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[JackD342]

Measurement is across the complete inhalation/exhalation cycle.
Work of breathing - Wikipedia
Breathing performance of regulators - Wikipedia

 

[Jiminy]

Factors which influence the work of breathing of an underwater breathing apparatus include density and viscosity of the gas, flow rates, cracking pressure (the pressure differential required to open the demand valve), and back pressure over exhaust valves.

Interesting I never even though about the exhaust valve

 

[EugeneTwh]

Measurement is across the complete inhalation/exhalation cycle.
Work of breathing - Wikipedia
Breathing performance of regulators - Wikipedia

EN250 requires a WOB of less than 3.0j/l

The mtxr is under this range. But will the human body realise the difference or its negligible which will only shows a difference during lab test?

 

[tbone1004]

Interesting I never even though about the exhaust valve

exhalation resistance on most modern regulators is actually higher than inhalation resistance. Weird to think about

 

[snowdog61]

Venturi assist is a wonderful thing.

 

[EireDiver606]

I'm having a hard time finding fault with the M1 regulator. Sure I am sure there are more expensive, and more fancy. But they appear to check all the boxes and seem to have good reviews. Like anything there are plenty that get better reviews. I will looking at the Apeks XTX200 and they have zesty pricing on those babies.

I understand it is your life and you don't want to cheap out on something but the M1 looks like a good solid performer all around.

Apeks XTX 50s are perfect, cheap and commonly sold second hand throughout Europe and USA.

 

[StefinSB]

Apeks XTX 50s are perfect, cheap and commonly sold second hand throughout Europe and USA.

I think the euro pricing for Apeks is quite lower than the prices in the US.

 

[MrBlenny]

I have to chime in as I'm looking at the mtx-r for SM, as the waters near me are running ~6C right now--has anyone here dove these regs and noticed the wob difference at all?

 

[Protondecay123]

I have to chime in as I'm looking at the mtx-r for SM, as the waters near me are running ~6C right now--has anyone here dove these regs and noticed the wob difference at all?

I too would like for someone to share their experience with this reg.

 

[MrBlenny]

I think the euro pricing for Apeks is quite lower than the prices in the US.

I plan to pick mine up while visiting family over there for that reason--it's great to have family in the right places