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Russell is a little known secret for his servicing of Scubapro gear. I put him to the test recently with a regulator other than Scubapro that a factory service center had two shots at and couldn't get it right. Russell had it breathing 5X5 in 2 minutes. I don't have any doubt that Russell could take an old Dacor Enduro and having it breathing like a Posedin.
Hell that was no test. You should of asked him to make it breath like a ScubaPro. ;-)
HAHA That would have been easier. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddiver
so it honks like a goose now, eh?
Dive safe,
Celia
Russell has always been a wealth of reg knowledge, I'm not surprised. Good guy to have on speed dial :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
Actually these breath better than Scubapros,and when they were manufactured were 1/4 the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddiver
Nothing breaths better than a Scuba Pro
If Russell would learn to work on Poseidons, then nobody in the country could top him.
Poseidons have a bad name in this country, because there aren't many good technicians that work on them. If they aren't done right, they do make strange noises, "creep", etc. FWIW, none of mine do any of that.
Not to mention you have to "suck" to get air. Some people like that I understand because they have to suck both deep and shallow and they like the consistency.Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
I used to think that too,and was blind and now I can see. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Atyeo
Quite true, if the reg hasn't been set up correctly. Which goes back to the problem I mentioned about having qualified technicians.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cindy
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Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
Give me a break Kelly
I used to think that also. Oh, wait, I still do ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
Come on now. They all breath as good as a ScubaPro ;-) But why have something that breath as good. Why not have the real thing.
I have 12 G250s, 1 200B, 1 D400,1 380,and 3 r190s,and they hardly get wet anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddiver
What are you using instead? Inquiring minds want to know!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
Mike
I would say surface air, but that probably doesn't breathe as well as SP either :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by MORGAN
Kelly, if you hate the SP stuff, I'll take it off your hands ;-)
Could not of said it any better. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by BobK
Dive Rite Rg1210Quote:
Originally Posted by MORGAN
Now I never said I hated ScubaPro,in fact I love the Mk10/G250 combo a lot. But,you might hear from me in the future because I got so many regulators that are going unused,but it's almost like giving up a child.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobK
I'm just sitting here scratching my head. Yes, his RG-1210 breathes very good for an unbalanced reg, but it doesn't hold a candle to any of my G-250s. I guess this just proves how subjective breathing comfort is. Heck, I've even met people that like the way Apeks regs breathe! :smt079
(Yes, I know that model was advertised as "mechanically balanced," but I don't consider a reg balanced unless it's pneumatically balanced.)
If you're at Madison Blue NFSA social on Feb 13th, you'll meet another one! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
I love my Apeks TX40's & TX50's - breathe great, never a problem! I've never tried any of those newfangled ATX's or XTX's, though.
I'm a Luddite. I distrust "new and improved" things just on principle.
Mike
A TX-50 is just a bad copy of a G-250. :smt102Quote:
Originally Posted by MORGAN
At least it's not "New and Improved!" :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
Mike
Oh man, the mention of Dacor regs sure brings me back. My first ever reg was a Dacor Pacer that I bought used right out of my OW class. I dragged that stupid reg all over the place and probably put 200+ dives on it before I finally gave it away. It never breathed like a dream, but it always worked.
For what it's worth I kinda like my ATX 200s. These days I usually just rebreathe though.
Kelly, I'd happily give your G250s a new home where they'll receive plenty of love and attention (not to mention use)...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
I know what you mean. And it seems, looking at the bank account, that all of my children are going to expensive colleges :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
I agree with Sludge, I had two G250's when I dove the Doria in 1995, it is an awesome reg. but the S600 breaths a little better, you can tune it down to a .4 and still be stable. The S600 has the fine tune adjustment on the knob side. The only thing Apexs has that I like is the Tec 3 first stages, its good for hose routing. 2nd stages not so much.
WOW! what a "love fest" for Scuba Pro?
FWIW, I used Scuba Pro G250 regs for 2-3 years and had nothing but problems. Never dependable.
Perhaps all my service techs were not competent?
The GUI site in High Springs was my primary......
To this day I will not buy another ScubaPro product.
My 2¢
Richard
I have never had a issue with any of my Scubapros, I also am a certified tec and do all the rebuilding myself. It’s a very simple reg to work on. What made your 2nd stages not very dependable is because the tech probably nicked the poppet while installing or bent the lever. Or even a nick in the knife edge orifice, all easy to diagnose.
What works, works. Perhaps all your service techs were incompetent. I'm not a service tech, started learning to rebuild my regs from a trained tech. But I've learned lots since then, and pay a lot of attention to the rebuild since I'm at the other end. Something many techs don't worry about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Puttzer
In the end, if you like the regs you have, no worries...
I'd be a good Dad...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
Okay, this has just about run its course. Can I delete it now?
Wouldn't that be like killing your own children ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Slüdge
Don't do it ! :-)
...some weekend at Jackson Blue we have an Gear Maintenance/ Comparison/ Configuration workshop. Anybody can bring their gear and learn or share knowledge specifically about cave diving equipment and setups. Nothing formal or sponsored by any organization, just cavedivers sharing thoughts , ideas and info on how, why when etc... Of course diving in the Mill Pond is mandated. Yah a volunteer Tech Workshop, maybe some food, a few refreshments, some dancing ladies etc...
I think there should be dancing men.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbie
Here! Here!Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyJersey
I have used Poseidon regulators for the last 20 years. I have at least 10 of them from Thor to Xtream Deep. While I would agree that they are not as smooth as a ScubaPro I'm not sure any regulator can supply the same amount of volume at 200 feet in 38 degree water as an Xstream Deep. Unlike other regulators, you don't have to pack the first stage full of grease for cold water diving.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfGpVcdqeS0Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyJersey
You dance and I would be happy to shake what my Papa gave me.Oh and SSKasser with that "here, here" are you volunteering to lead the womens brigade? Yah what a sight Cindy B ., Jill H., Jersey Jersey, Squirrel Girl,Angie R. Shannon C. and all the better half of this forum rocking the boat. Maybe even a tip jar.Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyJersey
i keep telling people i accept tips when i'm (picnic) table dancing, but so far nada dinero. until we get some loosening of the wallets, no further dancing from the girls!
I got a pocket full of singles, yah baby. Shake your money maker Baby Duck
I always get confused.... is this now officially a thread hijack?
Singles? Oh Herbie, Herbie, Herbie :goodman: Singles are so last century! Inflation, baby, inflation!Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbie
But here's a freebie, just this once --------> :orcass
Don't worry, I'm a pro! Check my title <<<<<<<<<------------------Quote:
Originally Posted by JerseyJersey
I know this thread is old but Russell just serviced a variety of regulators for me at more than a fair price. Just wanted to say thanks and ditto Kelly's comments.
I also cannot recommend him highly enough!Quote:
Originally Posted by sandy
he made this piece of junk work again!
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._7166773_n.jpg
WHY? :yawinkle:Quote:
Originally Posted by LiteHedded
Stage bottle left in the cave too long?Quote:
Originally Posted by LiteHedded
yea you should see the bottle it was on lolQuote:
Originally Posted by sskasser
it's got holes in it
Was there a body attached to that reg as well?...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by sskasser
I just listed my 3 poseidens on ebay, Got tired of searching for a qualified tech, and 50 bucks for a rebuild kit (if you can find em) is CRAZY!. I love the regs diving em for 10+ years, but Constant adjustment, creep, Free flow...just to quirky. But they are great at 200+ feet but my buddy dives MK20's and NEVER had an issue (Except for the "Hooot" from time to time) So time to let the poseidens go and move over to a pro....a scuba pro