The New Atomic TFX

[BoltSnap]

Another day another day of testing. Not much to add but for a summary. My spouse and I both agreed that it breathed nicely but once it started breathing wet it was quite annoying. I tried a few times to really clear it while changing positions and often had residual wetness.

In the end we both swapped back to our Tx1. At this point replacing the valve is high on the list. I really wish I could do that but alas will be on a boat in five days.

One final comment I can see buyers of a high end reg such of this one being disappointed with the wetness. I certainly would be. In my case this reg was a returned purchase. So I certainly hope the valve solves the issue. I bring this up because I am surprised it was not caught during development and testing.

I think you are being very unfair here. You know very well that Atomic changed the valve for a good reason. You should have waited for the update before diving with the older version and making the report.


Totally unfair and borderline intentionally unjustified attack.

 

[lexvil]

Another day another day of testing. Not much to add but for a summary. My spouse and I both agreed that it breathed nicely but once it started breathing wet it was quite annoying. I tried a few times to really clear it while changing positions and often had residual wetness.

In the end we both swapped back to our Tx1. At this point replacing the valve is high on the list. I really wish I could do that but alas will be on a boat in five days.

One final comment I can see buyers of a high end reg such of this one being disappointed with the wetness. I certainly would be. In my case this reg was a returned purchase. So I certainly hope the valve solves the issue. I bring this up because I am surprised it was not caught during development and testing.

Are you near any dealers who may be able to swap the exhaust valve? Contact Atomic and ask if there is anything they can do before your trip. Have you tried exhaling at different speeds to determine the effect? I haven’t had an opportunity to dive inverted except in the pool, didn’t notice anything amiss there, mine is the later version with the grey valve.

 

[Geo7]

Another day another day of testing. Not much to add but for a summary. My spouse and I both agreed that it breathed nicely but once it started breathing wet it was quite annoying. I tried a few times to really clear it while changing positions and often had residual wetness.

In the end we both swapped back to our Tx1. At this point replacing the valve is high on the list. I really wish I could do that but alas will be on a boat in five days.

One final comment I can see buyers of a high end reg such of this one being disappointed with the wetness. I certainly would be. In my case this reg was a returned purchase. So I certainly hope the valve solves the issue. I bring this up because I am surprised it was not caught during development and testing.

Wow, it is that noticeable? With the new grey valve this seems entirely fixed. Can Atomic send you a new exhaust valve for your trip?

I hardly know anything about manufacturing, but could imagine that an external supplier did not make the final parts identical to the prototypes they tested, so then had to re-do them once the discrepancy and problem was discovered? I bet TFX prototypes have been in secret testing for years. And this happened despite the valuable lessons they must have learned with the D400...

The woes of early adopters... Down the road you'll be able to boast "I had one of the very first TFX when they came out."

 

[Scared Silly]

I think you are being very unfair here. You know very well that Atomic changed the valve for a good reason. You should have waited for the update before diving with the older version and making the report.


Totally unfair and borderline intentionally unjustified attack.

You have completely misunderstood my comment. Reread my comment. @Geo7 Understood what was meant.

My comment was in reference to when the regulator was initially released not now. Akin to buying a new sports car only to have a recall. One would be disappointed.

This reg was purchased and returned after a trip. It then came to me. Obviously that person was disappointed.

I know about the recall. AA and Huish are 10 miles away from my house. But it is not clear what are the parts status. Last I recall @rsingler noted parts kits are being made up but dealers do not have them.

I am already on my trip. We did a bunch of shore based diving first. When I return I will reach out to them directly as they have helpful to locals.

 

[BoltSnap]

You have completely misunderstood my comment. Reread my comment. @Geo7 Understood what was meant.

My comment was in reference to when the regulator was initially released not now. Akin to buying a new sports car only to have a recall. One would be disappointed.

This reg was purchased and returned after a trip. It then came to me. Obviously that person was disappointed.

I know about the recall. AA and Huish are 10 miles away from my house. But it is not clear what are the parts status. Last I recall @rsingler noted parts kits are being made up but dealers do not have them.

I am already on my trip. We did a bunch of shore based diving first. When I return I will reach out to them directly as they have helpful to locals.

I am waiting for another detailed report from you after you get the new parts. I won't buy it until I know that you are happy and satisfied. I just can't even touch it if you aren't happy!!!

 

[Geo7]

Thanks Scared Silly for your report, and thanks Boltsnap for pointing out that the issues reported apply to the first version of that exhaust valve, not the current version of the reg! Hey, at least this is an honest thread mentioning everything we know about that reg.

I am glad it's just a $5 part that is almost user replaceable. But yeah, I'd be dissapointed if I spent good money on two new regs for a trip but can't get that part. I would have given you my exhaust valve for that trip. I am sure it'll be a great trip nevertheless!

 

[Scared Silly]

I am waiting for another detailed report from you after you get the new parts. I won't buy it until I know that you are happy and satisfied. I just can't even touch it if you aren't happy!!!

Well I will not be happy unless my spouse is happy. So you better hope that happens.

 

[BoltSnap]

Well I will not be happy unless my spouse is happy. So you better hope that happens.

I know that very well; if Mama isn't happy, Papa will never be happy

 

[Scared Silly]

A minor update. I dropped the second stage off at Huish this afternoon. I asked for the new exhaust valve and the lever to be replaced. I should have it back in a couple of weeks. I was told that AA hopes to have the repair kits to the dealers next month.

We did not use the reg for the second half of the trip. However while diving my TX1 I took note of when there was any wet breathing which was seldom. Only a couple of times was it really noticeable.

 

[BoltSnap]

We did not use the reg for the second half of the trip.

Because of the wet breathing or something else?