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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 9, 2015 10:46:33 GMT -8
Hello everyone,
am just trying to sort out when the different Serial numbers were used. In the early days, Scubapro had the numbers on the second stages only, later on first and second stage.
These are the different types of Serial numbers that I have found until now:
1. Second stages
1.1. Sticker:
1.1.1. on top S-XXXX (3-4 digits)
1.1.2. on top I-XXXX, II-XXXX, III-XXXX, V-XXXX, J-XXXX (3-4 digits)
1.1.3. on back XXXXX (5 digits?)
1.2. Stamped:
1.2.1. on back XXXXXX (6 digits)
1.2.2. on back XXXXXXy(6 digits + 1 letter)
1.2.3. on back XXXXXXX (7 digits)
1.2.3. on back XXXXXXXX (8 digits) --> indicates > 1-3/day of year, 4-5year, 6-8 current number
1.2.4. on back XXXXXXXXX (9 digits)
1.3. Lasered:
1.3.1. on back XXXXXXXXXX(10 digits)
2. First stages
when did the numbers start?
2.1. Stamped 8 digits
2.2. Lasered
Does anybody have knowledge about These different styles? What dothey say about the manufacturing date?
If you have an old Scubapro Reg of which you know the year of original purchase - can you send me a Picture and Serial number?
best regards
frank
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 9, 2015 13:09:54 GMT -8
Frank, would images of Healthways regs help you at all? I figure since they were at one time the same company?
Jaybird
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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 9, 2015 22:40:17 GMT -8
Hi Jaybird,
unfortunately no. Scubapro was sold at the End of 1962 and since 1963 independent, when they really started. So there is no similar way of Serial numbers.
Frank
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Post by SeaRat on Oct 12, 2015 8:54:12 GMT -8
Frank,
I have three Scubapro second stages. The first is a Mark VII, 109 regulator from he early 1970s that was owned by a friend of mine. It has the following serial number stamped on the second stage under the mouthpiece: 4003973.
The other regulator is my Mark V, A.I.R. I with the following serial number: 23280025. I bought it new. The card has the serial number, and "MKV 126, Model 10" imprinted on it. This was stamped into the side of the second stage A.I.R. I on the fiberglass part, and also on the Technical Manual for Scubapro Regulators, on the back cover. I have the card, which has the date of 9/3/80 on it.
I bought another A.I.R. I second stage off E-bay, and it has the serial number of 00980031 on it.
None of the first stages that I have are imprinted with a serial number. Photos will follow.
John
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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 12, 2015 10:21:43 GMT -8
Hi John,
very interesting. The date on the Card does not correspondent to the usual Serial number calculation. Should be August 19th of 1980. Your other AIR I was made in 1980 too.
The 109 is from 1974
Does anybody else have a Regulator with Card?
Thanks
frank
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 12, 2015 11:34:06 GMT -8
Frank, I have a 109-MkV with the serial No. 959416: stamped I have a 108, second stage, marked 721112 it has the double diaphragm: stickered Sorry, I have ZERO idea when these were from, I just thought it might be of some very vague help to you, yeah, pro'lly not though  Jaybird |
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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 12, 2015 11:57:52 GMT -8
Hi Jaybird,
the 108 should be from 1977. Your 109 must be a very early one. Does it have two small holes for the securing ring near the knob or a Slot?
regards
frank
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 12, 2015 13:43:40 GMT -8
Frank, yes, it has two hole for the ring: it also still has its brown rubber mouthpiece that says made in Italy, and ScubaPro...
JB
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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 14, 2015 9:53:19 GMT -8
Can you send me a Picture of your reg? It should have the Slot...
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 14, 2015 11:43:27 GMT -8
Here ya go buddy; is this the right view:  What kin ya tell me 'bout it? Jaybird |
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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 14, 2015 12:09:29 GMT -8
Can you give me a view of the back incl. Serial number?
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 14, 2015 12:45:09 GMT -8
Is this a special regulator Frank?  Pro'lly not, eh? I do plan on getting rid of it with some other SP gear, as I'm not a big SP fan... Jaybird |
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 14, 2015 13:08:08 GMT -8
As John likes to say, "And now, the rest of the story..."  JB |
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Post by vintagefrank on Oct 14, 2015 13:39:32 GMT -8
Hi JB,
can´t tell you anything about your reg by now. Seems someone mixed up a reg...
Housing is 1974 and later, Screws are american but at this time the US Scubapro 109s used 7 Digit Serial numbers.
So, I´d guess it is an european 109 from 1979 that later got american clamps and screws - but lets wait and see.... Are you sure that it was produced with this first stage? It is pre 1978...
a bit confused
frank
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Post by nikeajax on Oct 14, 2015 14:05:18 GMT -8
Frank, PM sent... I got this with a HW Scuba Star that I wanted, so it was just kinda gravy at that point. I really know nothing about it. Oh, I do have other rings that are Philips tips, I guess I did the messing up--OOPS!  Jaybird |
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