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zoglet · June 5th, 2007, 12:44 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by maccajim)

Why u would need any of this is beyond me u can still get Atx 50 that is what i use got one online a month ago so still in stock. Like someone said the large exhaust T makes the 2nd stage hard to stow on deco tanks.

All on their webiste:

The XTX 1st stage (DST and DS4) now has 4 identical 3/8 UNF LP ports rather than 3 and 1 x 1/2 UNF as was previously the case on the ATX.

I believe the XTX 2nd stage is a tad smaller and lighter, and the reason for an interchangeable exhaust is for exactly the reason you've given. On your main reg you use the wider tee so your exhaust bubbles clear your mask well but should you wish to use it as your backup or on your deco tank, you use the short tee which makes the unit much more compact and esily stowable.

I don't believe that the internal gubbins has changed.

June 5th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
zoglet(Offline) New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Posts: 24	Quote: (Originally Posted by maccajim) Why u would need any of this is beyond me u can still get Atx 50 that is what i use got one online a month ago so still in stock. Like someone said the large exhaust T makes the 2nd stage hard to stow on deco tanks. All on their webiste: The XTX 1st stage (DST and DS4) now has 4 identical 3/8 UNF LP ports rather than 3 and 1 x 1/2 UNF as was previously the case on the ATX. I believe the XTX 2nd stage is a tad smaller and lighter, and the reason for an interchangeable exhaust is for exactly the reason you've given. On your main reg you use the wider tee so your exhaust bubbles clear your mask well but should you wish to use it as your backup or on your deco tank, you use the short tee which makes the unit much more compact and esily stowable. I don't believe that the internal gubbins has changed.