Question Warped yoke A-clamp self repair?

[JeemyT]

Hi all,

I have an apeks xtx yoke 1st stage that was recently damaged after getting struck by another cylinder on a boat while attached to my own cylinder. The A-clamp frame is now warped, which prevents proper pressurisation and so is unusable. The 1st stage itself is fine, but has anyone ever encountered a similar issue? Can a warped yoke clamp be fixed DIY, or would it be best to buy a conversion kit and just stick a new yoke or din on there? Cheers.

 

[lairdb]

Well said. I think the part is toast for now. Can you suggest where I can find a replacement yoke clamp for $30 (I'm assuming USD)? Possibly without committing to a full replacement conversion kit? Apeks hasn't responded for several weeks...

I think the yoke is the same across most or all Apeks. ( @Colliam7 ?) (@buddhasummer ?)

Yoke Clamp Polished AP1403 - RG912036

MANDA Malta is a leading distributor of scuba diving equipment, well known for its high quality scuba products. All of the company’s products carry renowned brand-names that originate from suppliers with a vast experience and great reputation in the segment of scuba diving equipment. dive shop...

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Apeks Yoke AP1403

online recreational technical scuba diving and snorkel equipment

aquasportscuba.com

…or if associated parts are damaged, the kit:

Apeks 1e trap aansluiting INT chroom

You can contact Scuba Support for service, repair and modification of all your diving equipment.<br /> From replacing the battery of your dive computer or repairing

www.scubasupport.nl

Apeks INT conversion kit: DIN to INT YOKE / Chrome (AP0210)

SF-1 ScubaFreaks

www.sf-1.eu

Apeks Apeks 1. Stufe Anschluss INT chrom | Original Shop | Peli™ Products Distributor | Authorities, Industry, Retail, Business, Consumers | Peli™ AIR Cases | Peli™ Cases | Peli™ Storm Cases | Peli™ Flashlights | Berlin | Germany | The Original sinc

EUR 87,06, Warehouse status: In stock (ships immediately) , Manufacturer: Apeks, MPN: AP0210, EAN: 4042672089576, Tauchen > Werkstatt > Atemregler > Ersatzteile

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Also see

Apeks TX50-40 Service Manual

Edit: better copy: https://manilvabuceo.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/apeks-tx50-40-1st-stage-service-manual.pdf

 

[JeemyT]

simple question:

Are there other brand yokes that fit that retainer nut? The connection is pretty basic....

This is assuming the retainer "nut" isn't damaged too...

The dive shop I'm working at stocks scubapro MK2 1st stages, but the yoke clamp is a little small to be used as a substitute.

 

[gratefulmjc]

Can you suggest where I can find a replacement yoke clamp for $30 (I'm assuming USD)?

A few months ago I got a new Apeks yoke thru @buddhasummer. It was $43 AUS plus shipping. You will see in his Trader History that he's a great source (and guy).

 

[buddhasummer]

Missed this thread. If you need help feel free to DM me

 

[buddhasummer]

A few months ago I got a new Apeks yoke thru @buddhasummer. It was $43 AUS plus shipping. You will see in his Trader History that he's a great source (and guy).

Thank you for the kind words. A great source, yes, a great guy I don't know.

 

[buddhasummer]

I think the yoke is the same across most or all Apeks. ( @Colliam7 ?) (@buddhasummer ?)

Yoke Clamp Polished AP1403 - RG912036

MANDA Malta is a leading distributor of scuba diving equipment, well known for its high quality scuba products. All of the company’s products carry renowned brand-names that originate from suppliers with a vast experience and great reputation in the segment of scuba diving equipment. dive shop...

mandamalta.com

Apeks Yoke AP1403

online recreational technical scuba diving and snorkel equipment

aquasportscuba.com

…or if associated parts are damaged, the kit:

Apeks 1e trap aansluiting INT chroom

You can contact Scuba Support for service, repair and modification of all your diving equipment.<br /> From replacing the battery of your dive computer or repairing

www.scubasupport.nl

Apeks INT conversion kit: DIN to INT YOKE / Chrome (AP0210)

SF-1 ScubaFreaks

www.sf-1.eu

Apeks Apeks 1. Stufe Anschluss INT chrom | Original Shop | Peli™ Products Distributor | Authorities, Industry, Retail, Business, Consumers | Peli™ AIR Cases | Peli™ Cases | Peli™ Storm Cases | Peli™ Flashlights | Berlin | Germany | The Original sinc

EUR 87,06, Warehouse status: In stock (ships immediately) , Manufacturer: Apeks, MPN: AP0210, EAN: 4042672089576, Tauchen > Werkstatt > Atemregler > Ersatzteile

en.watersafety.shop

Also see

Apeks TX50-40 Service Manual

Edit: better copy: https://manilvabuceo.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/apeks-tx50-40-1st-stage-service-manual.pdf

Yoke is the same on DS4/DST/UST/FSR on other variants some are satin or special edition.

You don't need kit, just yoke and inlet.

As I said DM me. I can get the parts you need.

(I haven't read whole thread properly)

 

[buddhasummer]

You need:

RG912041 yoke inlet
RG912036 yoke clamp

 

[rsingler]

I'd be willing to bet the 041 connector is just fine.
Did exactly the same thing for a Hollis someone sent me, and only needed a new yoke.

 

[-JD-]

I'd be willing to bet the 041 connector is just fine.
Did exactly the same thing for a Hollis someone sent me, and only needed a new yoke.

I was thinking similarly.
And one step further - as long as the through-hole and inlet-hex recess dimensions are "dimensionally compatible", it really shouldn't matter what brand yoke it is functionally.

 

[buddhasummer]

I'd be willing to bet the 041 connector is just fine.
Did exactly the same thing for a Hollis someone sent me, and only needed a new yoke.

My bad, im blind, i thought second photo was bent inlet, but now I see it's just a side on view of the yoke