I finally got my (2)212s/DC1 in the water for some ocean dives. I noticed a couple of issues:
1) Even with a slight current (1.5-2 knots) both my 2nds free-flowed. This was with the pre-dive switch turned all the way to pre-dive, and the adjustment knob turned all the way clockwise (about 4.5 turns)
2) This reg breathes very easy - almost too easy. I dived almost every dive with the pre-dive switch set all the way to pre-dive, as when turned to dive it seemed to deliver too much air.
Two other divers with Oceanic EOS 2nds experienced the same free flow issues in current. Is there another adjustment? Perhaps that a technician can adjust? I prefer keeping my octo on a bungee around my neck, and noticed loss of gas on several dives, even with the adjustments set as stated in the manual. This was particularly noticeable when surface swimming in slight current.
Otherwise, the reg breaths extremely well, but seems to deliver too much air. I'd like to imagine there's an internal adjustment.
The 212 is a solid product that hopefully will dive a little better with a minor adjustments.
1) Even with a slight current (1.5-2 knots) both my 2nds free-flowed. This was with the pre-dive switch turned all the way to pre-dive, and the adjustment knob turned all the way clockwise (about 4.5 turns)
2) This reg breathes very easy - almost too easy. I dived almost every dive with the pre-dive switch set all the way to pre-dive, as when turned to dive it seemed to deliver too much air.
Two other divers with Oceanic EOS 2nds experienced the same free flow issues in current. Is there another adjustment? Perhaps that a technician can adjust? I prefer keeping my octo on a bungee around my neck, and noticed loss of gas on several dives, even with the adjustments set as stated in the manual. This was particularly noticeable when surface swimming in slight current.
Otherwise, the reg breaths extremely well, but seems to deliver too much air. I'd like to imagine there's an internal adjustment.
The 212 is a solid product that hopefully will dive a little better with a minor adjustments.