as some background,
I have 2 ScubaPro Mk10's with G250 as the primary
I've been reading the Nitrox thread and am wondering if I can use these regs for mixes over 40%...I'm not sure if it is just a conversion? Or will I need to invest in newer regs? and can I convert a yoke reg to DIN?
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Deep diving regulators
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 02:34 PM
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 02:41 PM
I don't know off the top of my head and don't trust just looking it up on the Internet - I will follow-up with my shop SP technican.I have 2 ScubaPro Mk10's with G250 as the primary
I've been reading the Nitrox thread and am wondering if I can use these regs for mixes over 40%...I'm not sure if it is just a conversion?
My SP tech said a MK10 can be convertedcan I convert a yoke reg to DIN?
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 02:48 PM
Can't convert ALL yoke regs to DIN, but you certainly can with ScubaPros. I don't know anyone using the mk10s, so I don't know if they can be oxygen cleaned. Generally ScubaPros are a safe bet. I wouldn't dive it in very cold water though.
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 02:52 PM
My SP tech is looking into the O2 cleaning for that first/second stage - he said there is no issue with diving a MK10 in cold water. I didn't ask about how it perfoms at deeper depths becuase you indicated you might be using it for high O2%, which means you'd probably be looking at depths 70' or less? Do you want me to ask?
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Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 03:23 PM
A Mark 10 is an excellent reg for deep diving.
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 03:38 PM
Thanks Walter!
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 04:37 PM
You're welcome, of course, I've never personally had one much deeper than 200 feet...............
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 04:42 PM
lol - well in that case - Fingrabber we're going to have to call the 300 footer!You're welcome, of course, I've never personally had one much deeper than 200 feet...............
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
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Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 01:56 AM
as some background,
I have 2 ScubaPro Mk10's with G250 as the primary
I've been reading the Nitrox thread and am wondering if I can use these regs for mixes over 40%...I'm not sure if it is just a conversion? Or will I need to invest in newer regs? and can I convert a yoke reg to DIN?
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Great regs...
They can be O2 cleaned,converting to DIN is quick and easy and good at depth.As a side note when using trimix your regs will breath real easy.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 12:57 PM
My SP tech is looking into the O2 cleaning for that first/second stage - he said there is no issue with diving a MK10 in cold water. I didn't ask about how it perfoms at deeper depths becuase you indicated you might be using it for high O2%, which means you'd probably be looking at depths 70' or less? Do you want me to ask?
Yes, please ask!
I'm looking into taking the Adv Nitrox and Deco Procedures classes from TDI, then Extended Range, then Beginning Trimix
I'm really trying to find out if I need to change my regulators now or if the ones I have can be upgraded. I'm not overly familiar with the conversions that regs need to handle an oxygen content over 40%...mine can go to 40% now
of course, I love my SP regs!
and Walter has the same setup I do, so it's great to know you've dove them to 200 feet without issues
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 12:58 PM
as some background,
I have 2 ScubaPro Mk10's with G250 as the primary
I've been reading the Nitrox thread and am wondering if I can use these regs for mixes over 40%...I'm not sure if it is just a conversion? Or will I need to invest in newer regs? and can I convert a yoke reg to DIN?
Comments?
Great regs...
They can be O2 cleaned,converting to DIN is quick and easy and good at depth.As a side note when using trimix your regs will breath real easy.
how do you convert them?
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 01:13 PM
It's a kit your SP teech can order and then change out the parts. I had this done with a reg and watched while the tech turned a DIN into yoke. I kept my DIN parts too - and turned in back to DIN about 4 years later.how do you convert them?
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 01:16 PM
Will do and post when I get back from NC. Sound slike this is a non-issue though from what Walter posted.Yes, please ask!
Also talk with your TDI instructor. When I talked with my "tech" instructor, that was the best hands on training and thought process I had put into gear in a long time - becuase of both his knowledge & experience base as well as mine, which helped me to understadn and make better informaed decisions. My instructor dives APeks and I stayed with my MK25 and purchased two more. Two go on my doubles, one is my deco reg.I'm looking into taking the Adv Nitrox and Deco Procedures classes from TDI, then Extended Range, then Beginning Trimix
I'm really trying to find out if I need to change my regulators now or if the ones I have can be upgraded. I'm not overly familiar with the conversions that regs need to handle an oxygen content over 40%...mine can go to 40% now
of course, I love my SP regs!
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 02:22 PM
I've talked to my local Course Director who will have a TDI instructor on staff about these courses
from what I've read, I should have matched regs for all my stages
is that what you did, Dive Girl?
from what I've read, I should have matched regs for all my stages
is that what you did, Dive Girl?
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 02:43 PM
Ultimately it is your choice what you do. I personally matched all my regs because I can interchange parts (above and below) and only need to have one type of repair kits to work with. I started my training with my shop owner's Poseidons (doubles regs and deco regs) and moved to MK25s once I purchased the additional two I needed, since I excitedly already owned one and was pleasantly surprised that it would work for my extended diving. I like gear you don't grow out of!from what I've read, I should have matched regs for all my stages
is that what you did, Dive Girl?
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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