How much should I tighten a DIN to yoke adapter?

[Seanothon]

I just got my first regulator. My first stage is DIN and I have a DIN to Yoke adapter for it, as I assume most places I dive will only have yoke tanks. My question is how tight do I need the adapter attached? Is hand tight sufficient or should I use a wrench? Also, I do not want to leave this adapter attached when in storage to avoid the metals interacting and becoming stuck, correct?

 

[teknitroxdiver]

Use at least a 12" pipe wrench to be sure it is secure.



But really, hand tight is fine.

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[Scuba_Noob]

I've never had any problems with a good hand tighten.

 

[Mr Carcharodon]

Your just compressing an o-ring so hand tight is plenty.

 

[dtownsend2000]

Hand tight is fine. You'll know as soon as you crack that valve if it needs any more

 

[Seanothon]

Hand tight it is. Thanks!