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Looking for input on Regulator FAQ
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Hello Munitor,
I experienced a problem with the link...it takes me to the "account registration page."
I like your idea of a regulator FAQ page. Here are a few questions to get you started. I was hunting down links with answers, but as often happens there was not always consensus among the posters. Of course this could lead to confusion rather than clarification. Perhaps a short answer and then links as a follow up would be more prudent.
Good luck with your FAQ, look forward to seeing it.
Q. What is the difference between a piston/diaphragm first stage?
Q. What is the difference between a balanced and non balanced first stage?
Q. What is the difference between a balanced and non balanced second stage?
Q. What are the advantages or disadvantages of titanium in a regulator?
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a combination inflator/second stage.
couv
I experienced a problem with the link...it takes me to the "account registration page."
I like your idea of a regulator FAQ page. Here are a few questions to get you started. I was hunting down links with answers, but as often happens there was not always consensus among the posters. Of course this could lead to confusion rather than clarification. Perhaps a short answer and then links as a follow up would be more prudent.
Good luck with your FAQ, look forward to seeing it.
Q. What is the difference between a piston/diaphragm first stage?
Q. What is the difference between a balanced and non balanced first stage?
Q. What is the difference between a balanced and non balanced second stage?
Q. What are the advantages or disadvantages of titanium in a regulator?
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a combination inflator/second stage.
couv
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DIN vs Yoke
Effects of Nitrox
Maintenance Do's and Dont's
Good idea... if this can be carried through properly it could be helpful to many.
Effects of Nitrox
Maintenance Do's and Dont's
Good idea... if this can be carried through properly it could be helpful to many.
Not sure why the link didn't work - takes me right there. But I suppose for convenience I should have put the information from my post here anyway, so here's what I have so far:
What is the purpose of a regulator?
What is a regulator “stage”?
How are regulators configured?
How does a regulator work?
What's the difference between DIN and yoke connectors?
Can I convert a regulator to and from DIN or yoke connection?
What is the difference between “diaphragm” and “piston” first stages?
What is the difference between an “upstream” and “downstream” regulator?
What is the difference between a “balanced”, “unbalanced” and “overbalanced” regulator?
Why do some 2nd stage regulators have adjustment knobs and/or levers?
When do I need a "cold water" service regulator?
What is an “environmentally sealed” regulator?
Why do some 2nd stage regulators have the exhaust on the side?
Why do Sherwood 1st stage regulators make bubbles?
Who manufactures regulators?
What do I need to consider before buying regulators?
Does the 2nd stage regulator need to be the same brand as the 1st stage?
What are the advantanges and disadvantages of incorporating a 2nd stage regulator on the BC inflator hose?
Why do some divers wear their backup 2nd stage on an elastic necklace?
Why do some divers use a primary 2nd stage with a long hose?
How often should regulators be serviced?
Who should service a regulator?
What about servicing a regulator myself?
How should I store my regulators?
What is “free flow” and how do I manage it?
What pre-dive checks on regulators should be done?
What about Nitrox specific regulators?
What about Oxygen specific regulators?
What about integrated regulators for ascent bottles (e.g. H2Odyessy EAS)?
What post-dive maintenance should be done for regulators?
How can regulators fail and what if I have a failure underwater?
What about Titanium regulators?
What is a “high performance” regulator?
What standards apply to regulators?
What can I do about an uncomfortable mouthpiece?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of small regulators (e.g., “Micra”
?
What are the sizes, connections and lengths of hoses?
What about hose boots or protectors?
What about swivels?
What is with all these o-rings?
What is so special about Submersible Pressure Gauges (SPGs)?
What is the purpose of a regulator?
What is a regulator “stage”?
How are regulators configured?
How does a regulator work?
What's the difference between DIN and yoke connectors?
Can I convert a regulator to and from DIN or yoke connection?
What is the difference between “diaphragm” and “piston” first stages?
What is the difference between an “upstream” and “downstream” regulator?
What is the difference between a “balanced”, “unbalanced” and “overbalanced” regulator?
Why do some 2nd stage regulators have adjustment knobs and/or levers?
When do I need a "cold water" service regulator?
What is an “environmentally sealed” regulator?
Why do some 2nd stage regulators have the exhaust on the side?
Why do Sherwood 1st stage regulators make bubbles?
Who manufactures regulators?
What do I need to consider before buying regulators?
Does the 2nd stage regulator need to be the same brand as the 1st stage?
What are the advantanges and disadvantages of incorporating a 2nd stage regulator on the BC inflator hose?
Why do some divers wear their backup 2nd stage on an elastic necklace?
Why do some divers use a primary 2nd stage with a long hose?
How often should regulators be serviced?
Who should service a regulator?
What about servicing a regulator myself?
How should I store my regulators?
What is “free flow” and how do I manage it?
What pre-dive checks on regulators should be done?
What about Nitrox specific regulators?
What about Oxygen specific regulators?
What about integrated regulators for ascent bottles (e.g. H2Odyessy EAS)?
What post-dive maintenance should be done for regulators?
How can regulators fail and what if I have a failure underwater?
What about Titanium regulators?
What is a “high performance” regulator?
What standards apply to regulators?
What can I do about an uncomfortable mouthpiece?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of small regulators (e.g., “Micra”
?What are the sizes, connections and lengths of hoses?
What about hose boots or protectors?
What about swivels?
What is with all these o-rings?
What is so special about Submersible Pressure Gauges (SPGs)?
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