Used Regulator

[Vlane]

I bought an used Alpha 8 Sport reg and Zeagle Stiletto BCD from ST and got it in last week. They shipped fast, everything looked great, and i got a free reg bag out of it so i was very happy about the purchase. Today, however, i had a friend come over so we could hook up the reg and double check it. After we connected the first stage to the tank and opened it up it made a strange noise. Didn't think too much of it so took a few breaths from it and another weird vibrating noise. Then, when we turned the valve off it made another noise. So now it looks like i have to get the reg i just bought serviced.

I realize that i bought a used product and there is some risk of something being wrong, but I did think that ST would have serviced the reg before they sent it out. I have heard nothing bad about ST so i feel that they will take care of me or at least give me a fair repsonse in the end. I plan on calling them tomorrow but just thought i'd get others opinions on this.

[CWSWine]

You will be in for a pleasant surprise – ST will take care you.

[bottomdweller]

I agree with CWSwine, get ahold of Joe & they will make it right.
I had a Brand new Reg I bought from ST & it freeflowed on me the first 2 times I dived it. (sent it back to ST twice) I spoke with Joe & he said he had personally checked the reg himself before he sent it back the 2nd time. Then he made it more than right with me!!!

[tc_rain]

My reg (Legend LX) has been known to make a funny sound and has vibrated once in a while out of the water but it works fine in the water with no noise or vibration. I would be willing to bet it is fine since I never had any problems with mine and the issue sounds similar.

[Vlane]

I have no doubt in ST, i'm sure they will take care of me once i call them. I know with used gear you always run the risk of something being wrong, but i thought with a reg things would have been checked very carefully. No worries yet though, even the good slip up every now and then.

[BSea]

I don't think there is really anything wrong with the reg. Many will make a vibrating sound when they aren't in water, and are totally dry. If you have a local pool you can use, then I'd go there & test it. If not, you could even use your bathtub. Just remember, if you use your bathtub, we need pictures.

[Flatliner]

I agree, even my Flathead 6 is known to ocassionally make odd noises out of the water but is is wonderful when wet...

[Sansho]

Give them a call, they will make it right.

[Rileybri]

You are screwed yo should just send it to me!!

[Black-Gorrilla]

As many other already mentioned... some regs make noises dry, and means nothing... get in a pool or into a body of water within a few feet of the surface and give it a go before you decide it's down for the count. And now that you mentioned it, I remember that my V16 makes sounds at depth...