Apeks Tek 3

rogeringebo · 4th July 2008, 06:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

I'd be interested in seeing pics of a Tek3 setup valves up. Anybody has that?
Best
Philippe

Hi Philippe!
Have a look here http://www.rebreatherworld.com/pelag...ns-pics-2.html

The hose with the swivel is going over the right shoulder to the BOV.
Could do without the swivel but its just so nice

Cheers
Roger

Edvin M · 4th July 2008, 21:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by seeboth)

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?

All Apeks regulators is made of exactly the same parts, the only difference is the color of some of the plastic (green for oxygen) and that the non-oxygen regs doesn't have oxygen compatible grease in them.

Even the service kits are actually the same, since the o-rings and other "service parts" are the same you just need to clean the parts in an ultrasonic cleaner and then use oxygen compatible grease and you got a oxygen compatible reg even if it was a "normal" one before

seeboth · 5th July 2008, 23:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Edvin M)

All Apeks regulators is made of exactly the same parts, the only difference is the color of some of the plastic (green for oxygen) and that the non-oxygen regs doesn't have oxygen compatible grease in them.

Even the service kits are actually the same, since the o-rings and other "service parts" are the same you just need to clean the parts in an ultrasonic cleaner and then use oxygen compatible grease and you got a oxygen compatible reg even if it was a "normal" one before

I dont doubt this, i would just make sure that those plastic parts are really the same. Im sure that you could make the regs O2 compatible, but you would need to clean them and then make sure your putting all viton o-rings in and such.

I dont service Apeks regs, but i would think if the parts are green its also a material difference, such as viton vs. standard rubber orings.

but if they all use the same service pack then they are probably all o2 compatible parts, if not just use parts from a service pack that is for an o2 clean reg, if they all use the same parts

Edvin M · 6th July 2008, 22:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by seeboth)

I dont doubt this, i would just make sure that those plastic parts are really the same. Im sure that you could make the regs O2 compatible, but you would need to clean them and then make sure your putting all viton o-rings in and such.

I dont service Apeks regs, but i would think if the parts are green its also a material difference, such as viton vs. standard rubber orings.

but if they all use the same service pack then they are probably all o2 compatible parts, if not just use parts from a service pack that is for an o2 clean reg, if they all use the same parts

The O-rings is the same, with plastic parts I mean the second stage cover, DIN-screw "stabilizer" etc... so the parts that has different colors doesn't come into contact with the oxygen at all. That is one of the many beauties of the Apeks regulators.

cramerdn · 6th July 2008, 22:26

Not sure if the superficial look I gave my regs revealed everything but....

To me it looks like the ATX 50, 100, and 200 only differ by the diaphram and cover. The bodies all look the same to me. Does anyoneone know if you can swap face plates and diaphrams from an ATX 50 to a ATX 100, or 200 with no problems?

4th July 2008, 06:42	#21 (permalink)
rogeringebo Life starts at 100 Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 739	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) I'd be interested in seeing pics of a Tek3 setup valves up. Anybody has that? Best Philippe Hi Philippe! Have a look here http://www.rebreatherworld.com/pelag...ns-pics-2.html The hose with the swivel is going over the right shoulder to the BOV. Could do without the swivel but its just so nice Cheers Roger
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4th July 2008, 21:22	#22 (permalink)
Edvin M RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lysekil, Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by seeboth) 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? All Apeks regulators is made of exactly the same parts, the only difference is the color of some of the plastic (green for oxygen) and that the non-oxygen regs doesn't have oxygen compatible grease in them. Even the service kits are actually the same, since the o-rings and other "service parts" are the same you just need to clean the parts in an ultrasonic cleaner and then use oxygen compatible grease and you got a oxygen compatible reg even if it was a "normal" one before
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5th July 2008, 23:43	#23 (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 Edvin M) All Apeks regulators is made of exactly the same parts, the only difference is the color of some of the plastic (green for oxygen) and that the non-oxygen regs doesn't have oxygen compatible grease in them. Even the service kits are actually the same, since the o-rings and other "service parts" are the same you just need to clean the parts in an ultrasonic cleaner and then use oxygen compatible grease and you got a oxygen compatible reg even if it was a "normal" one before I dont doubt this, i would just make sure that those plastic parts are really the same. Im sure that you could make the regs O2 compatible, but you would need to clean them and then make sure your putting all viton o-rings in and such. I dont service Apeks regs, but i would think if the parts are green its also a material difference, such as viton vs. standard rubber orings. but if they all use the same service pack then they are probably all o2 compatible parts, if not just use parts from a service pack that is for an o2 clean reg, if they all use the same parts __________________ Northwoods Megalodon
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6th July 2008, 22:11	#24 (permalink)
Edvin M RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lysekil, Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Apeks Tek 3 Quote: (Originally Posted by seeboth) I dont doubt this, i would just make sure that those plastic parts are really the same. Im sure that you could make the regs O2 compatible, but you would need to clean them and then make sure your putting all viton o-rings in and such. I dont service Apeks regs, but i would think if the parts are green its also a material difference, such as viton vs. standard rubber orings. but if they all use the same service pack then they are probably all o2 compatible parts, if not just use parts from a service pack that is for an o2 clean reg, if they all use the same parts The O-rings is the same, with plastic parts I mean the second stage cover, DIN-screw "stabilizer" etc... so the parts that has different colors doesn't come into contact with the oxygen at all. That is one of the many beauties of the Apeks regulators.
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6th July 2008, 22:26	#25 (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 Not sure if the superficial look I gave my regs revealed everything but.... To me it looks like the ATX 50, 100, and 200 only differ by the diaphram and cover. The bodies all look the same to me. Does anyoneone know if you can swap face plates and diaphrams from an ATX 50 to a ATX 100, or 200 with no problems? __________________ "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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