Yoke regulator switch to DIN

[selytch]

I guess this is reverse of common practice.

Some time ago I've bought an Apeks ATX200. Yoke. Now I decided to go with doubles setup which will be DIN. I can get an Apeks first stage with DIN. Can I convert/switch my first Yoke to work on DIN tanks? Or should I just try selling the Yoke and getting another DIN?

Thanks for reply.

Addendum. I found this link http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/UDRDAKL.html?kbid=1535
But this looks too unreliable to me (fitting a Yoke on 300Bar tank???). Any better solutions? And this one is sold out too...

Also, any suggestions whether 200 or 300Bar manifold should I choose?

 

[tonka97]

I guess this is reverse of common practice.

Some time ago I've bought an Apeks ATX200. Yoke. Now I decided to go with doubles setup which will be DIN. I can get an Apeks first stage with DIN. Can I convert/switch my first Yoke to work on DIN tanks? Or should I just try selling the Yoke and getting another DIN?

Thanks for reply.

Addendum. I found this link http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/UDRDAKL.html?kbid=1535
But this looks too unreliable to me (fitting a Yoke on 300Bar tank???). Any better solutions? And this one is sold out too...

Also, any suggestions whether 200 or 300Bar manifold should I choose?

This may be interesting, especially re: 200 300 Bar....
http://diveriteexpress.com/library/valves.shtml

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Most yoke 1st stages can be switched to DIN, and back again if desired. The 1st stages that I'm familiar with (Aqua Lung and Oceanic) can either have a Yoke adapter or DIN adapter installed. The Yoke adapter is held in place typically by a 1" nut, while the DIN adapter screws right into the same opening on the 1st stage. The DIN unit you're looking at on Leasure Pro screws into the 1st stage opening once the Yoke adapter is removed. It's not an adapter. The 1st stage becomes a DIN first stage.

In terms of whether to get a 200 or 300 bar manifold, if you are getting DIN regs and will only ever be using DIN regs with your doubles, I'd suggest you get a 300 bar manifold. The benefit of the 200 bar manifold from Thermo is that it includes two Thermo Pro DIN/K valves that can be either DIN or K by simply screwing in an insert that comes with each valve. That would allow you to use either DIN or Yoke regs. If that isn't important, go with the 300 bar DIN only manifold.

 

[giles45shop]

I had a TX50/DST that was originally yoke. Apeks sells a conversion kit whuch changes it to a DIN fitting. As another poster mentioned, it was one large diameter nut to remove, take off the yolk and install the DIN fittting. Cost was ~$60 and installed for free at my LDS in about 10 minutes. On-line it was ~ $45 for the part, so the LDS was a good deal. I would guess the ATX 200 is similar.

 

[John_B]

For anyone who reads this but doesn't bother to click on tonka's link, here is the short answer: For a DIN regulator you always want a 300 Bar fitting. That way it will fit either 200 Bar or 300 Bar DIN valves or manifolds.

John

 

[ianr33]

Get the Apeks conversion kit. Real easy to change it out.

This is what you need
http://www.scubastore.com/product.a...tipo=REGULATORS&subtipo=, spare parts&desde=0

 

[Jimmer]

Just order the correct Apeks DIN conversion, similar to the one you posted the link to. Or get your local Apeks dealer to do it for you. It's not at all unreliable and will make your reg identical to one shipped from the factory as a DIN reg.

 

[350xfire]

I went with 300-bar din after being told that they can handle a little more abuse by my tech instructor.

 

[Eris Lucan7*]

Yep 300 is better then 200bar as well.

E.L.7*

 

[John_B]

For a while Apeks made their Yoke to DIN conversion with a plastic wheel, if you go that route you might want to hold out for the one with the metal wheel.

John