Regulator vs octopus

[Aigtbootbp]

Just curious about something. Could someone use a regular regulator as an octopus? I am a very new diver and I have an extra regulator and was wondering if I should keep it as a spare just in case. I know I can swap it out with my primary if needed but for a secondary?
Thanks.

 

[Teamcasa]

Yes. Virtually any regulator can be used as an octo.

 

[KY_BOB]

Absolutely.

 

[Will]

Well I'd sure hope so...

 

[ivobj]

Not problem at all, I use two regs exactly equal regs, as primary and backup.

 

[pafindr]

The only difference between a regular 2nd stage and an octo is the color.
When companies sell regs as an octo they make it in yellow. If you want to you can have an octo, or a regular 2nd stage, in any color you want.

 

[BioLogic]

I'm no equipment guru, but an LDS guy I consider highly knowledgeable suggested I make sure whatever reg I would be donating in an OOA situation could breathe easily upside down. Apparently some regs (mostly older) tend to breathe wet when inverted. In an OOA situation, especially without extra-long hoses, the recipient might get the octo in upside down.

 

[SailNaked]

certainly not, an octopus has 8 legs and you should never substitute your regulator with and octopus, besides they will slime it all up. Here is what will happen if you try.
YouTube - Giant Octopus Attacks Diver

 

[fnfalman]

I'm sorry but the octopus (aka Safety Second) is a specialized piece of equipment. That's why it always comes with a yellow hose and a yellow cover.







JUST KIDDING!!!

 

[KarolinaKid]

Not problem at all, I use two regs exactly equal regs, as primary and backup.

Same for me.