Is an inline adjustment tool necessary?

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Attached are schematics for two S600 balance chambers. Rev B is the older. I expect that the same balance chambers may be used on other models. So which one do you have on the R109s and G250Vs? The knob can be an indicator, the new knob is more tapered general with a chrome ring. If you remove the +- sticker then it is obvious as the new one has a Philips head screw.

The G250 and 156 do not use adjustable balance chambers.

 

[Wayward Son]

so the inline tool isn't needed for either of them?

 

[rhwestfall]

we are having a language problem here where tools are getting mixed up.

In-line Adjuster (used to set orifice/lever height):

Balance Chamber Adjustment tool (specific to certain SP regulators):

Notice that they attach to opposite sides of the regulator, and are used for different tuning. The 156 and G250v do not need the second one, but a G250HP does....

 

[Wayward Son]

ok, so I don't need either one. Thanks.

 

[rhwestfall]

Wayward:

To set the lever height on the G250, G250Graphite, G250v, 109, 156, G200, G200B, etc. (anything with an adjustable orifice on the hose side of the regulator) the inline adjusting tool is a useful item.

 

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I do have an inline tool that I got about 10 years ago. I have never had a need to used it.

 

[rhwestfall]

I do have an inline tool that I got about 10 years ago. I have never had a need to used it.

notice I said "useful", not "essential".....

 

[Wayward Son]

fine. to the "nice to have list" it goes...

 

[uncfnp]

fine. to the "nice to have list" it goes...

I admit I started without one then bought a cheaper one. Hard to use so then bit the bullet and got the one from ScubaTools. Simple to use and makes adjustments fast and so much easier

 

[Wayward Son]

I'll likley get one soon, as I have 4 2nds to use it on & will likely have more as I'm considering replacing some of the other stages later with more 109's.