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Description
Description
The Apeks Sidemount Regulator Kit is the ultimate choice for sidemount diving enthusiasts. This kit includes two XTX50 regulators, which have earned prestigious awards for their outstanding performance.
The first stage of this regulator kit features the innovative DST design, which utilizes an over-balanced, diaphragm design. This means that as you descend underwater, the gas pressure in the hose increases at a faster rate than the surrounding water pressure. This results in unparalleled performance, even at great depths.With 2 HP ports and 4 MP ports on a rotating turret, this regulator allows for optimal hose routing.
The environmental dry system ensures that water stays out of the main spring chamber, preventing ice buildup and keeping silt and contamination at bay.
Experience the ultimate in sidemount diving with the Apeks Sidemount Regulator Kit. Buy now and take your diving adventures to the next level!
Features
Features
- First Stage
- Uses the DST first stage.
- Unique over-balanced, diaphragm design - as the diver descends, the overbalancing feature allows the medium-pressure gas in the hose to increase at a rate faster than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.
- 2 HP ports and 4 MP ports on a rotating turret are angled for optimum hose routing.
- An environmental dry system keeps water out of the main spring chamber, thus preventing ice buildup and keeping silt and contamination out.
Specifications
Specifications
- Pneumatically-balanced second stage: Results in smooth, easy breathing.
- XTX purge buttons: Large and easy to operate. Utilizes a 2-stage progressive purge for added control.
- Large venturi lever: With soft touch rubber grip for easier operation, reduces grit ingress for smooth operation.
- Easy-to-grip opening effort control knob: Keeps the diver in control.
- Active protection against infection: All molded parts are treated with an additive that kills MRSA, E-Coli, bacteria, fungi, viruses, mold, yeast, and algae.
- Silicone exhaust valve: Improves the breathing performance of the regulator.
- Comfo-bite™ mouthpiece: Virtually eliminates jaw fatigue.
- Heat exchanger (patented): Surrounds the valve mechanism, dissipates cold caused by gas expansion while drawing in ambient water warmth.
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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.
