Well, four months later, and we're putting the finishing touches on the 316SS turreted diaphragm first stage with a microadjustable balanced second that I believe beats the XTX50.
The body has been redesigned for better cold water performance, and the machining is superb. We've addressed Apeks' problem with their champagne bubbles from the diaphragm clamp at the 1-2 year mark, and the HP seat and diaphragm are excellent.
As you can see, in addition to 316SS, a fifth port comes standard. I hope to have the latest version in my hands within a month, and the reg and service manual should appear on Scubagaskets website soon after.
The second stage barrel is also 316SS, along with the hose ends. After diving and deliberately neglecting a prototype during my Anilao trip a few months ago, things stayed nicely in tune. The oxidation in the nooks and crannies that had started due to my deliberately not rinsing the set for a month after the trip disappeared in a quick little 10% citric acid bath.
If you dive and like Apeks DST, Dive-Rite or HOG, then this needs to be your next reg.
Bulletproof and made for DIY service. Any shop that can handle the above brands will be right at home here, as the improvements are significant re: performance but subtle. If you didn't look closely, you'd be forgiven for thinking this was an Apeks.
Scubagaskets now has both a piston and a diaphragm first stage. Pick your fave. The microadjustable second will only come with the diaphragm set, I think.
Even if tariffs come true, I'll bet the price point will be favorable compared to a four port Apeks, but as noted, this one comes standard with the fifth port. And stainless steel - did I say that?
The body has been redesigned for better cold water performance, and the machining is superb. We've addressed Apeks' problem with their champagne bubbles from the diaphragm clamp at the 1-2 year mark, and the HP seat and diaphragm are excellent.
As you can see, in addition to 316SS, a fifth port comes standard. I hope to have the latest version in my hands within a month, and the reg and service manual should appear on Scubagaskets website soon after.
The second stage barrel is also 316SS, along with the hose ends. After diving and deliberately neglecting a prototype during my Anilao trip a few months ago, things stayed nicely in tune. The oxidation in the nooks and crannies that had started due to my deliberately not rinsing the set for a month after the trip disappeared in a quick little 10% citric acid bath.
If you dive and like Apeks DST, Dive-Rite or HOG, then this needs to be your next reg.
Bulletproof and made for DIY service. Any shop that can handle the above brands will be right at home here, as the improvements are significant re: performance but subtle. If you didn't look closely, you'd be forgiven for thinking this was an Apeks.
Scubagaskets now has both a piston and a diaphragm first stage. Pick your fave. The microadjustable second will only come with the diaphragm set, I think.
Even if tariffs come true, I'll bet the price point will be favorable compared to a four port Apeks, but as noted, this one comes standard with the fifth port. And stainless steel - did I say that?
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