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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 6:54:47 GMT -8
Anyone know if I would be able to find parts for the above reg if and when I tear it down to do an 'annual' service on it?
I got it from eBay and its in EC condition - but...one never knows whats going on internally until its torn down.
Anyone have a service manual on this reg, parts breakdown they can send me, etc?
Thanks...
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Post by John Lundy on Mar 23, 2004 12:14:54 GMT -8
Mar-Vel International has parts and a rebuild kit for the Conshelf 14. The phone number is 1-800-325-5711. I have done a lot of business with them (I have four Conshelf 14s) and they know their stuff and are very helpful.
John
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 12:18:04 GMT -8
Thats interesting. I tried to 'register' with them awhile back and I never received my 'password' via e-mail from them.
I'll have to call them.
What about service manuals, etc?
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Post by jamiep3 on Mar 23, 2004 13:08:52 GMT -8
Try any US Divers/Aqualung dealer. The Conshelf 14 is still listed on Aqualung website as a current item, although I think they push it more for Military and commercial use. Someone once told me it was originally designed for Navy, but I don't know if that is right or not. I've got One with a Conshelf 14 octo that I use as my primary reg and a second with just a pressure guage that is intended to become my pony bottle/redundent reg.
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Post by jamiep3 on Mar 23, 2004 13:11:06 GMT -8
Also, my LDS tells me that most parts of the Conshelf series are interchangeable.
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 13:13:26 GMT -8
True,
but there isn't a scuba shop in hell thats gonna sell ME the parts kits, etc.
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Post by jamiep3 on Mar 23, 2004 13:19:41 GMT -8
Point taken. I don't do my own matinence, I take it to the shop. Interestingly enough the first one I bought off of ebay came with the parts for a rebuild in the box with it.
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Post by John Lundy on Mar 23, 2004 13:54:03 GMT -8
Most shops are going to want to do the rebuild to make the profit on parts and labor. Mar-Vel will sell the parts and rebuild kit. I registered with them through the State Police and other than some problems with their new software, ordering via their web page has worked well. I don't know if the Conshelf 14 was developed specifically with the Navy in mind, but it was their standard regullator and was also used extensively by the commercial market. It is still available and sells at a steep retail price of over $500.
John
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Post by John Lundy on Mar 23, 2004 13:56:01 GMT -8
Sorry, forgot to mention that they also sell the Conshelf 14 repari manual - part number BK7802-02. It covers the Supreme cold water version as well.
John
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 14:02:14 GMT -8
Hi,
I was able to get into their web site after calling. Thanks for the info - yea, I see where the Conshelf is THAT expensive - wow - what's it got inside of it - gold?
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Post by jamiep3 on Mar 23, 2004 17:23:10 GMT -8
Got mine off of ebay. All parts in original boxes with paperwork. Conshelf 14 reg, Conshelf 14 Octo, Oceanic guages. Bought LP inflator hose from LDs. Still haven't spent what Marvel sell base reg for. Isn't life wonderful?  |
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 18:09:25 GMT -8
Yea baby - and eBay makes it even sweeter!  |
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 19:34:43 GMT -8
John, BK7802-02 doesn't come up for me online at Mar-Vel.  ? |
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Post by John Lundy on Mar 23, 2004 20:21:54 GMT -8
Sorry, that was an old number from their printed catalog. The part number is 780202.
John
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Post by ScoobieDoo on Mar 23, 2004 20:43:18 GMT -8
That worked! Thanks John...
Medical Examiner, eh? Cool.
I'm an Rn student. The field of Forensic Medicine is 'Neat-O' as the Vintage guys would say!
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