Wanted Paragon 2000 setup specs

stumpy's widgets · 12th December 2007, 03:07

I have gathered several Paragon 2000 second stages which I have done a bit of recreating, This required total disassembly I must now reassemble. Specifications would be of great help. I have contacted Jetsam and as you know they have switched to Mares so here I am , Paragon in Taiwan wishes to deal with dealers only. Any thoughts?
thanks!
Pete Stumpf

RAL · 12th December 2007, 04:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by stumpy's widgets)

I have gathered several Paragon 2000 second stages which I have done a bit of recreating, This required total disassembly I must now reassemble. Specifications would be of great help. I have contacted Jetsam and as you know they have switched to Mares so here I am , Paragon in Taiwan wishes to deal with dealers only. Any thoughts?
thanks!
Pete Stumpf

The tricky part is properly prepping the parts for service. Take all the pieces and set them on a clean well lit work bench. Smack them all to dust with a 4 pound maul. Dispose of the mess. Sit down and have a beer. Go buy a real regulator.
Why are you wasting your time & money on the Paragon?

The Mother of All Reg Reviews - Scuba Diving Magazine

You may find the section that starts with unsafe at any depth interesting.

RAL

Ben Field · 12th December 2007, 08:25

Just in my very humble opinion but I would do the following with a Paragon Reg.

1. Collect all parts together.
2. Throw all parts into bin.
3. Go to LDS and buy ANY other reg (it will be better)
4. Open beer & Relax.

If you aren't planning to use it for a BOV then maybe you have a reason for dicing with death, if you intend to use it in emergancies (As a BOV) you are wasting your time, IMO.

I serviced mine, got it working again 2 or 3 times and it just failed again, my LDS where very negative about the reg, in the end it ceased up and couldn't be dissasembled so I slam dunked it with delight and went another direction.

RobPot · 12th December 2007, 08:44

Never really had a problem with mine, but I still ditched it for the Mares

Here's a breakdown of all the bits, unfortunately I don't have the key to the numbers!
HTH.

aquaholic · 12th December 2007, 10:19

Be careful when setting up the cracking resistance.
The seat gets very easily cookie cut as the metal parts are very sharp...

I have a spares set for the paragon.
Contact me if you are interested.

12th December 2007, 03:07	#1 (permalink)
stumpy's widgets New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Washington(State) Posts: 32	Wanted Paragon 2000 setup specs I have gathered several Paragon 2000 second stages which I have done a bit of recreating, This required total disassembly I must now reassemble. Specifications would be of great help. I have contacted Jetsam and as you know they have switched to Mares so here I am , Paragon in Taiwan wishes to deal with dealers only. Any thoughts? thanks! Pete Stumpf
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12th December 2007, 04:24	#2 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 374	Re: Wanted Paragon 2000 setup specs Quote: (Originally Posted by stumpy's widgets) I have gathered several Paragon 2000 second stages which I have done a bit of recreating, This required total disassembly I must now reassemble. Specifications would be of great help. I have contacted Jetsam and as you know they have switched to Mares so here I am , Paragon in Taiwan wishes to deal with dealers only. Any thoughts? thanks! Pete Stumpf The tricky part is properly prepping the parts for service. Take all the pieces and set them on a clean well lit work bench. Smack them all to dust with a 4 pound maul. Dispose of the mess. Sit down and have a beer. Go buy a real regulator. Why are you wasting your time & money on the Paragon? The Mother of All Reg Reviews - Scuba Diving Magazine You may find the section that starts with unsafe at any depth interesting. RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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12th December 2007, 08:25	#3 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,482	Re: Wanted Paragon 2000 setup specs Just in my very humble opinion but I would do the following with a Paragon Reg. 1. Collect all parts together. 2. Throw all parts into bin. 3. Go to LDS and buy ANY other reg (it will be better) 4. Open beer & Relax. If you aren't planning to use it for a BOV then maybe you have a reason for dicing with death, if you intend to use it in emergancies (As a BOV) you are wasting your time, IMO. I serviced mine, got it working again 2 or 3 times and it just failed again, my LDS where very negative about the reg, in the end it ceased up and couldn't be dissasembled so I slam dunked it with delight and went another direction. __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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12th December 2007, 10:19	#5 (permalink)
aquaholic hohum Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 100	Re: Wanted Paragon 2000 setup specs Be careful when setting up the cracking resistance. The seat gets very easily cookie cut as the metal parts are very sharp... I have a spares set for the paragon. Contact me if you are interested. __________________ Trying things different to the norm is the route to a new norm....
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