Poseidon regulators - are they a reg that is not so common?
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keyshunter
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Yeah, like the big fat gypsy wedding... not bling enough lol!
A Tech's observation on a couple of things Poseidon related might include that the 2nd stage should not be stored in the (-) position,as it can damage the pilot valve which is an expensive component.
There exists a Poseidon 1st stage that is unbalanced and starts with about a 180 psi supply or over bottom pressure ,which can make havoc of the tuning of an off brand octopuss or even a power inflator. This can cause free flow issues.
Another must-share is that the high volosity air delivered by the pilot valve will atomize any residual seawater in the regulator body. Side exhaust regulators are only dry if you purge them properly. When the diver inhales he gets the bacteria or microscopic ocean critters delivered with the air into his lungs.
If a diver spikes a low grade fever after diving DAN might ask if he is diving a Poseidon regulator. Ignore this while diving for a few days and you you might end up with pneumonia. I've seen this first hand and know this to be factual and not just theoretical.
There exists a Poseidon 1st stage that is unbalanced and starts with about a 180 psi supply or over bottom pressure ,which can make havoc of the tuning of an off brand octopuss or even a power inflator. This can cause free flow issues.
Another must-share is that the high volosity air delivered by the pilot valve will atomize any residual seawater in the regulator body. Side exhaust regulators are only dry if you purge them properly. When the diver inhales he gets the bacteria or microscopic ocean critters delivered with the air into his lungs.
If a diver spikes a low grade fever after diving DAN might ask if he is diving a Poseidon regulator. Ignore this while diving for a few days and you you might end up with pneumonia. I've seen this first hand and know this to be factual and not just theoretical.
ams511
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TONY CHANEY
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Really? I have never had any of the complications you mentioned above. I have found that the Odin's are by far the dryest breathing regs I have ever used in any position in the water. Oh wel, I guess I'll take my chance since I have been diving them well over 12 years without complication.
I will take your advice in keeping the 2nd stage in the + or dive mode while they are in storage. Thanks for the advice.
This is very interesting, how does the atomization occur? The only thing I'm aware of is the regs tend to spit due to the delivery system. However, as long as air from the 1st stage enters a chamber from which a diver breaths from, wouldn't vaporization occur anyway?
billgraham
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I started diving the Jetstreams when I moved into technical diving. I think they are a superior regulator for mixed gas diving because they are unidirectional and that solves a host of problems with hose routing. When I started sidemount diving, I found they were perfect regs for that, and they are super on stages and deco bottles. I've got eight of them and I won't use anything else. They are sometimes tough to find parts and service for, but the plusses outweight the minuses. Do remember to store them with the switch on + as it will dimple the diaphram.
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