Octo Regulators

[SangP]

Any real advantage to having the octo regulator the same make (or model, for that matter) as the main regulator (assuming they're bought separately, of course)? Or, to put it another way, does the octo really care what first stage is providing the air source (again, assuming the octo is calibrated etc properly)? This is, again, is assuming they are roughly the same grade level etc.

Technically it won't really matter to the 1st stage or the octo so long as both are calibrated the same however, the real advantage of having both the primary and the octo being the same is as the guys have mentioned:

1. Easier servicing
2. Better breathing
3. Peace of mind

Get the best reg you can afford for your needs as the reg is the most important piece of scuba (submersible underwater breathing apparatus) gear after all lol!