Where to buy [US]? Apeks 'high profile' drysuit exhaust valve flapper

[justinthedeeps]

I am looking for a US source for the flapper valves that go in the Apeks 'high profile' drysuit exhaust valve (ca ~2018)

Service kit Apeks high profile dump valve (AP0226)

SF-1 ScubaFreaks

www.sf-1.eu

Anyone know who stocks & sells them?

Related question: the suit hole diameter for this valve is ~39mm / 1.5 inches.
Do newer Apeks exhaust valves fit that hole diameter? I am hearing 36mm / 1-3/8" for those.

 

[grantctobin]

I am looking for a US source for the flapper valves that go in the Apeks 'high profile' drysuit exhaust valve (ca ~2018)

Service kit Apeks high profile dump valve (AP0226)

SF-1 ScubaFreaks

www.sf-1.eu

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Anyone know who stocks & sells them?

Related question: the suit hole diameter for this valve is ~39mm / 1.5 inches.
Do newer Apeks exhaust valves fit that hole diameter? I am hearing 36mm / 1-3/8" for those.

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Unless it has changed, Apeks US distributor does not disseminate parts kits for dump valves. As such, there is little choice but to order from Europe or otherwise.

 

[justinthedeeps]

Thanks for the info.

To answer my own [second] question, both of the Apeks valve types are listed at 37mm on the Euro site, even though the actual measurement I got (with both calipers and tape) was 38-39mm

Apeks High Profile Dump Valve (AP0158)

SF-1 ScubaFreaks

www.sf-1.eu

Apeks Low Profile Dump Valve AP0704

SF-1 ScubaFreaks

www.sf-1.eu

Various US online shops list the valves, but do not include the hole specification. Hence the measurement quoted could be 1-3/8 inches, whereas the actual drysuit hole measures 1.5 inches for a factory-fitted/gasketed valve hole.

 

[happy-diver]

Well chief the hole in the gasket you glue onto the suit for both the 158 and 704 is 37mm

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[happy-diver]

Both valves are also 37mm

 

[mr_v]

I had the same question. As I needed the valve asap, I bought a backup from Extreme Exposure. Yes, the price was high, but I needed the valve asap. If you don't mind waiting, get the valves from Europe by purchasing a bunch of items from companies like DeepStop.de. European brand prices are cheaper in EU, so if you smart about packing your cart, you'll end up saving $ even with shipping charges.

 

[happy-diver]

Seaskin is value packed, yeah buy some other stuff, cheapest fastest postage

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[mr_v]

I got my valve from Extreme Exposure. It is Santi-branded. No way I am putting it on my suit. Will probably change out the internals or ship it back. Grrrrr...

 

[justinthedeeps]

Is Santiagucci not cool anymore?
Am able to 'streamline' most of the patches & logos off Santi/Halycon/Guey stuff, learned that in the Fundy class when they stripped off all my weight pouches and took away a D ring

 

[mr_v]

Is Santiagucci not cool anymore?
Am able to 'streamline' most of the patches & logos off Santi/Halycon/Guey stuff, learned that in the Fundy class when they stripped off all my weight pouches and took away a D ring

Thank you for the tip. Unfortunately, I will be stripping Santigucci logos off the exhaust valve.

My original valve completely failed and I had to put something else in. A friend suggested duct tape, but I went with the Santi/Apex amalgam.