Thinking about selling my ATX 50

[Potapko]

I have read a great deal from past threads discussing bubble interference. I have to say that I disagree with the majority. I am dissatisfied with my Apeks because of the bubbles. Anybody want to trade for a TX perhaps? I want the longer exhaust tee. opinions on why Apeks shortened the exhaust?

 

[ShakaZulu]

Wow, sorry to hear that.........I love mine. Guess if you don't move forward bubbles could be a problem.

 

[Potapko]

Wow, sorry to hear that.........I love mine. Guess if you don't move forward bubbles could be a problem.

I do tend to like to hover and check things out. That is when the problem occurs.

 

[Bob3]

Sounds like you could use a double hose.

 

[rescuediver009]

The main reason for reducing the size of the entire second stage is to reduce the weight of the regulator as well as creating a smaller diaphragm for inhalation resistance. You must be tilting pretty close to vetical if you have this problem. I never have it with mine as I am always horizontal.

 

[Potapko]

The main reason for reducing the size of the entire second stage is to reduce the weight of the regulator as well as creating a smaller diaphragm for inhalation resistance. You must be tilting pretty close to vetical if you have this problem. I never have it with mine as I am always horizontal.

I read this on a previous thread and being fairly new, accepted it. However over the weekend I spent some time trying it out. I found that the only position in which the bubbles did not intefere was not only horizontal but LOOKING DOWN! If I even tip my head to look forward without forward movement, the bubbles come up in front of my face.

Couldn't verify statement so I pulled it

 

[rescuediver009]

I read this on a previous thread and being fairly new, accepted it. However over the weekend I spent some time trying it out. I found that the only position in which the bubbles did not intefere was not only horizontal but LOOKING DOWN! If I even tip my head to look forward without forward movement, the bubbles come up in front of my face.

Couldn't verify statement so I pulled it

About the missing statement regarding the scubalab test, I believe that they also said that the Apeks lost some points for a 'not very accessible' venturi lever and adjustment knob. As youknow this is a crock, so their results are debatable to me.

 

[Scubaroo]

Sounds like you could use a double hose.

Geez Bob, maybe you should bring one to market (please).

Wonder how much notice Apeks takes of diver feedback - I really don't notice the bubble interference unless I look for it, but a longer tee on the ATX series might be nice.

 

[rgerman95]

.......but a longer tee on the ATX series might be nice.

Can you retro-fit a TX tee to the ATX? Or from one of the other models in their line?

 

[jonnythan]

I have some TX40's and would love to trade with you