Piston vs Diaphragm re: standardization

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At least one particular training agency advocates the use of piston regulators for stage bottles because they're apparently more robust if they're flooded. However, I'm attracted to the idea of keeping all my regulators the same for ease of servicing, and I'm currently running diaphragm regs for my backgas. Is the diaphragm/piston split still considered common wisdom, or is outdated?

I tend to dive cold to very-cold water (5-12C/40-55F), if that makes a difference.
 
At least one particular training agency advocates the use of piston regulators for stage bottles because they're apparently more robust if they're flooded. However, I'm attracted to the idea of keeping all my regulators the same for ease of servicing, and I'm currently running diaphragm regs for my backgas. Is the diaphragm/piston split still considered common wisdom, or is outdated?

I tend to dive cold to very-cold water (5-12C/40-55F), if that makes a difference.


Keep positive pressure in the lines and flooding will not be a problem.

Diaphragm / piston split on twins is not necessary with modern 1st stages, because of how reliable they have all become. The water temp you dive in would make diaphragm 1st stages a more logical choice.

I would say stick with diaphragm on your stages as well.
 
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