Question about this equipment?
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The answer depends on whether you are a buyer or a seller, and for what purpose you intend to use this gear. If you are a buyer, and want to use this gear for diving, it is worth very little - $25 just for the fun of trying out something unusual. If you are a buyer, with a collection of vintage gear, then it might be worth more - $50 - simply because you won't see this kind of gear available very often. If you are a seller, of course it is worth its weight in gold, either because it is a) 'simple, reliable and bullet-proof' or 'tried and true', or b) a 'rare and valuable piece of our scuba heritage'.
This is 'mature' gear. In fact, the Nemrod Saturn regulator has been described elsewhere as 'antique' (New & Used Scuba Dive Gear - Antique Regulators: Nemrod - Discount Divers Supply). That doesn't mean it is not fully functional, by the way. Vintage enthusiasts would probably tell you both the exciting history, and joy of servicing, gear like this.
For further information, check an earlier SB post in the vintage equipment forum:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/vintage-equipment-diving/386967-nemrod-saturn-regulator.html
captain
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Value not much, usefulness and quality a lot.
Hatul
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It might look good on a wall in a restaurant along with other vintage stuff for atmosphere.
It depends on what piece you are talking about. If we are discussing the BC, then I agree with Colliam and Captain.
The BC is likely servicable, Seatech made some nice gear. The inflator will likely need servicing ( a couple of Orings) but I would bet money it will otherwise work fine. It's value is in the $20 range.
The regs are another matter. One with the yellow second stage is a US Dvier Royal. These are not too common but share the same internal parts as the Conshelf (other reg) and the Titan. It is compeltely servicable and a solid regulator. It's value is somewhere in the $25ish range. Getting it serviced may be a little difficult because a lot of shops don't want to mess with it but parts are easy for a AL dealer to get (it uses the same parts kit as the next reg).
The second reg (with the Nemrod second) is a USD/AL Conshelf. It is a solid, dependable regulator. The parts are still available (first stage kit is part # 90000-01 and is the same as the Royal above). The Nemrod second may be difficult to get serviced but the rest of it is older but still great equipment. It's value in also in the $25-35 range.
If it were mine, this is what I would do.
Check over the BC and service the LP inflator yourself if you are mechanically inclined. If it holds air, dive it.
I would swap the yellow second stage onto the Conshelf in place of the Nemrod and have it serviced. You will have a solid reg that will last you for years to come.
The Royal with the Nemrod I would do 1 of 2 things with it. IF you can find a dealer to service it (or better yet learn to do it yourself) then I would swap the Nemrod second for a different one and then have it serviced. You can keep it as a backup or second regulator. OR sell it on ebay and use the cash for parts.
The BC is likely servicable, Seatech made some nice gear. The inflator will likely need servicing ( a couple of Orings) but I would bet money it will otherwise work fine. It's value is in the $20 range.
The regs are another matter. One with the yellow second stage is a US Dvier Royal. These are not too common but share the same internal parts as the Conshelf (other reg) and the Titan. It is compeltely servicable and a solid regulator. It's value is somewhere in the $25ish range. Getting it serviced may be a little difficult because a lot of shops don't want to mess with it but parts are easy for a AL dealer to get (it uses the same parts kit as the next reg).
The second reg (with the Nemrod second) is a USD/AL Conshelf. It is a solid, dependable regulator. The parts are still available (first stage kit is part # 90000-01 and is the same as the Royal above). The Nemrod second may be difficult to get serviced but the rest of it is older but still great equipment. It's value in also in the $25-35 range.
If it were mine, this is what I would do.
Check over the BC and service the LP inflator yourself if you are mechanically inclined. If it holds air, dive it.
I would swap the yellow second stage onto the Conshelf in place of the Nemrod and have it serviced. You will have a solid reg that will last you for years to come.
The Royal with the Nemrod I would do 1 of 2 things with it. IF you can find a dealer to service it (or better yet learn to do it yourself) then I would swap the Nemrod second for a different one and then have it serviced. You can keep it as a backup or second regulator. OR sell it on ebay and use the cash for parts.
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