Wanted Scubapro 109s

[halocline]

I love the 109, I have several of them and use them pretty much exclusively these days, despite having a box full of D series regs and a few others. I don't particularly like the 108s I have; and they are quite different from each other.

The lever/poppet/spring compatibility is a real issue with converting these to balanced. As many as I've worked on (dozens) it seems to be a bit of a crap shoot in terms of which lever will tune best with which poppet. I just think there are very small variations in angles in the levers, maybe the edges on the square hole in the air barrel, feet size, who knows. But generally speaking I end up with the curly-foot lever and a new spring, and that seems to give me the most consistent performance.

To me the weight is a non issue and the standard SP mouthpieces fit fine. I use these things on 2-3 hour dives all the time. I like the lack of drymouth and gentler venturi effect over smaller, plastic 2nd stages.

 

[lexvil]

As promised. Great for tinkering, the body is good condition so if everything was set up (really just needs balance chamber and rubbers) would be a good reg.

There is one guy I know that sells silicone versions now that VDH is not selling.

I do have another that just needs the exhaust tee (from memory). But like others on here my dive gear is scattered across a few locations so I can grab a photo tomorrow.

Let me say, Bald Wookie’s stuff is nicer then he’s let’s on.

 

[Justin Phillips]

I know this may be a difficult question to answer but can most dive shops do the more meticulous work on 108s? I got an uglier 108 and understand what I have the ability to work on but was curious about local shops.

Really I only need some like this: Scuba Diving Regulator Adjustment Tool Adjusting Tool Inline First Stage Second | eBay

to make the finer adjustments correct?

 

[James79]

I know this may be a difficult question to answer but can most dive shops do the more meticulous work on 108s? I got an uglier 108 and understand what I have the ability to work on but was curious about local shops.

Really I only need some like this: Scuba Diving Regulator Adjustment Tool Adjusting Tool Inline First Stage Second | eBay

to make the finer adjustments correct?

Any reg can do what a 108 would need... More a question of will they.
Further, an inline adjuster helps, but isn't "necessary". I don't own one, myself. Of course, if the 108 you got isn't the "HP" variety, there's no adjustable orifice to adjust.

 

[Justin Phillips]

Any reg can do what a 108 would need... More a question of will they.
Further, an inline adjuster helps, but isn't "necessary". I don't own one, myself. Of course, if the 108 you got isn't the "HP" variety, there's no adjustable orifice to adjust.

Well when I get it in my hands I will start to take it apart and post some pics and see what we have!