Regulator want list

[Suther2136]

Quick question. I'm shopping for my first regulator and I need to know what the basic considerations should be. Can someone give me a short list of MUST HAVE technology is for a good regulator?

 

[JackSpearo]

must have?


atomic...

 

[Suther2136]

I was thinking more like "balanced", "piston", "diaphram", manufactures that are good, bad whatever. Kind of a feature check list.

Thanks.

 

[David P]

balanced is nice, but then you can get a nice Scuba Pro Mk2 with a R190 for about $250. it is not balanced but its a bullet proof reg. People have their preferences between piston and diaphragm, its like Ford vs Chevy. They both have advantages/drawbacks. If you stick with Scuba Pro, Atomic, Apeks, and a few others, you cant get a bad reg. Having said all that I would look for a second stage that is adjustable, if it is not adjustable, the cracking pressure is hardly ever set real smooth and you will have more work of breathing. Then again, find a good tech and he can adjust it for ya...

 

[1_T_Submariner]

Ease of service might be a consideration.
Sealed if cold water.

I dive a Zeagle Envoy Deluxe.

 

[Couv]

Hi Suther,

This comes up frequently so I started this thread....hope it helps.....couv

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?p=2930879#post2930879

 

[Suther2136]

Couv, All,

Thanks for the info very, good stuff.

 

[Bubble Junky]

I love my Apeks regs (ATX200s) - dependable, adjustable and easy to service.
Apeks.