Y valve vrs octo off the 1st stage

[dpreviti]

Hey Group,


I just got a good going out of business sale and picked up a pair of Alum 80's for $60. My question is they have a y valve which I assume is for another first stage & octopus setup. I am diving with my octo on my 1st stage in a 2hp port.

What are the advantages to a second 1st? Is it that regular of an occurance to blow out a ring that redundency is required? If that is the case is two regs on one 1st really just a false sense of security other then of course being able to share air with your buddy?

I OWD right now but want my gear to be able to expand into other more tech stuff, so buying another 1st isn't a big issue.

Thanks

Dave

 

[TheRedHead]

If one regulator free flows, you can shut down the valve without shutting off your air. They are mostly used with bigger single tanks than an AL 80.

 

[dpreviti]

oh I'm sorry to sound neive it has a cut-out between the Y? I haven't gotten them yet.


Thanks for the quick response.

Dave

 

[spectrum]

The ones I have seen had a valve on each branch.