One change I have noticed between the T2X and earlier models of the Titanium line is the change of the HP seat retainer to Monel. It seems like this would have no effect on the use of Nitrox, it seem like the O-ring in the body of the regulator seals this part from having any contact with the HP gas. Am I missing something and can you explain why this change was made? When Atomic does an upgrade of an earlier model to a T2X is this a part that is replaced? Thanks.
T2X difference from earlier models
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Atomic Aquatics
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Hi Bractime.....These design revisions were required to handle the compatibility with nitrox. And yes, we do replaced the seat retainer when an an earlier T model has come in for the upgrade. Thank you bractime.
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Downing
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I think the titanium to monel HP seat retainer and the o-ring were the only parts that were replaced when I upgraded my T2 to a T2x. That and a new stage 2 cover reflecting the reg as a "T2x" model.
I was kind of surprised that was all there was to it.
I did the upgrade so there wouldn't be any issues with nixtrox dedication--not that I actually dedicated the reg after using nitrox anyway, ahem.
Funny thing, I never saw anything on the AA website or at my LDS about T2x upgrade kits. I learned about them here on ScubaBoard in the Equipment forum and called AA to confirm.
Then I dropped off my reg at my LDS. They called AA with the serial number as kits varied depending on when the reg was manufactured. My reg at that time was about two years old, I think, give or take a year.
I was kind of surprised that was all there was to it.
I did the upgrade so there wouldn't be any issues with nixtrox dedication--not that I actually dedicated the reg after using nitrox anyway, ahem.
Funny thing, I never saw anything on the AA website or at my LDS about T2x upgrade kits. I learned about them here on ScubaBoard in the Equipment forum and called AA to confirm.
Then I dropped off my reg at my LDS. They called AA with the serial number as kits varied depending on when the reg was manufactured. My reg at that time was about two years old, I think, give or take a year.
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Scared Silly
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To my knowledge and depending on the model there are 4 parts that get swapped out to be monel; piston, HP seat retainer, swivel retainer, and the yoke nut.
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