Your opions on Apeks TX40 regulator

[joanna05]

I have just passed my PADI OW and am looking to buy my own gear, I have been looking at Apeks TX40 regulator and would appreciate any advice. The majority of time I will be diving in cold water, (Northern England, what can I say) so I need a regulator that can cope with this kind of temp.

 

[dougaldiver]

Welcome to the wonderful world of diving.

After 12 years of diving with Posiedon regs (Cyklon 5000) I have just changed to Apex (DS4 first stage with TX50 primary and TX40 backup). I have only managed a couple of dives with them and so far I am very impressed. The only real difference between the TX50 and the TX40 is a knob on the TX50 for adjusting the cracking resistance and to be honest I don't think you really need this.

I think when bought as a package the TX40 (or 50) comes with a DST first stage which has a turret and has one non standard size MP port (1/2 inch instead of 3/8).

I haven't done enough with them yet to be able to recommend them but if you look around at some of the UK forums you will see they consistently get high praise.

 

[jonnythan]

http://www.jonnythan.com/pictures/prescott_3-12-05/html/img_2585.html
That's me in 1 degree water. Guess what reg I have in my mouth? The TX40.

http://www.jonnythan.com/pictures/dutch_springs_1-18-04/img_6020.html
My rig is the one with the green tank attached.

Great regulator. The environmentally sealed 1st stage is great. It breathes well, and it's very easy to service. I highly recommend it.

 

[GoodOmens]

http://www.jonnythan.com/pictures/prescott_3-12-05/html/img_2585.html
That's me in 1 degree water. Guess what reg I have in my mouth? The TX40.

Wow you look remarkably comfortable in that shot ... like your frozen to death or something lol.

 

[Tavi]

Another for the Apeks regs. I have several. I've had 'em down to 37f with no problems.

 

[rescuediver009]

You will enjoy this reg as mentioned it has the environmental seal and heat sink which make it a great cold water reg.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

The ATX 40 is reviewed here: http://www.scubadiving.com/gear/regulators/best_new_regs/

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