HP and LP ports

[sujo]

Newbie here looking to buy a regulator. Looking down the road, want to get into wreck diving maybe even search and recovery. Looking at the regulators, how many HP and LP ports would I require? Some have 1 HP while others have 2 HP
Thanks

 

[Hatul]

You'll need 2 HP ports if you get a wireless computer and want a SPG on a hose as backup.

Adam

 

[Splash-X]

Yes, getting a regulator with only a single HP port will ruin plans for upgrading to a hose less computer.

For LP ports, you need one for your primary regulator, one for your octo and one for your inflater.

2 HP and 3LP should be common. You may find some lower priced regs with only 1 HP, nothing wrong with those if you arn't going hose less.

 

[ptyx]

More ports (both HP and LP) can give you more options to route the hoses, even if you're not planning on using an air integrated computer.

You need 3 LP ports minimum, 4 with a drysuit.
You need 1 HP port minimum, 2 if you want an air integrated computer AND a backup SPG.

 

[Splash-X]

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