Apeks ATX100 vs. Legend LX ????

[pwraudio1]

What reg would you get, and why??? The Apeks ATX100 or Aqua Lung Legend LX… I will be using it all over the world warm and cold water….

Thanks,

 

[Bob3]

Actually, I'd opt for an Apeks TX50/DS4 & save a few bucks, the performance between that & the ATX100 is going to be real close, though if you're doing a lot of traveling, the Aqua Lung may be a better choice, as they have pretty much a worldwide "in stock" parts availability.

 

[pwraudio1]

I do not show the TX50... I see a ATX50???

 

[Brandon]

Essentially the same thing. The ATX series just has a slightly smaller 2nd stage, as I understand it.

-B.

 

[pwraudio1]

other than size the ATX and TX are the same???

 

[Brandon]

Pretty sure, better let someone other then me tell you for certain though.

-B.

 

[pwraudio1]

Thanks Fairbanksdiver!

 

[Bob3]

In the US, the "default" 1st stage for the ATX50 is the DST, for the TX50, its a DS4.
As mentioned, the ATX is just a little smaller than a TX. Unless you have them side by side (or reading the label), it's hard to tell the 2 apart. They both use the same rebuild kit.
You're looking at the "revolving turret" at the end of the DST where the hoses come in/out. The DS4 is essentially the same 1st stage, but the body is all one chunk, & a tad shorter. Here too, they both use the same rebuild kit, though all the Apeks diaphragm 1st stages do. (good thinking on their part).
Cost wise the TX50/DS4 is in the neighborhood of $20 - $30 cheaper.

 

[Brandon]

Ahh, thanks Bob, forgot about that spinny turret =)

-B.

 

[pwraudio1]

Thanks for the info... BUT....
Back to what I need to know... the ATX 100 or Legend LX... What one would yo buy?