Time to dump the Dacor, and what to replace it with?

[fpgeek]

After an absence from diving (part financial, part deployment), I've decided to dust off the gear and dive again. My regulator concerns me, though. It's a Dacor Pacer with matching gauges and a Beauchat octopus/"safe second". Since Dacor is closed and Beauchat seems unrepresented in CONUS, is it time to dump them?

If it is time to replace them, what regulator (and I'm buying used due to economics) should I consider? US Divers and Scubapro seem natural choices, though I'm open to other makes. For now, most diving will be in and around Michigan. Ease of repair is a plus since I may have to send it out for service (I can't count on my local shop to be there or be trustworthy).

 

[g1138]

Sherwood rebuild kits are relatively cheap and techs usually call them simplistic and easy to rebuild and service.
That could be another option if you find a good used set.

 

[Teller]

Check out the price on a HOG D1 reg. Youll be shocked.

 

[weitodive]

To prevent any issues, find out what your lds sells and then get something of that brand. Used is perfectly fine. Just keep in mind that servicing can cost up to 100 so negotiate if you buy used.

 

[Teller]

To prevent any issues, find out what your lds sells and then get something of that brand. Used is perfectly fine. Just keep in mind that servicing can cost up to 100 so negotiate if you buy used.

Several online dealers service the regs they sell if you send them back to them. Shipping a reg UPS or FEDEX is not expensive and will only add a few more days without the reg. Dont limit yourself to what your LDS sells, get what you want.

 

[mike_s]

Check out the price on a HOG D1 reg. Youll be shocked.

I've got an AL Legend LX now... but if I had to replace it... It'd be with a HOG D1.



awesome performing reg for half the cost.

 

[fpgeek]

To prevent any issues, find out what your lds sells and then get something of that brand. Used is perfectly fine. Just keep in mind that servicing can cost up to 100 so negotiate if you buy used.

We have two local shops (Aqualung and Scubapro respectively), but as I mentioned, I can't count on them being in business tomorrow nor can I particularly trust them.

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Check out the price on a HOG D1 reg. Youll be shocked.

Interesting pick. How long have they been around? Any problems with getting parts?

 

[diversteve]

Note that it only comes in a DIN configuration. Scubatoys sells them, HOG D1 Regulator discounts on sale HOG - they're an authorized dealer and they service regs for $50. Scuba Regulator Repair - Scuba Annual Service They're also a Scubapro Authorized Online Retailer should you go that route.

There's supposed to be a HOG yoke regulator coming out very soon now - I believe it will be called the Edge?.

 

[chrispete]

Since Dacor is closed and Beauchat seems unrepresented in CONUS, is it time to dump them?

Parts for the Pacer are now available through Trident. Most any dive shop can get the parts to rebuild your reg if they feel up to it. The Pacers were built like tanks.

 

[halocline]

A perennial great deal on used regulators would be a scubapro MK10 1st stage and a 109 (converted to balanced adjustable) 2nd stage. Sometimes you'll see D300 2nd stages at a reasonable price (i.e $50-60) and those are among the best performing 2nd stages of all time at any price.

G250s tend to bring a premium price used, and the 109 converted to balanced is essentially a G250 in a bullet proof metal case.