flyguy
Contributor
I thought for sure this would already be on here but I searched and couldn't find anything.
Anyhow, to the point.....
If DIN is supposed to be superior to Yoke, why does just about every tank (especially aluminums) and first stage come default with a yoke adapter and not a DIN. I have a couple HP steel tanks and they're DIN with a Yoke screw in adapter... showing they still need to be compatible with the majority. Even a regulator like the Atomic M1 that is more of a "technical" regulator is easier found with a yoke connector.
The basic design of DIN appears simple and more effective and I can't imagine it costs more to manufacture. It's rated for a higher pressure and it's easier to assemble. Is it just so new that the majority of the industry hasn't adopted it yet? Are there so many yoke tanks out there that it's not worth replacing the valves because yoke works just fine in general?
Any insights would be cool.
Anyhow, to the point.....
If DIN is supposed to be superior to Yoke, why does just about every tank (especially aluminums) and first stage come default with a yoke adapter and not a DIN. I have a couple HP steel tanks and they're DIN with a Yoke screw in adapter... showing they still need to be compatible with the majority. Even a regulator like the Atomic M1 that is more of a "technical" regulator is easier found with a yoke connector.
The basic design of DIN appears simple and more effective and I can't imagine it costs more to manufacture. It's rated for a higher pressure and it's easier to assemble. Is it just so new that the majority of the industry hasn't adopted it yet? Are there so many yoke tanks out there that it's not worth replacing the valves because yoke works just fine in general?
Any insights would be cool.