Going Tech Reg Question
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Jimmer
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SandyRobinson
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I dive with an M1 and a Z2 and like them. All of my diving is in water warmer than 60 degrees though.
I guess I'll be the lone dissenter here... I think Atomics are good regs, but overpriced and they are more "tool-intensive" if you're going to work on them. I've had ScubaPro, Apeks and Dive Rite. They were all good regs but the SPs have the same issues as Atomics, but not to the same extent and the Apeks were more difficult to get parts for then the Dive Rites. The Dive Rites breathe easy, modestly simple to maintain and rebuild, parts and information are readily abundant from Dive Rite themselves and they are cheap (comparably). But if you're set on one of the three you mentioned I would recommend the Apeks.
halocline
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In trying to decide which of my regs I'll use for my upcoming doubles and eventual cave training project, I'd go with 2 MK10s, D300 on the long hose, 109 (old metal unbalanced 2nd stage) on the neckless. I could easily substitute a G250 for either of the 2nds.
My reasoning is that the MK10s are ultra-proven workhorses that are simple and reliable while providing plenty of air. Just to be on the paranoid side, I'd make sure the HP o-ring in each was polyurethane duro 90. The choice of 2nds is a little more subjective, the D300 is just very comfortable and stable and breathes very smoothly while being very resistant to freeflows. The 109 is a very simple and extremely durable reg. Even the unbalanced poppet version breathes better than most "modern" regs, and is dirt cheap to rebuild. Once a reg has 20 years plus of service on it, it's proven its reliability.
Anyhow, that's my current take on it. In an overhead situation, reliability is by far the most important criteria for a reg; they all can be made to breathe very easily.
My reasoning is that the MK10s are ultra-proven workhorses that are simple and reliable while providing plenty of air. Just to be on the paranoid side, I'd make sure the HP o-ring in each was polyurethane duro 90. The choice of 2nds is a little more subjective, the D300 is just very comfortable and stable and breathes very smoothly while being very resistant to freeflows. The 109 is a very simple and extremely durable reg. Even the unbalanced poppet version breathes better than most "modern" regs, and is dirt cheap to rebuild. Once a reg has 20 years plus of service on it, it's proven its reliability.
Anyhow, that's my current take on it. In an overhead situation, reliability is by far the most important criteria for a reg; they all can be made to breathe very easily.
Disclaimer: I'm a newbee when it comes to reg questions. But, I have a thick skin, so flame away if that's your desire.
I've been considering tech reg setups too. Although I live near DC, and will move to North Carolina this summer. I plan to begin a tech training program when I move to NC. Since my extended family (and kids) live in Michigan, I would like something I can dive in the toasty-warm Great Lakes. So, I've been considering the DiveRite Hurricane. I can also get a good deal on an RG2500 doubles setup. I consider the Hurricane's main advantage to be the cold water suitability. But, I'd appreciate any feedback from folks who have used either of these.
Also, when considering a doubles setup, should the alternate be an "octopus" type, or the same type of reg? I'm not sure of free-flow susceptibility for either of these second stages.
Bri
I've been considering tech reg setups too. Although I live near DC, and will move to North Carolina this summer. I plan to begin a tech training program when I move to NC. Since my extended family (and kids) live in Michigan, I would like something I can dive in the toasty-warm Great Lakes. So, I've been considering the DiveRite Hurricane. I can also get a good deal on an RG2500 doubles setup. I consider the Hurricane's main advantage to be the cold water suitability. But, I'd appreciate any feedback from folks who have used either of these.
Also, when considering a doubles setup, should the alternate be an "octopus" type, or the same type of reg? I'm not sure of free-flow susceptibility for either of these second stages.
Bri
Well 1st of all you're in the great lakes so its fresh water. Secondly you can calculate that it won't go all they way back up to the 1st stage with only 6ata pushing on it. Lastly water will get in there anyway, through the DIN side when its depressurized or just because the dang thing is around water. There's a reason we service gear periodically even when it seems to be fine.
Regs today are alot tougher and more resiliant than popularly believed
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