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Post by diverdon on Jan 28, 2014 20:08:06 GMT -8
A friend of mine recently asked if I would be interested in some of his dads old gear. He had three single hose regs and an old Voit depth gauge that appeared to be in decent shape so I told him I'd look at it. I'm glad I bought them as this may be the jewel of the bunch. I believe there are parts available for these, are there not? Or is there a reasonable shop owner on the boards here who can give me an idea what it would cost to rebuild? Thanks in advance, Don
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Post by Linda on Jan 28, 2014 20:34:20 GMT -8
I wonder if Charlie might be able to help you with this one. Let's see if he checks in... Oh, and Karl, kgehring, he's the international Voit guy.  |
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Post by nikeajax on Jan 29, 2014 13:15:52 GMT -8
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Post by diverdon on Jan 29, 2014 19:26:05 GMT -8
Thanks again Jaybird. I have some reading to do.
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Post by SeaRat on Jan 30, 2014 7:55:14 GMT -8
Jaybird and DiverDon, This is not the equivalent of the Calypso; it is the equivalent of the USD Professional Aquamatic. The first stage is an unbalanced diaphragm design, and the second stage is the fore-runner of the Calypso, but the demand levers are different. This is a very unique regulator, and there are very few of them still around. Hold off a bit on its rebuild, and I can get more information on it. John |
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Post by nikeajax on Apr 11, 2014 17:26:38 GMT -8
Don, this uses the same diaphragm as a Calypso-I. If you don't have one, it can be made from a Calypso-II, Conshelf and newer USD diaphragms It uses a 23mm mushroom for the exhaust. If the LP valve seat is toast, you can repair the... oh just read this: vintagescuba.proboards.com/thread/2945/tilt-valvesJaybird |
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Post by diverdon on Apr 11, 2014 18:46:34 GMT -8
Haha, sounds good. Will do and thanks. I'd hate for this to be a holy diver ya know.
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Post by nikeajax on Apr 11, 2014 19:00:20 GMT -8
OH MAN!!! That was REALLY-BAD Don, but it did make me smile...
Jaybird
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Post by diverdon on Apr 11, 2014 19:08:50 GMT -8
Wonder who all would catch that  |
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Post by nikeajax on Apr 12, 2014 9:23:48 GMT -8
Okay, I was just looking at this reg in Basic Scuba: that thing is totally-whacked! You can find a Voit "service manual" on the VDH site, but it tells you nothing about adjusting it. I was wrong about the tilt-valve: if you're mechanical, I'd say play with it, but if not, find someone who is, and have them sitting next to you every second you lay hands on that sucker. Oh, BTW, its designation is, VCR-1: Voit Compensating Regulator One. Dang, now I'm kinda temped to get one...
Jaybird
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Post by diverdon on Apr 12, 2014 10:16:33 GMT -8
I could let you play with this one, as I'm handy, but just so. I'm not sure I would do much to it besides replace the diaphragm. I totally gotta lay hands on one of them Basic Scuba books. I have a search notification through flee-bay, but I haven't had an e-mail telling me ones been listed. They don't show up too often do they >:/
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Post by SeaRat on Apr 12, 2014 10:58:16 GMT -8
Actually Don, I kinda envy you with this regulator. If it is the VCR-1 "40" Fathom Viking, it is a most unusual regulator, with unusual levers in the second stage. The reference to the Aqua-Matic is the U.S. Divers regulator, which is identical except for the name plate. I'll scan the parts diagram and the table later today. John    |
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Post by diverdon on Apr 12, 2014 11:31:50 GMT -8
John,
Thank you for taking the time to scan that document. I'm actually surprised you do not also own one. You did mention in an earlier post that it is unique. I'm glad I didn't send it to eBay. These older single hose regs never fetch much so I decided to keep it. Besides, it's currently my only Voit reg.
Don
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Post by SeaRat on Apr 12, 2014 15:49:00 GMT -8
Don, I added the two scans above. I'll draw out a diagram of how I think the levers work, and let you explore them on your own when you break the case open. Okay, the diagram is completed. I must emphasize that this comes from the AMF Voit parts diagram above, and I have never actually seen these levers. So I hope when you open the regulator that you take some photos first before fiddling around with the regulator. That way we can see whether I got it close to correct. Please note that this is the U.S. Divers Company first attempt at a single hose regulator after the Aqua-Matic (Aquamatic) design. It uses at least five parts to make the fulcrum and lever system, instead of two in later models. It is possible that this produces better leverage than the subsequent models, but was much more expensive to produce and harder to maintain. So take a good look, and let us know what is actually there. John Attachment Deleted |
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Post by diverdon on Apr 14, 2014 16:50:37 GMT -8
Hey thanks again John. I'll be sure to take plenty of pics for you.
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