Apeks/Hog set up????

[J Easy]

Has anyone used a Hog 1st stage with an Apeks 2nd? I currently have an ATX 200 with a 100 octo. I am looking to transition to doubles and want to get matching 1st stages but I don't want to add another Apeks FSR 1st. I really like the price and the 5th port on the Hog cold water 1st stages but I'm not sure about mixing brands. I have heard that theses regs are pretty similar to the Apeks DS4/T though so maybe they would be a good match.... I don't know. Any advice would be great.

 

[Bubbletrubble]

I don't have this setup, but it should be no problem.
Just tune the first stage first (set i.p.), then the second stage (set lever height).

 

[Peter_C]

I mix and match all the time with zero issues. IP is pretty consistent for most 1st stage regs, especially the ones you are discussing. So if the second stage is adjusted correctly everything should be fine.

 

[tbone1004]

I stuck ATX50 seconds on Jetstream first stages no problem, and I had ATX50's on a Hog first stage, but now my XTX50's are on them. No worries. As long as the IP is behaving, you have nothing to worry about

Don't go sticking them on Cyclon firsts though as you'll blow the second stages up.

 

[taucherguy]

I just put a HOG 2nd to an Oceanic 1st and had no issues diving it.

 

[J Easy]

Well I went ahead and ordered 2 of the D1 cold water firsts. I'm anxious to get them set up and in the water. Thanks for the replies.

 

[jonnythan]

I put some HOG 2nd stages onto DS4s. No issues. Works beautifully in fact.