Question Does anyone use Atomic Z3's in there rental fleet?

[rsingler]

Atomic's Seminars are now by video, maybe with a mandatory Zoom session afterward for new shops/techs. I'd wait a month so they can have included the added TFX portion. It's already been filmed and is being edited now.
As pointed out before, there's no good reason to use Z3 over Z2 for performance (they're identical, but for trim kit and a Comfort Swivel with a PVD coating). Your cost would be less, but if you're promoting this as your entry-level set, you might want to spend the extra $$ after all, to use the Z3's as billboards during training.
For training, I'd definitely seal them. If your divers learn that way, they'll be more likely to buy them sealed. More important, there is NO first stage maintenance. No worries about the tank falling over on the shore and jamming sand in the ambient holes. No need to rinse the first stage at all!
Just splash them off, and hang the sets on the edge of your rinse barrel with only the seconds submerged. Easy-peasy, and the slightly open second stage valve won't possibly get water up the hose to the first stage. Hang them up to dry the same way and you're done.

 

[TahoeDive]

Atomic's Seminars are now by video, maybe with a mandatory Zoom session afterward for new shops/techs. I'd wait a month so they can have included the added TFX portion. It's already been filmed and is being edited now.
As pointed out before, there's no good reason to use Z3 over Z2 for performance (they're identical, but for trim kit and a Comfort Swivel with a PVD coating). Your cost would be less, but if you're promoting this as your entry-level set, you might want to spend the extra $$ after all, to use the Z3's as billboards during training.
For training, I'd definitely seal them. If your divers learn that way, they'll be more likely to buy them sealed. More important, there is NO first stage maintenance. No worries about the tank falling over on the shore and jamming sand in the ambient holes. No need to rinse the first stage at all!
Just splash them off, and hang the sets on the edge of your rinse barrel with only the seconds submerged. Easy-peasy, and the slightly open second stage valve won't possibly get water up the hose to the first stage. Hang them up to dry the same way and you're done.

Since this will be the entry level one, I think the PVD and the swivel will be a huge selling point. We do all of our training on 6 pack charter yacht..to give you an idea of our clients.

 

[Johnsonsa93]

I've worked at 2 shops that had a full line of Atomics for rentals (shop I'm at now uses sealed B2's and shop I was at before were unsealed Z3's) I'm at the end of my day so i'm going to keep this post brief but I'll check back in a few days if you have any specific questions.

Pro's:

• Reg performs amazingly
• Swivel hose is a luxury that divers like
• service kits are plentiful and the haven't had the issue that some other manufactures have where you're waiting months and months for service kit or parts
• Technician course is now online and easy to get staff through (I see this as a con also)
• they discount service kits if they are for your rental fleet (other companies might too but I know they do for sure)

Con's:

• I see more IP issues with flow through piston regs than with diaphragm or flow by pistons
• AFC doesn't work as well as they intend it to leading to staff & customers reporting issues with how easily they Free flow ( you can combat this by screwing in the adjustment knob all the way but this will eventually wear the spring out)
• Price (compared to a basic flow by piston + unbalanced set up)
• they advertise a longer service interval but if using as a rental fleet they get used so much you will be servicing them just as often as others
• Christolube if you seal the first stage (not fun to deal with and expensive) - I highly recommend you seal the first stage

Let me know if you have specific questions. Generally I like them but I think they are more of a pain to keep in good condition / to spec over a basic diaphragm reg or a flow by piston.