I looking at buying another Apeks regulator, right now I'm using a TX100. I was considering buying the ATX200, but it's around $100.00 more than the TX50/DS4. What if anything does the ATX200 have that the TX50 doesn't?
Apeks ATX200 vs. TX50/DS4
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Smaller size (TX40 is pretty large by today's standards), a venturi knob, and a badass looking first stage.
Functionally, not much, I think.
jbm
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I dive both an ATX200 and a TX50. Both are great breathers and dry in all attitudes. Allthough I am happy with both, I perceive no actual performance difference. I would save the bucks and go with a TX50/DS4.
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wheezy
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Been diving my ATX50 for about a year and have had NO problems. It has been to over 130' in 40degree water and it performed flawlessly.
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sasdasdaf
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no functional difference.
the A before the TX (ATX) means a smaller second stage, but AFAIK the ATX200 and ATX50 have the same second stage. the first stages functionally are the same. hose routing on doubles is marginally different... but not enough to make me want to pay $100 for it.
For my doubles, I use ATX_200's for both posts. I like the routing of the hoses, and they just look cool...
FOr deco bottles, right now I am using Poseidon Jeststreams, But will soon be switching to Apeks ATX-40/ DS-4.
Just an FYI, the TX-50 is a rather large second stage, if you are used to the ATX-200. If you are using that as a backup under your chin, you MAY find that it gets annoying being right there...
YMMV...
FOr deco bottles, right now I am using Poseidon Jeststreams, But will soon be switching to Apeks ATX-40/ DS-4.
Just an FYI, the TX-50 is a rather large second stage, if you are used to the ATX-200. If you are using that as a backup under your chin, you MAY find that it gets annoying being right there...
YMMV...
ScoobieDooo
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Been using an ATX50 for over a year. Super breathing reg and simple construction for servicing yourself.
It breathes as well (or better) as my Poseidon Jetstream octo (the Jetstream octo is SUPPOSED to have the same ease of breathing and tune as a primary Jetstream) (??) I have the Jetstream octo on my Apek's DST4 because I wanted to test them side-by-side. Other than the Poseidon being side exhaust, I can't say I see any differance between my ATX50 breathe-ability vs. the Poseidon Jetsream! The ATX50 is a really good breathing reg!
My Apek's breathes like a dream. I am looking at buying another ATX50 or Jetstream for my AL40. The ATX50 is a full $50 LESS than the Poseidon (although the Poseidon comes with a DIN/Yoke setup for $350, the Apek's at $300 does not.
It breathes as well (or better) as my Poseidon Jetstream octo (the Jetstream octo is SUPPOSED to have the same ease of breathing and tune as a primary Jetstream) (??) I have the Jetstream octo on my Apek's DST4 because I wanted to test them side-by-side. Other than the Poseidon being side exhaust, I can't say I see any differance between my ATX50 breathe-ability vs. the Poseidon Jetsream! The ATX50 is a really good breathing reg!
My Apek's breathes like a dream. I am looking at buying another ATX50 or Jetstream for my AL40. The ATX50 is a full $50 LESS than the Poseidon (although the Poseidon comes with a DIN/Yoke setup for $350, the Apek's at $300 does not.
ScoobieDooo
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Thats $15 less than what I paid for my ATX50.
FWIW, the ATX-200 should theoretically provide better flow rates simply because there is a more direct path from the low pressure side of the first stage to the hoses. Previous Apeks designs had holes drilled through the body of the regulator to transfer the LP air to the hoses. If you take off one of the LP hoses on the ATX-200 first, you can see the seat/crown right in front of the hose fitting. No such luck on other Apeks designs - you just see the other hoses.
Also, the ATX-200 first has a removable crown. Previous to this regulator, the crown was machined into the body and if something happened to it, the whole body needed to be replaced (expensive). It's not much of a concern for people who allow their shop to do the service, but for those who like to service their own equipment, it could be very important.
Also, the ATX-200 first has a removable crown. Previous to this regulator, the crown was machined into the body and if something happened to it, the whole body needed to be replaced (expensive). It's not much of a concern for people who allow their shop to do the service, but for those who like to service their own equipment, it could be very important.
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