had I gave away, well, I lent it on the 'never never plan', never to be seen again and never to be returned, gone.

 

[Ghost95]

Are they costing you anything to keep other than a little space? I'd keep them all but then I'm a packrat .

 

[James79]

Are they costing you anything to keep other than a little space? I'd keep them all but then I'm a packrat .

That's the madness I referred too, lol!