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Apeks XL4 OCEA Octopus Dive Regulator

Apeks  |  SKU: RS118120
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Description

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Features

  • Compact and lightweight second stage improves comfort and helps reduce jaw fatigue on long duration dives.
  • High-performance pneumatically balanced lever-operated poppet valve.
  • Large, over-molded self-flushing and controllable purge button.
  • Ergonomic Venturi lever is easy to use and locate.
  • Flexible nylon braided hose has better cold water performance than a traditional rubber hose.
  • Standard metallic hose connection for interchangeability.
  • Comfo-bite mouthpiece has a unique bridge that fits across the upper palate and does not require bite pressure to stay in place.
  • Reusable mouthpiece clip makes it simple to change mouthpieces in the field.
  • Durable and flexible rubber exhaust tee provides excellent bubble diversion.

Specifications

  • Connections: Yoke and DIN available
  • Type of first stage: Over-balanced diaphragm design, environmentally sealed
  • Body Type: One piece machined body
  • Number of HP ports: 2 (7/16" UNF)
  • Number of MP ports: 4 (3/8" UNF)
  • Weight:
    • DIN – 905g (2 lb)
    • Yoke – 1041g (2.3 lb)
  • Environmental Dry Kit: Standard
  • First stage exterior: Satin
  • Cold water use: Yes
  • Type of second stage: Pneumatically balanced
  • Opening Effort Control Knob: No
  • Integrated Venturi Lever: Yes
  • Mouthpiece: Comfo-bite™
  • Exhaust tee: Standard, one set
  • Heat Exchanger for freezing resistance: Yes
  • Hose type: Braided Flexi-hose
  • Overall work of breathing (WOB) scores: Avg. 0.90 joules/liter

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does a scuba regulator need servicing?

Follow the interval in your regulator's manual, since manufacturers commonly specify an annual inspection or a set number of dives and many warranties depend on it. A regulator is life-support equipment, so service belongs with a factory-trained technician rather than being attempted at home. Have it looked at sooner than scheduled if you notice increased breathing effort, free-flow, bubbles, or water in the second stage.

How do I rinse and care for a regulator after diving?

Make sure the dust cap is dry and firmly seated over the first-stage inlet before the regulator goes anywhere near water, because water inside the first stage is the leading cause of internal corrosion. Rinse in fresh water without pressing the purge button, since purging while depressurized can draw water back into the second stage. Shake out the water and hang it to dry with the hoses in wide, gentle loops rather than tight bends.

Can I fly with a scuba regulator?

Regulators travel well and are usually best carried in hand luggage where they will not be crushed or lost. A regulator holds no gas of its own, so there is nothing inherently problematic about it on an aircraft, though the airline and security screeners always have the final say. Pack it dry with the dust cap in place, in a padded regulator bag or wrapped in soft gear.

Can I use my regulator with nitrox?

Many modern regulators are supplied as suitable for nitrox mixes up to 40 percent oxygen, which is the widely used recreational industry standard, while anything above that requires dedicated oxygen-clean equipment and procedures. Confirm what your specific regulator's manual states, and follow your nitrox training and your fill station's requirements. Never assume a regulator is oxygen-service clean simply because it looks clean or is new.

What is the difference between DIN and yoke regulators?

A yoke (A-clamp) fitting clamps over the tank valve and is the most common connection across much of the recreational world, while a DIN fitting screws into the valve and is standard in much of Europe and in technical diving. DIN captures the o-ring inside the threads, which many divers consider more secure, but yoke is often what rental cylinders provide. Adapters exist in both directions, so check what is used where you dive before deciding.

What is the octopus regulator for?

The octopus is your backup second stage, carried so you can share air with a buddy who is out of gas, or breathe from it yourself if your primary fails or free-flows. It is normally on a longer, brightly colored hose so it is easy to find and hand over under stress. Secure it in the triangle between your chin and the bottom of your rib cage so it is instantly accessible and not dragging through sand or coral.

How should I store a regulator between dive trips?

Store it fully dry, out of sunlight, with the dust cap in place and the hoses in wide loops rather than tightly coiled. Avoid hanging it by the second stages for long periods, which stresses the hose fittings; laying it flat in a padded bag or hanging it by the first stage is kinder. If it has sat unused for a long stretch, have it checked before your next trip rather than assuming it is ready to dive.