Zeagle Z octo and Z primary.

[MichigandiverJon]

Does anybody know if there are other specific differences between the Zeagle Z octo and the Z Primary regs besides the purge cover? The owner's manual that came with my Z octo says it's "basically" the same as the Z primary normally paired with the FH7 first stage. Reason for asking is that my current primary is a ZX, but with the Z being the next step up I was thinking of making that my primary

 

[Belzelbub]

That's it. Just the purge cover. Everything else is identical. You may be able to even swap the purge covers if you want. Not 100% sure on that, as I don't have a Z to try. Pretty sure though, given Zeagle's affinity for common parts.

I should add. There's a slight possibility that the Octo was de tuned a bit to prevent free flow. This is common in non-diver adjustable seconds, but since the Z is diver adjustable, I wouldn't expect it. If that were the case, it's something that a tech can easily fix.

 

[g1138]

Same reg, same guts, different purge cover. Only difference is the tech de-tuned it so it's harder to breath out of the Octo. This way it doesn't free flow as readily.

You should be able to swap purge covers.

 

[Dave616]

Yup, same. I've got both. I'll probably order a grey purge cover for my Octo soon. DGX sells them for $10.