Paladin
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Just wondering: Does anyone, anywhere in the world still make J-valves?
New J-valves?
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When you find some, buy them all and then melt them down so they can be recycled into something worth having.
If you really want some i will sell you a couple of them. Im pretty sure i have at least two brand new ones.
If you really want some i will sell you a couple of them. Im pretty sure i have at least two brand new ones.
DaleC
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I quite like my J valve actually. Semo, feel free to send me all your vintage equipment and I'll make sure to dispose of it safely for you. I wouldn't want to worry about anyone hurting themselves with it.
Eric Sedletzky
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When you find some, buy them all and then melt them down so they can be recycled into something worth having.
If you really want some i will sell you a couple of them. Im pretty sure i have at least two brand new ones.
And you posted your remark in the vintage forum why?
We happen to cherish and love this stuff.
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Paladin
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When you find some, buy them all and then melt them down so they can be recycled into something worth having.
If you really want some i will sell you a couple of them. Im pretty sure i have at least two brand new ones.
So, how much ya want for a couple new J valves? I got two tanks here I could use them on.
captain
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As far as I know they are still available from Aqua Lung in both single and double. The overhaul manual is on line on the Aqua Lung web site and was up dated in March 2009. But they ain't cheap.
http://www.aqualung.com/militaryand...hnical_Manuals/780211_j-k-twin_TechManual.pdf
http://www.aqualung.com/militaryand...hnical_Manuals/780211_j-k-twin_TechManual.pdf
San-O-Sub Italy still makes the reserve valve.
Sanosub Diving Catalogue :: Specialty Valves
You will need to specify with them what neck thread you want. Also if you plan to use them in the USA you need to specify that the valve have a safety assembly (burst disc). IF they have them on the shelf you can probably buy a dozen or so. If they DONT have them on the shelf you may need to order 100.
Good Luck
JDS
Sanosub Diving Catalogue :: Specialty Valves
You will need to specify with them what neck thread you want. Also if you plan to use them in the USA you need to specify that the valve have a safety assembly (burst disc). IF they have them on the shelf you can probably buy a dozen or so. If they DONT have them on the shelf you may need to order 100.
Good Luck
JDS
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Paladin
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captain
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You may want to rethink the new valve thing. Last price I saw on the double manifold was near $800 and the single is at least half that. Mostly used by the military and low production = high price.
There are tons of used ones on ebay cheap, get the ones with the black plastic hand wheels. All you gain new is pretty shiny unscratched chrome.
elmer fudd
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Why the black plastic hand wheels? I've got a couple of spare J-valves, but I've always preferred metal. It just looks more vintage.
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