Reg says 3300 psi - Titan LX
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Chugwhump
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I am certain that there are lots of reasons not to worry about using that 3300 yoke with HP tanks as I used my 3300 yoke for about 3-4 years with my steel 130's sometimes pumped to 4000+ psi.
I am sure that some folks think that is just not a good idea.
I used a few extra O-rings as already stated.
Since I flipped to DIN though, I am just so relaxed about the whole thing, and have not blown an O-ring yet.
So if you have the bucks handy, do the conversion to DIN, and follow up with a DIN-Yoke fitting for those just in case times.
It really depends on your style and needs.
Chug
Officially in the DIN fan club, but not the DIN Cult.
I am sure that some folks think that is just not a good idea.
I used a few extra O-rings as already stated.
Since I flipped to DIN though, I am just so relaxed about the whole thing, and have not blown an O-ring yet.
So if you have the bucks handy, do the conversion to DIN, and follow up with a DIN-Yoke fitting for those just in case times.
It really depends on your style and needs.
Chug
Officially in the DIN fan club, but not the DIN Cult.
scubafanatic
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.....I've got (4) HP steel 120's, (1) HP steel 130 and (2) HP 100's as part of my 'fleet', and I have dove them MANY times with many different yoke regs with 3500 psi fills....also have dove HP steel 120's in Cozumel ....and I have NEVER blown an O-ring....YMMV.
paddler3d
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If you're shop tanks use the pro valve (converts from DIN to yoke by removing the insert) you can use it as an educational opportunity for your students. My regs are DIN and the shop tanks all have the pro valve.
Another +1 for switching to DIN. I've seen a lot o-rings fail on yoke regs, but not yet on a DIN reg.
I also dive a yoke with HP tanks (3500 psi) all the time and never had a problem. I am switching to DIN but for other reasons then the tank pressure.
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Sorry for not explaining my reasoning..
1) Din is a much more secure connection (I saw someone drop their tank with reg onto the ground and the yoke snapped off)
2)You won't have to ever risk blowing an oring. Even if it did blow it would only be a little hiss.
3)Pressure. Not really a concern.
4)Not an entaglement hazard. (I've seen 1 guy caught in the main line in a cavern and multiple caught in their own dive flag lines on beach lines)
4)That adapter you want to from yoke to DIN...I think Leisurepro has them for $35. You shouldn't have to pay more than that.
Just one possible negative. I don't remember if that Titan reg is long or not, but my friend had a Mares 1st stage that didn't have the 90 degree bend down. It was like the Scubapro mk2..When he switched to din that thing was way to long and hit hit him in the back of the head. He has Mk17s now.
1) Din is a much more secure connection (I saw someone drop their tank with reg onto the ground and the yoke snapped off)
2)You won't have to ever risk blowing an oring. Even if it did blow it would only be a little hiss.
3)Pressure. Not really a concern.
4)Not an entaglement hazard. (I've seen 1 guy caught in the main line in a cavern and multiple caught in their own dive flag lines on beach lines)
4)That adapter you want to from yoke to DIN...I think Leisurepro has them for $35. You shouldn't have to pay more than that.
Just one possible negative. I don't remember if that Titan reg is long or not, but my friend had a Mares 1st stage that didn't have the 90 degree bend down. It was like the Scubapro mk2..When he switched to din that thing was way to long and hit hit him in the back of the head. He has Mk17s now.
Bubbletrubble
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@j3r3my: I have to agree with drdaddy. At this point, there's no reason to convert your reg from yoke to DIN.
Just another bit of advice that may be of use to you...
After purchasing a steel tank, hold off on any gear purchases for a while. If you plan to work as a DM for your LDS, then you'll likely be eligible for "keyman" pricing. The discount will surprise you -- top of the line reg may cost less than what you paid for your Titan. You'll end up upgrading your entire reg setup. Just make sure you order the DIN version of your reg. Your Titan will become your pool reg.
Have fun out there...
Just another bit of advice that may be of use to you...
After purchasing a steel tank, hold off on any gear purchases for a while. If you plan to work as a DM for your LDS, then you'll likely be eligible for "keyman" pricing. The discount will surprise you -- top of the line reg may cost less than what you paid for your Titan. You'll end up upgrading your entire reg setup. Just make sure you order the DIN version of your reg. Your Titan will become your pool reg.
Have fun out there...
There is absolutely no problem using this yoke for steel 3442 hp tanks. This has been discussed a number of times on this board. I dive with a number of yoke regs with my hp 3442 steel 100s and 80s and have never had a problem.
I'm also a bit irritated that these other posters are either answering in ignorance (don't give advice if you don't know what you are talking about) or that they are just such "din" fans that they will tell anyone whatever so they will switch to din to validate themselves (this is also inexcusable).
And 3500, I guess is good? I think the LDS will have a problem with a k-valve on the 3500 tank though.
scubaflier
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Bubbletrubble is right wait untill you get keyman then get your regs with din
then get a din to yoke adapter then you will be able to use any tank you want
I have been filling tanks for 15 years with yoke fill whips when i fill din i put a din adapter in the tank valve. It's not rocket science tank pressure is only high at the start of the dive
din has become very popular but it is not the answer to all diving problems.
if you don't really protect the din valve on the tank it can get bent very easy and you have to replace the valve.
then get a din to yoke adapter then you will be able to use any tank you want
I have been filling tanks for 15 years with yoke fill whips when i fill din i put a din adapter in the tank valve. It's not rocket science tank pressure is only high at the start of the dive
din has become very popular but it is not the answer to all diving problems.
if you don't really protect the din valve on the tank it can get bent very easy and you have to replace the valve.
I have Asahi 120's with the yoke/DIN plug valve. That valve is rated 250 bar (3625 psi?). The valve does not say it is only rated 250 with plug in. The tank is rated 3442 psi.
My Oceanic first stage yokes are all rated at 3500 psi; FDX10, CDX5, PX3 and PX2. Sell the Titan and get a decent reg.
That said, very few fill stations here will give you a fill over 3300 psi.
My Oceanic first stage yokes are all rated at 3500 psi; FDX10, CDX5, PX3 and PX2. Sell the Titan and get a decent reg.
That said, very few fill stations here will give you a fill over 3300 psi.
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