dir and oceanic eos

[stargost]

Another problem with the EOS is you cannot open the cap of the second stage easily (can't disassemble easily like a Delta4).

A Fx10/delta4.1 should work much better as a 7' hose can easily be used.

Now, about the Fx10 first stage, it should be 'DIR' ok, but has some pros and cons which might not please purists - the DVT is one, but also the shape of the first stage makes it difficult to put it up side down (better to avoid your head hitting the reg). Indeed, in this case, the HP port points somehow to the sky, and routing the HP hose looks weird. It can be fixed with a 90deg pivot swivel ... but then it's back to the no-no of using a swivel configuration.

If you keep the first stage 'up', then it's not pb, and delta4, Hog, or G250, etc second stages... should be DIR friendly.

 

[chironomidkraut]

so would the oceanic fdx10 work
with a hog reg??

 

[stargost]

so would the oceanic fdx10 work
with a hog reg??

as everybody says, ask your instructor, but this is what my buddy used !

 

[eelnoraa]

As what I have found with my Oceanic, is that even with the enviro seal, it does not like water in the low 50's. It will free flow at a drop of a hat.

I think this has more to do with the tuning of your Oceanic. My local water is low 50s all year long. I haven't has any issue with my Hollis/Oceanic setup.

Another problem with the EOS is you cannot open the cap of the second stage easily (can't disassemble easily like a Delta4).

Now, about the Fx10 first stage, it should be 'DIR' ok, but has some pros and cons which might not please purists - the DVT is one, but also the shape of the first stage makes it difficult to put it up side down (better to avoid your head hitting the reg). Indeed, in this case, the HP port points somehow to the sky, and routing the HP hose looks weird. It can be fixed with a 90deg pivot swivel ... but then it's back to the no-no of using a swivel configuration.

This is totally not true. You can open up EOS 2nd stage the same way as you open Delta4. I have done it many time for cleaning purpose. In fact, opening up EOS is easily than opening up, say Atomic 2nd stage, but not as easy as HOG 2nd.

As for FDX10 1st, the hose routing is fine. With it positions up right, the HP ports point slightly downward at about 15 degree. 4 LP ports, 2 on each side are above the HP ports. They point almost horizaontally out. I don't see any issue with routing especially for single tank setup.

so would the oceanic fdx10 work
with a hog reg??

They will work together. I don't think your GUE instructor will have an issue with fdx10, but you better check.

 

[tddfleming]

Whats the difference between the fdx10 and the My EOS is paired with the CDX-5 Over-Balanced Diaphragm First Stage? As my EOS is paired with the CDX5 1st.

 

[eelnoraa]

As far as I know, both FDX10 and CDX5 are balance diaphram design. FDX10 has higher flow rate, how much, I don't know. In pratical sense, I don't think the flow rate matter at all because they are both much higher than human's breathing rate.

For GUE course, I would probably concern more about DIN vs Yoke over FDX10 vs CDX5 especially if you are looking to dive double and getting a tech pass.

Your EOS 2nd stage swivel is a no go for sure.