Andrew Dawson
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Greetings,
I have received so much awesome support and info from the folks on this forum, I felt I should at least attempt to capture and give some of it back
This post is about converting a Gen 1, 2, or 3 S600 into an S600 with the "guts" of a 4th Gen S600. This includes the metal air barrel and may include the adjustment knob assembly.
S600 Generations:
The conversion consists of this:
Now, if you have a Gen 1 S600, like with this knob:
Then, you will also need to order this Knob Assembly [for Gen 2 and Gen 3]:
The conversion is pretty easy and straightforward. You perform a normal annual service, but reassemble with the new parts. Personally, I retained the Gen 2 knob and faceplate...I did not opt to spend the money on those Gen 4 parts. I just wanted the metal air barrel for less chance of cracking on the barrel, less chance of icing up, and less dry mouth. The weight difference is not really something that I noticed unless I was looking for a difference. It is slight.
Pics of the plastic vs metal air barrels:
Pic of Gen 1 [bottom] vs Gen2/3 [top] air barrel:
Any other questions, just post em up. Now, there is a fantastic write up by @DA Aquamaster on the history of the S600 here: Comparing S600 versions
I have received so much awesome support and info from the folks on this forum, I felt I should at least attempt to capture and give some of it back
This post is about converting a Gen 1, 2, or 3 S600 into an S600 with the "guts" of a 4th Gen S600. This includes the metal air barrel and may include the adjustment knob assembly.
S600 Generations:
The conversion consists of this:
Now, if you have a Gen 1 S600, like with this knob:
Then, you will also need to order this Knob Assembly [for Gen 2 and Gen 3]:
The conversion is pretty easy and straightforward. You perform a normal annual service, but reassemble with the new parts. Personally, I retained the Gen 2 knob and faceplate...I did not opt to spend the money on those Gen 4 parts. I just wanted the metal air barrel for less chance of cracking on the barrel, less chance of icing up, and less dry mouth. The weight difference is not really something that I noticed unless I was looking for a difference. It is slight.
Pics of the plastic vs metal air barrels:
Pic of Gen 1 [bottom] vs Gen2/3 [top] air barrel:
Any other questions, just post em up. Now, there is a fantastic write up by @DA Aquamaster on the history of the S600 here: Comparing S600 versions