Apeks Tek 3

single tank numpty · 31st May 2008, 09:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by jdicediver)

The Tek3's are perfect for the Meg. I bought a set with XTX50 second stages, (for less than $800CDN) took the DS4's off, swapped one Tek3 plunger for the altered (depth compensated) one in the DS4 O2 first stage in my COPIS, then swapped all hoses.

Then I mated the XTX50 Second Stages with the DS4's (One to be used as OC bailout) the other for a deep O2 6cuft (non-compensated) plumb-in rig. I am amazed at the Tek3’s hose routing, they tuck in nice and tight. Slightly heavier than the DS4's however, but shiny … and new.

Now…to see how everything performs with the new HUD and scoot.

Hi

Please give more info about the new plunger. Any chance of a photo?

Cheers

jdicediver · 1st June 2008, 15:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by single tank numpty)

Hi

Please give more info about the new plunger. Any chance of a photo?

Cheers

Sorry if I was misleading. Not a <NEW> plunger, just the original one that has been <adjusted> for use in the non-depth compensating 1st stage for use on the COPIS Meg. I exchanged the one in the DS4 for the one in the Tek3 for use as intended in the COPIS. Please see your qualified LDS for any pending service on your own life supporting equipment. "Alterations performed under controlled conditions, on a closed course by a qualified Closed Circuit Diver"

gerstl_ossi · 1st June 2008, 19:08

Tek 3 for a rebreather to me seems a bit exaggerated. They are very expensive and only DS4 with different routing. Performace in rebreather is not that important too.

Cheers Ossi

single tank numpty · 2nd June 2008, 00:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by jdicediver)

Sorry if I was misleading. Not a <NEW> plunger, just the original one that has been <adjusted> for use in the non-depth compensating 1st stage for use on the COPIS Meg. I exchanged the one in the DS4 for the one in the Tek3 for use as intended in the COPIS. Please see your qualified LDS for any pending service on your own life supporting equipment. "Alterations performed under controlled conditions, on a closed course by a qualified Closed Circuit Diver"

Thanks for that. I am my qualified LDS.

So do you have a photo so that I can understand your post better? That would be very much appreciated.

Explorer · 23rd June 2008, 06:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

I am looking into switching out my MK2's for the Tek 3's on my Meg. I like the idea for sure.

Here are some pics of TEK 3's on my Meg.

Cheers

DSCN0442.jpg DSCN0441.jpg DSCN0440.jpg

cramerdn · 23rd June 2008, 08:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by gerstl_ossi)

Tek 3 for a rebreather to me seems a bit exaggerated... Performace in rebreather is not that important too...

Yeah because reliablity and ease of servicing are things not important once you move to CCRs

Just poking a bit of fun. I wish the meg folks would adopt them for all their new units. Maybe a higher volume of sales would bring the unit price down a bit.

Tekdiver · 3rd July 2008, 15:57

Hi friends,

but the 1st stage Apeks Tek3 is not O2 clean...

You don't think that it should be a litte bit risky??
All the best

Gilles

Digger · 3rd July 2008, 18:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tekdiver)

Hi friends,

but the 1st stage Apeks Tek3 is not O2 clean...

You don't think that it should be a litte bit risky??
All the best

Gilles

Straight out of the factory they really really are. As clean as any other reg on the market anyway.I believe the difference between the O2 clean and the non O2 clean was the difference between sweeping the floor once at the end of the day and sweeping it twice.Digs.

seeboth · 3rd July 2008, 20:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

Straight out of the factory they really really are. As clean as any other reg on the market anyway.I believe the difference between the O2 clean and the non O2 clean was the difference between sweeping the floor once at the end of the day and sweeping it twice.Digs.

I dont know much about Apeks regs, but... dont the regulator need to be made using oxygen compatible parts, such as viton o-rings and oxygen compatible lubricants.

I would think if a company went through the expense of using o2 compatible parts they would keep the whole reg o2 clean and advertise it as such, and if they say it isnt o2 clean I would just assume that it doesnt use o2 compatible parts, right?

Like i said though im not too sure about apeks regs, my shop carries sherwood, oceanic, atomic and used to carry scuba pro, and they all are pretty clear about whats o2 clean or not

all in all its up to the diver though, right?

Alkermes · 3rd July 2008, 21:54

It is not logical that you put a 400$ regs in your Rebreather and a 100$ in your bailout cilynders. At 20m you do not have problem, but at 90m...

Regards, Alkermes

31st May 2008, 09:42	#11 (permalink)
single tank numpty Back at square 1 :-) Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines, 10 meters from the sea :-) Posts: 57	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by jdicediver) The Tek3's are perfect for the Meg. I bought a set with XTX50 second stages, (for less than $800CDN) took the DS4's off, swapped one Tek3 plunger for the altered (depth compensated) one in the DS4 O2 first stage in my COPIS, then swapped all hoses. Then I mated the XTX50 Second Stages with the DS4's (One to be used as OC bailout) the other for a deep O2 6cuft (non-compensated) plumb-in rig. I am amazed at the Tek3’s hose routing, they tuck in nice and tight. Slightly heavier than the DS4's however, but shiny … and new. Now…to see how everything performs with the new HUD and scoot. Hi Please give more info about the new plunger. Any chance of a photo? Cheers
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1st June 2008, 15:51	#12 (permalink)
jdicediver John Harcus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 276	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by single tank numpty) Hi Please give more info about the new plunger. Any chance of a photo? Cheers Sorry if I was misleading. Not a <NEW> plunger, just the original one that has been <adjusted> for use in the non-depth compensating 1st stage for use on the COPIS Meg. I exchanged the one in the DS4 for the one in the Tek3 for use as intended in the COPIS. Please see your qualified LDS for any pending service on your own life supporting equipment. "Alterations performed under controlled conditions, on a closed course by a qualified Closed Circuit Diver" __________________ Regards; "Some people shouldn't dive...others shouldn't even get wet".
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1st June 2008, 19:08	#13 (permalink)
gerstl_ossi RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet RB80 / Clone Home Build Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 345	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Tek 3 for a rebreather to me seems a bit exaggerated. They are very expensive and only DS4 with different routing. Performace in rebreather is not that important too. Cheers Ossi
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2nd June 2008, 00:18	#14 (permalink)
single tank numpty Back at square 1 :-) Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines, 10 meters from the sea :-) Posts: 57	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by jdicediver) Sorry if I was misleading. Not a <NEW> plunger, just the original one that has been <adjusted> for use in the non-depth compensating 1st stage for use on the COPIS Meg. I exchanged the one in the DS4 for the one in the Tek3 for use as intended in the COPIS. Please see your qualified LDS for any pending service on your own life supporting equipment. "Alterations performed under controlled conditions, on a closed course by a qualified Closed Circuit Diver" Thanks for that. I am my qualified LDS. So do you have a photo so that I can understand your post better? That would be very much appreciated.
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23rd June 2008, 06:04	#15 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) I am looking into switching out my MK2's for the Tek 3's on my Meg. I like the idea for sure. Here are some pics of TEK 3's on my Meg. Cheers DSCN0442.jpg DSCN0441.jpg DSCN0440.jpg __________________ KONA COFFEE
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23rd June 2008, 08:33	#16 (permalink)
cramerdn Obey my dog! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 730	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by gerstl_ossi) Tek 3 for a rebreather to me seems a bit exaggerated... Performace in rebreather is not that important too... Yeah because reliablity and ease of servicing are things not important once you move to CCRs Just poking a bit of fun. I wish the meg folks would adopt them for all their new units. Maybe a higher volume of sales would bring the unit price down a bit. __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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3rd July 2008, 15:57	#17 (permalink)
Tekdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Geneva Posts: 9	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Hi friends, but the 1st stage Apeks Tek3 is not O2 clean... You don't think that it should be a litte bit risky?? All the best Gilles __________________
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3rd July 2008, 18:04	#18 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 209	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by Tekdiver) Hi friends, but the 1st stage Apeks Tek3 is not O2 clean... You don't think that it should be a litte bit risky?? All the best Gilles Straight out of the factory they really really are. As clean as any other reg on the market anyway.I believe the difference between the O2 clean and the non O2 clean was the difference between sweeping the floor once at the end of the day and sweeping it twice.Digs.
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3rd July 2008, 20:09	#19 (permalink)
seeboth RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin, United States Posts: 52	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) Straight out of the factory they really really are. As clean as any other reg on the market anyway.I believe the difference between the O2 clean and the non O2 clean was the difference between sweeping the floor once at the end of the day and sweeping it twice.Digs. I dont know much about Apeks regs, but... dont the regulator need to be made using oxygen compatible parts, such as viton o-rings and oxygen compatible lubricants. I would think if a company went through the expense of using o2 compatible parts they would keep the whole reg o2 clean and advertise it as such, and if they say it isnt o2 clean I would just assume that it doesnt use o2 compatible parts, right? Like i said though im not too sure about apeks regs, my shop carries sherwood, oceanic, atomic and used to carry scuba pro, and they all are pretty clear about whats o2 clean or not all in all its up to the diver though, right? __________________ Northwoods Megalodon
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3rd July 2008, 21:54	#20 (permalink)
Alkermes RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 35	Re: Apeks Tek 3 It is not logical that you put a 400$ regs in your Rebreather and a 100$ in your bailout cilynders. At 20m you do not have problem, but at 90m... Regards, Alkermes
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