Apeks TX 100 Problem

[akajack]

On my second beach dive with my new tx 100 yesterday, I would breath in water when turning my head. The only modification I have done is to add the din valve. Have I done something wrong, what should I be checking out? Last week the reg worked flawlessly, I am wondering if the flap for the exhaust might be the culprit. Any help is appreciated.

 

[wheezy]

Did you change it over to a DIN valve by yourself???

If not, was the person working on it a certified Apeks Technician???


Never heard of such a thing personally......

 

[JamesK]

I had the same thing happen to me with my Beuchat reg last trip. It was sediment that was caught in the 2nd stage. Blowing hard and purging at the same time a couple of times cleared it and all was better. Not sure if this is the same situation, but it is possible. I don't see how changing your first stage could cause you to take in water in your second stage.

 

[akajack]

I did the conversion myself 2 dives ago, it worked fine immediately after the conversion. I think it may be sediment (Sand) that is giving me the problem. I typically soak for a couple of days after a dive, I'll try the purge and blowing hard trick. Thanks for the tips guys.

 

[Scubaroo]

The TX series of second stages (and I'm guessing probably the ATX as well) are easily opened for inspection and cleaning. Just twist off the faceplate in the palm of your hand, remove the diaphram and it's plastic holder, and you can see all of the internals of your regulator. This can be done while connected to the tank with the air turned on as well. You should be able to see any trapped sand, mud, lost tourists, etc, and wipe them out with a cotton stick, or rinse with water (but don't blast it under a faucet!). DON'T press the purge lever while the reg is NOT under pressure, as you risk water or grit entering your regulator internals. I do this after every dive just to check my regs aren't contaminated, and it's amazing how much sand can get in there if you're shore diving and there's a bit of surf about.

I think I've been in America too long, I actually typed faucet instead of tap(!).

 

[Lost Yooper]

It's not going to be your DIN connection. I would do as Ben suggested and take the second stage apart and clean it. It's a very simple gizmo. You'd have to work at screwing it up .

Good luck.

Mike

 

[akajack]

Yes, it was easy to open and yes there was a small amount of sand and grit in there. I cleaned it all out and will report my success hopefully next week if not sooner. Those damn job things have an ugly habit of getting in the way of diving during the week. Am I using the wrong regulator for beach diving? I also have a couple of Micra Adjustables that never gave me any problems like this?

 

[Lost Yooper]

That's part of the beauty of Apeks regs. They're easy to fix and maintain. If that were to happen underwater, you could disassemble it underwater and clean it out -- with it pressurized. You can't do that with most regs.

Mike

 

[devjr]

Aka: all single hose regs are subject to crud getting in. Sand should blow on through. If it happens again, check to see if there is any excess grease in the case.