tank valve compatibility around the world

[Edward3c]

Is it correct to assume that all tank valves can be turned into DIN-compat by removing the inserts in the middle? Have you ever seen any tank that cannot accept a DIN reg? (If you have, please share your country/region, if possible)


Thanks.

Edit: I'm asking because I've got a DIN reg and I'm wondering if I should bring a set of hex keys or the DIN-to-yoke adapter when travelling. I'd much prefer the former since the yoke setup is bulky

When I started out there were only yoke valves, I only switched when I bought 300bar cylinders.
When I travel I carry both yoke and DIN attachments. It’s simple to remove one and replace with the other.

 

[Wibble]

I'm a bit slow today - but I still don't understand why yoke tank valves are any more resistant to abuses? (In fact, I would imagine it's more maintenance because it's got the o-ring in it, which presumably needs replacing every once in a while)

They're self-alerting with a loud bang to wake everyone up to the need for yet another O-ring replacement.


The thing I find most interesting in the Yoke v DIN debate is that the technical dive community all use DIN, yet this hasn't filtered down to the recreational community.

Useful to be reminded to bring adapters when visiting American-influenced locations.

 

[rongoodman]

I just bought a yoke first stage for traveling.

 

[tbone1004]

They're self-alerting with a loud bang to wake everyone up to the need for yet another O-ring replacement.


The thing I find most interesting in the Yoke v DIN debate is that the technical dive community all use DIN, yet this hasn't filtered down to the recreational community.

Useful to be reminded to bring adapters when visiting American-influenced locations.

it is trickling down and that's where most of the new tanks being bought have convertible valves in this country. Either way though I don't think you'll see the caribbean shops change all of theirs over to DIN because of how annoying it is as a fitting for the shops. I certainly much prefer yoke when filling.

 

[Hojo in SC]

I have my Yoke to Din adapters in my kit ready to take with me at all times, starting next week when I get into Sidemount.