Vintage Double Hose

I have a couple Tabata TR-30 first stages that need to be rebuilt. Does anyone have any idea if they match up to a Scubapro reg or if there are rebuild kits that will work.

Thanks
Kevin

ask a TUSA dealer if they have can get them?

You could probably get most of the service parts from a MK5 or MK10 service kit. If the hp seat is not compatible, one could most likely be found in the Trident catalog. This website has a phone number for Tabata USA at the bottom:
http://www.tmx4me.com/sales/sal-ac01.htm

In my limited experience with Tabata first stages you would be surprised how closely they resemble a MK5...Tekna are the same way.

couv wrote:You could probably get most of the service parts from a MK5 or MK10 service kit. If the hp seat is not compatible, one could most likely be found in the Trident catalog. This website has a phone number for Tabata USA at the bottom:
http://www.tmx4me.com/sales/sal-ac01.htm

Thanks I was thinking they where close but couldn't find any info on this particular regulator. I have a Mk5 rebuild kit and just ordered a couple Mk10 kits so will pull apart and see what it looks like.

Kevin

klauricella wrote:

couv wrote:You could probably get most of the service parts from a MK5 or MK10 service kit. If the hp seat is not compatible, one could most likely be found in the Trident catalog. This website has a phone number for Tabata USA at the bottom:
http://www.tmx4me.com/sales/sal-ac01.htm

Thanks I was thinking they where close but couldn't find any info on this particular regulator. I have a Mk5 rebuild kit and just ordered a couple Mk10 kits so will pull apart and see what it looks like.

Kevin

Good luck, and keep us posted (with pictures if possible.) I'm looking forward to your update.

Couv

Here is a few pictures of regulator. Does not look like a Mk5 or Mk10 must of been copied from something else

Here is the piston next to a Mk10 and a Mk5 it is the one on the right.

Thanks
Kevin

The piston looks more like the old US Divers Calypso IV from the 70's.

luis wrote:The piston looks more like the old US Divers Calypso IV from the 70's.

What Luis said...

I have a US Divers Calypso J and a Calypso Supreme would these be the same as the Calypso IV. Hate to take apart if they are completly different.

Thanks
Kevin

I was just saying that the piston has a similar appearance. There is no way of telling if any of the parts are interchangeable without measuring both.

The rest of the regulator is different, therefore I have no reason to assume that the pistons are the same, they just look similar.

klauricella wrote:I have a US Divers Calypso J and a Calypso Supreme would these be the same as the Calypso IV. Hate to take apart if they are completly different.

Thanks
Kevin

There's no reason to take apart your other regs-unless you just want to. Clean, lube, replace the seals and seat on your Tabata and put an IP gauge on it to make sure the pressure is correct and stable. Post a picture of the hp soft seat with dimensions if possible.

OK here are the dimensions of the HP seat. Looks like I can just flip it over and reuse.

Thanks
Kevin

Yes, if you are having problems with the IP not locking up, try flipping the seat. If that doesn't work do not despair, the seats that come in Bryan's MK5 or MK10 kits should fit as the dimensions look very close if not exact.