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Which regs should I keep?
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Green Frog
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Mea culpa @James79. I must have transposed your post and another one and reacted accordingly. Nothing like putting words in somebody’s mouth then telling them they’re wrong. I should have known you are a true believer!
OK, I went back and reread the interchange between you and @BoltSnap. I actually misread what both of you were contending.
Over the last year, as I’ve had similar classic gear discussions with a variety of folks, Some seem intent on keeping their old gear because they think it’s better because it’s tried and true. Others just think old gear has a high “cool factor” or something similar. Personally, I like metal second stages (read “1085s”) and the later Conshelf firsts. The latter just get the job done, and as others have stated. As I posted before, within the series, some have features I like better, but nobody can objectively say they aren’t excellent regulators!
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Froggie
OK, I went back and reread the interchange between you and @BoltSnap. I actually misread what both of you were contending.
Over the last year, as I’ve had similar classic gear discussions with a variety of folks, Some seem intent on keeping their old gear because they think it’s better because it’s tried and true. Others just think old gear has a high “cool factor” or something similar. Personally, I like metal second stages (read “1085s”) and the later Conshelf firsts. The latter just get the job done, and as others have stated. As I posted before, within the series, some have features I like better, but nobody can objectively say they aren’t excellent regulators!
Best regards,
Froggie
No worries, lol. If I had a dollar for every time I misread something I'd retire!Mea culpa @James79. I must have transposed your post and another one and reacted accordingly. Nothing like putting words in somebody’s mouth then telling them they’re wrong. I should have known you are a true believer!
OK, I went back and reread the interchange between you and @BoltSnap. I actually misread what both of you were contending.
Over the last year, as I’ve had similar classic gear discussions with a variety of folks, Some seem intent on keeping their old gear because they think it’s better because it’s tried and true. Others just think old gear has a high “cool factor” or something similar. Personally, I like metal second stages (read “1085s”) and the later Conshelf firsts. The latter just get the job done, and as others have stated. As I posted before, within the series, some have features I like better, but nobody can objectively say they aren’t excellent regulators!
Best regards,
Froggie
I don't figure that Conshelfs are "better" than modern regs... More that modern regs don't offer enough beyond them to justify price (or lack of chrome!). Connie's seem to do all I need and more, so I'm gonna keep running till parts run out. Then I'll make new parts!
Green Frog
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Right, and with friends like you and others who shall remain nameless to protect their “innocence?” at my age it looks like I’ll run out before the parts do! I have to say that “tried and true” definitely applie to the Conshelf series.
BTW, I still haven’t gotten my C 30 parts clean enough to permanently install one of those printed Tees. What are the chances of being able heat it, then put on, then if needed, “rinse and repeat”, or are they strictly install once and like it or lose it?
BTW, I still haven’t gotten my C 30 parts clean enough to permanently install one of those printed Tees. What are the chances of being able heat it, then put on, then if needed, “rinse and repeat”, or are they strictly install once and like it or lose it?
Should be fine to heat and install repeatedly.Right, and with friends like you and others who shall remain nameless to protect their “innocence?” at my age it looks like I’ll run out before the parts do! I have to say that “tried and true” definitely applie to the Conshelf series.
BTW, I still haven’t gotten my C 30 parts clean enough to permanently install one of those printed Tees. What are the chances of being able heat it, then put on, then if needed, “rinse and repeat”, or are they strictly install once and like it or lose it?
Green Frog
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