I am looking into buying a used Apeks regulator set. First and second stage, as well as an octopus and pressure/depth guage. I am really not sure of the model, as there is nothing obvious on this reg, such as on the new ones. I put a deposit so I could take the reg for a test dive, but before doing so, hooked the reg up to tank just to check everything out. The second stage immeditately started free flowing, and would not stop, had to turn the tank off. Took apart the second stage, and octopus, and cleaned everything thoroughly, which fixed the free flow problem.
The immediate pressure is too high, but I did not have the right tool to open the first stage today. But it may possibly just need to be cleaned, or a part may need to be replaced.
if it is the case of just needed to be cleaned (it looks as though this reg has not been used recently, or the owner never rinsed or cared for it..), what is a suitable price to pay for this reg? The seller is asking for approx $320 CND. I'm hoping to bargain it down a bit, but am wanting to know what is reasonable.
If a part does need to be replaced, obviously I will find out how much the parts kit will cost and subtract that from the asking price.
I know I haven't given too much info on the reg model, as I'm really not sure, just that it is a rather older model.
The immediate pressure is too high, but I did not have the right tool to open the first stage today. But it may possibly just need to be cleaned, or a part may need to be replaced.
if it is the case of just needed to be cleaned (it looks as though this reg has not been used recently, or the owner never rinsed or cared for it..), what is a suitable price to pay for this reg? The seller is asking for approx $320 CND. I'm hoping to bargain it down a bit, but am wanting to know what is reasonable.
If a part does need to be replaced, obviously I will find out how much the parts kit will cost and subtract that from the asking price.
I know I haven't given too much info on the reg model, as I'm really not sure, just that it is a rather older model.