Dive Gear Express alternate air

[Mouth Breather]

Does anyone have experience with DGX's inflator assy octo? I have and like the airsource 3 on my BC and was looking for one for my son's, but this is less than half of the cost. I also like how the buttons on it are more distinguished from each other compared to the airsource.

https://www.divegearexpress.com/bc-integrated-backup-regulator

 

[Mouth Breather]

Answering my own questions again. It's the same as the Dive Rite alternate, which is reviewed here: 7 Backup Breathers | Scuba Diving.

 

[Roman_66]

If it is third air source and not your backup, it might be ok. I saw on one safary when mouth part had issue of free flow and diver disconnected air from BC and used only oral inflation. In mine configuration I prefer "not combined" parts. Each one doing only its job.

 

[diversteve]

The same one without the metal ring is $69 here: Blue Reef Octo + Inflator with Inflator Hose AW5+IFLP-2-27

I believe it's the same one dumpsterDiver had to return a couple of times for leaking? earlier this year so maybe PM him about it.

 

[Mouth Breather]

Thanks for the info, there is even directions in the reviews on how to adjust resistance and eliminate a leak. DGX is local to me, so will be easy return if there are problems. I'll post our experience once we've used it.

 

[stuartv]

DGX customer service and return policy are awesome. Every piece of their gear that I have tried has been good.

My default now is that when I need a piece of gear I check them first. If they make a version of what I need, I try it first before I think about trying anything else.