I'm getting ready to upgrade my regulator setup. It's currently a ScubaPro MK18/G250 combination.
I'd like to go for the Atomic Aquatics B2. I downloaded their PDF manual, which is for the older B1. One big warning label worried me. It says that at time of purchase you must decide whether the reg is for nitrox or air, and stick that way forever.
I don't always have available or need nitrox, and I don't want to carry around 2 regs. I assume this restriction is due to the use of titanium.
Is this a realistic warning, or lawyerism? Can I use a B1 1st stage (non titanium) + B2 second stage (some titanium) in mixed nitrox/air usage (32% nitrox)?
I'd like to go for the Atomic Aquatics B2. I downloaded their PDF manual, which is for the older B1. One big warning label worried me. It says that at time of purchase you must decide whether the reg is for nitrox or air, and stick that way forever.
I don't always have available or need nitrox, and I don't want to carry around 2 regs. I assume this restriction is due to the use of titanium.
Is this a realistic warning, or lawyerism? Can I use a B1 1st stage (non titanium) + B2 second stage (some titanium) in mixed nitrox/air usage (32% nitrox)?