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Equipment – Use, Care and Repair FAQ
Do you service two hose regulators?
I service and repair most two hose
regulators,
and a few vintage single hose as well, such as US Divers (except
Aquamatics),
Voit, and AMF Swimaster (Mares) MR12. For more information on obtaining
regulator service, click here.
Is it safe to use a vintage two hose
regulator?
Scuba diving debuted in 1943 with the
invention of the two hose regulator, by Jacque Cousteau and Emile
Gagnan.
The double hose regulator was in production from about 1947 until about
1998, when Nemrod went out of business and stopped making the Snark
III.
The two hose regulator was so reliable, simple, and safe, that the
production
lasted for over 50 years. Hundreds of thousands of divers have used
them
over the years, and they still have a big following today. If the two
hose
regulator is properly serviced and used by a competent diver, it is
just
as reliable as any single hose regulator.
What is the best way to care for,
clean,
and store my two hose regulator?
In my opinion, the regulator should
be thoroughly rinsed in fresh water (after use in sea water). Be sure
that
you have the dust cap installed so no water gets into the high pressure
area. Let dry thoroughly, and store in a cool, dark place. Some people
use silicone products to preserve the hoses, mouthpiece, diaphragm,
etc.
I don’t think these products are necessary if the rubber has been
cleaned,
dried, and stored properly.
Is it safe to use my two hose
regulator
with 3,000 p.s.i. tank pressures?
95% of the two hose regulators ever built
were designed when the maximum tank pressures available were around
2250
p.s.i. or less. With this in mind, I can’t recommend using your vintage
two hose regulator with more than around 2400 p.s.i. A couple
exceptions
are the late model Nemrod Snark III and the Voit Trieste II, which were
designed for 3,000 p.s.i.
Other questions about use, care and
repair?
We have a terrific discussion
forum/bulletin
board with information about all aspects of vintage scuba diving. Ask
questions
or initiate a discussion with other vintage divers. Click here
to visit the forum!
Buying, Selling and Trading FAQ
What is my vintage scuba item worth?
The best way to determine the “market”
or “collector” value of a particular item is to search completed
auctions
on eBay for similar items. I think eBay is fantastic tool for both
buyers
and sellers of any type of collectible. If you are interested in
selling
your item on eBay, please do your own research.
Would you like to buy my vintage
scuba
item?
I am a serious collector of antique scuba
gear and I am always interested in buying unique items for my
collection.
Please send me an email
with a complete description of the item, its condition, asking price
and
photos, if available. If interested, I will ask you to send the item to
me for inspection, and will send payment within 48 hours of receipt if
the item is as described. If not as described, I will return the item
at
my expense. Please note, I NEVER send payment beforehand. I have people
contact me from all over stating they have something for sale when in
fact
they do not. I just can’t afford to lose any more money. If this won’t
work for you, I apologize, but I am firm on this point.
There is no “Buy Now” button next to
the item I wish to purchase. How do I buy?
Because we sell a variety of unique items
(many of which we only have one of in stock), most of our site is not
automated.
Just send us an email
noting
the item(s) you wish to buy, and we will calculate shipping for you and
inform you of payment options.
Can I call in my order and use my
credit
card?
We are sorry, but we cannot process credit
card orders over the phone at this time. We only accept credit cards
through
the online venue PayPal. If you are unfamiliar with PayPal, just let us
know. We can send you an electronic invoice to make the transaction
easier
for you.
Are you “vintage.scuba” on eBay?
No. I am “vintagescubasupply”.
Other questions about buying,
selling,
and trading vintage gear?
We have a terrific discussion
forum/bulletin
board with information about all aspects of vintage scuba diving. Ask
questions
or initiate a discussion with other vintage divers. Click here
to visit the forum!
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