Second stage upgrade

[Wisnu]

Hi all,
I have been using my Oceanic Alpha regulator for more than 6 years without any problem. Always diving in warm water.
I just notice there's small crack on the second stage,
I can't find dive shop who selling the same second stage only
Is there any problem if I replace the second stage with other product, such as aqualung titan classic
I'm open with any recommendation
TIA

 

[fmerkel]

Most (not all) 2nd stages can be used with any first stage. The key is an intermediate pressure of ~ 140psi, which the Oceanic uses, as does Scubapro, Mares, Atomic, Aqualung, and others. The Titan would be fine.

 

[redacted]

Try a larger shop. http://www.leisurepro.com/p-ocna92w...d^183054881593-sku^OCNA92WH@ADL4LP-adType^PLA

 

[grf88]

You might want to see if a replacement body is available for your existing reg.

 

[Candiru]

I'd definitely go with a regulator body. Give oceanic a call. Ask them for shop that can replace the body.

 

[tbone1004]

what they said about the second stage housing replacement. That or just put a line of superglue or epoxy or something over it to keep it where it can pass vacuum. No need to replace the whole regulator over a crack in some plastic

 

[Candiru]

I'm cheap, and I know the power of epoxy, but I couldn't every recommend an epoxy repair. I'm sure it would be fine, but given the cheap availability of 2nd stages in the us I could in good conscience recommend it. Especially given the availability of cheap used regs on eBay and the classified section of scuba board.

Put a WTB for regulator you are looking for.

 

[tbone1004]

@Candiru except the OP is in Egypt....

 

[Wisnu]

Thanks a lot for all your advises
Indeed, being new and does not speak Arabic I'm reluctant to purchase from on-line shop outside the country, I'm not familiar with custom regulation here.
Found few local shop in the country selling second stage from popular manufacturer such as Aqualung and Mares - unfortunately not Oceanic
Less hassle though cost me a bit more

 

[Scuba Scott]

The only problem I can see with replacing a 2nd stage with another brand is servicing.
No problem with a 1st, 2nd, and octo all different brands as long as the shop you use can service those 3 brands.
Check where you get your service done to find out what your options are.
The alternative is that come service time you may need to go to 2 different places.