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Silly question, but essentially the DST and DS4 regs are identical minus the turret and the extra HP port on the first stage? What about the 2nd stages, the ATX50 and ATX40? Are they the same as well?
And what is different between the ATX200? The site pretty much describes ALL of them with the same features.
Silly question, but essentially the DST and DS4 regs are identical minus the turret and the extra HP port on the first stage? What about the 2nd stages, the ATX50 and ATX40? Are they the same as well?
And what is different between the ATX200? The site pretty much describes ALL of them with the same features.
ATX40 and ATX50 both use the DST 1st stage. ATX100 and ATX200 have different 1st stages with imptoved hose routing.
Second stages are virtually identical, except that the ATX40 does not have a BRA (breathing resistance adjustment) knob, but requires an allen key (hex wrench?) to alter.
I believe that the service kits for all Apeks ATX 2nd stages is identical.
ATX40 and ATX50 both use the DST 1st stage. ATX100 and ATX200 have different 1st stages with imptoved hose routing.
Second stages are virtually identical, except that the ATX40 does not have a BRA (breathing resistance adjustment) knob, but requires an allen key (hex wrench?) to alter.
I believe that the service kits for all Apeks ATX 2nd stages is identical.
Ok, so how much better is the ATX200 compared to the DST/DS4 pair? Worth the extra coin?
Manufacturer: Oceanic
Model: FDX-10
Diaphragm/Piston: Diaphragm
Balanced/Unbalanced: Balanced
Swivel Turret: No
Number 3/8" LP ports: 4
Number 1/2" LP ports: 0
Number 7/16" HP ports: 2
Available in Yoke: Yes
Available in DIN: Optional (Not yet avail. as of 10-05)
Enviro sealed: Yes
Includes Dry Valve Technology to keep water from entering first stage
"Dry valve technology" is a spring loaded plug which acts as a stopper in the first stage inlet. When connected to tank valve, air pressure forces the stopper forward letting the air pass around the plug and through the filter.
Manufacturer: IDI/XS Scuba
Model: Airtec
Diaphragm/Piston: Piston
Balanced/Unbalanced: Balanced
Swivel Turret: yes
Number 3/8" LP ports: 4/5
Number 1/2" LP ports: 0
Number 7/16" HP ports: 2
Available in Yoke: Yes
Available in DIN: Yes
Enviro sealed: No
Manufacturer: IDI/XS Scuba
Model: Airtec
Diaphragm/Piston: Piston
Balanced/Unbalanced: Balanced
Swivel Turret: yes
Number 3/8" LP ports: 4/5
Number 1/2" LP ports: 0
Number 7/16" HP ports: 2
Available in Yoke: Yes
Available in DIN: Yes
Enviro sealed: No
Manufacturer: Mares
Model: MR12
Diaphragm/Piston: Diaphragm
Balanced/Unbalanced: Balanced
Swivel Turret: No
Number 3/8" LP ports: 5
Number 1/2" LP ports: 0
Number 7/16" HP ports: 1
Available in Yoke: Yes
Available in DIN: No
Enviro sealed: i think Yes
Note the MR12 rebel is a 2005 model and is a replacement to the previous MR12 Axis pro.
Manufacturer: Mares
Model: MR12 Rebel
Diaphragm/Piston: Diaphragm
Balanced/Unbalanced: Balanced
Swivel Turret: No
Number 3/8" LP ports: 4
Number 1/2" LP ports: 0
Number 7/16" HP ports: 2
Available in Yoke: Yes
Available in DIN: Yes
Enviro sealed: No, Uncertain..
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