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Folks:
Your input is much appreciated. Obviously this is a matter of opinion and preference like anything else in this world. It's nice to see that there are others out there contending with the same issue. To answer to some of the comments claiming that I am a bit too "anal" on the cap....
I am an engineer by profession, which by nature makes me very quality/detail oriented. I don't claim to speak for all engineers though. There is a very clear difference between SP regs and most other "run-of-the-mill" brands. SP does boast some very high quality products and a long history of "above the rest". My argument is simply designed to point out the fact that this cap, as trivial as it may seem, is not a good design and should be changed. Some of you may be happy just dismissing the cap all together, as it poses no danger to operation. I respect that. However, there are those of us out there that don't settle for a 95% good product, whatever it may be. Simply stated, if I had any authority over a product like this and it was my responsibility, I'd change it on new model years and issue a re-engineered substitute for my existing customers who may be inconvenienced by having to chase replacement parts on their own. Now that, my friends would be proper business and service to valued customers.
Also, the entire reg system:1st stage, 2nd stage, and gauge console with SP compass did cost close enough to $900.00 to be called just that.
I will take good advise from some of you and get replacements at time of service.
Respectfully gentlemen....
Your input is much appreciated. Obviously this is a matter of opinion and preference like anything else in this world. It's nice to see that there are others out there contending with the same issue. To answer to some of the comments claiming that I am a bit too "anal" on the cap....
I am an engineer by profession, which by nature makes me very quality/detail oriented. I don't claim to speak for all engineers though. There is a very clear difference between SP regs and most other "run-of-the-mill" brands. SP does boast some very high quality products and a long history of "above the rest". My argument is simply designed to point out the fact that this cap, as trivial as it may seem, is not a good design and should be changed. Some of you may be happy just dismissing the cap all together, as it poses no danger to operation. I respect that. However, there are those of us out there that don't settle for a 95% good product, whatever it may be. Simply stated, if I had any authority over a product like this and it was my responsibility, I'd change it on new model years and issue a re-engineered substitute for my existing customers who may be inconvenienced by having to chase replacement parts on their own. Now that, my friends would be proper business and service to valued customers.
Also, the entire reg system:1st stage, 2nd stage, and gauge console with SP compass did cost close enough to $900.00 to be called just that.
I will take good advise from some of you and get replacements at time of service.
Respectfully gentlemen....