Us Divers Se2 ?

[gaudencio]

I like to increase the air intake in my SE2. I had it fixed by the dealer that I bought it from and he said that it is already on it's max. During my dive in bohol last May. My DM said that I can increase the air flow by adjusting the first stage. he has done it to his REG. Is this true or not?
Jimmy T.

 

[rescuediver009]

I don't quite understand what you mean by increasing the flow of a regulator. A regulator is desonged for a certain flow rate and only so much air can get through that space.

The only thing I can think of is increasing the IP of the reg, and you wouldn't want to do that either. The manufacturer sets a recommended IP and you shouldn't run a reg at more than that as it increases the wear and tear on the parts...

 

[scubafanatic]

.....you might be better served making sure your regulator is freshly serviced.....one of the very simple things you can do to greatly increase performance is make sure your 1st-stage 'filter' is new......even a little bit of contamination (like dried salt from an ocean dive) getting on that filter will greatly reduce your air flow.

Karl

 

[gaudencio]

Thanks for the reply, I'll take note of that.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

You can ensure the intermediate pressure is at the top of the recommended range, but that is about it for increasing flow rate.

 

[gaudencio]

You can ensure the intermediate pressure is at the top of the recommended range, but that is about it for increasing flow rate.

I ever i had it adjusted. Will there be a considerable change in breathing. Will I notice it improves?