Which Apeks XTX reg?

dwilkinson · April 2nd, 2007, 09:36 AM

Hi,

Does anyone know which one of the new Apeks XTX regulators is approved for DIR diving. I have the feeling that it's only the XTX 40 and 50 but can't find anything about the XTX100 or 200...

David

wilbo · April 2nd, 2007, 01:46 PM

If DIRDirect (Link) are anything to go by then the XTX50 and 40 are the preferred options with DS4 1st stages - though I cannot imagine that using the XTX200 or 100 2nd stages would be a problem..

Dangerous Dan · April 2nd, 2007, 03:36 PM

All mine are XTX 40's, can't see why you would want anything more than this or the XTX 50.

Spend the extra money on something else.

Dan

MarkEm · April 2nd, 2007, 04:23 PM

Hi,

the XTX200 has a removable high pressure seat which could be handy if you do your own servicing.

Cheers,

Mark.

Jez · April 3rd, 2007, 11:01 AM

hey mate,

I'm running the 50's. Not sure if they're "DIR approved" as such but they're good to go.

Cheers,

Jeremy.

Stefan Löfgren · May 15th, 2007, 04:30 PM

I recently got myself another deco-/ stage reg, my first XTX50. Before that I've only used ATX40. In many ways it's same same but there is one thing that I don't like with the XTX regs. If you will use them on stage- or deco bottles the new and larger exhaust piece will be a little bit in the way when the reg is not in use. It's not a very big thing but a little bit anoying compared to the ATX regs.

//Stefan

Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC · May 15th, 2007, 08:50 PM

I never saw anything in the 100's and 200's.
The DS4 and ATX50 have been proven.

What, by the way is the XTX? I never got around to looking at it actually.

TobyFish · May 15th, 2007, 10:48 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkEm)

Hi,

the XTX200 has a removable high pressure seat which could be handy if you do your own servicing.

Cheers,

Mark.

does the 100 have this?

maccajim · May 16th, 2007, 02:08 AM

Hiya Ahmed the xtx difference is the hose can come from either side left or right. Also have the option of changing the exhaust T smaller or larger.
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.

zoglet · June 5th, 2007, 01:44 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.

April 2nd, 2007, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
dwilkinson(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 17	Which Apeks XTX reg? Hi, Does anyone know which one of the new Apeks XTX regulators is approved for DIR diving. I have the feeling that it's only the XTX 40 and 50 but can't find anything about the XTX100 or 200... David

April 2nd, 2007, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
wilbo(Offline) Chimp 4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 872	If DIRDirect (Link) are anything to go by then the XTX50 and 40 are the preferred options with DS4 1st stages - though I cannot imagine that using the XTX200 or 100 2nd stages would be a problem.. __________________ Cheers! Wilbo DIR explorers: DIR Yorkshire Divers: YorkshireDivers One of the Foxturd chimps

April 2nd, 2007, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Hi, the XTX200 has a removable high pressure seat which could be handy if you do your own servicing. Cheers, Mark. __________________ *WWW.DIVESIGNS.COM*

May 15th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stefan Löfgren(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stockholm Sweden - Niceville Florida Posts: 11	Xtx 50 I recently got myself another deco-/ stage reg, my first XTX50. Before that I've only used ATX40. In many ways it's same same but there is one thing that I don't like with the XTX regs. If you will use them on stage- or deco bottles the new and larger exhaust piece will be a little bit in the way when the reg is not in use. It's not a very big thing but a little bit anoying compared to the ATX regs. //Stefan __________________ Stefan Löfgren DIR-F, NAUI Technical diver, NAUI Cave 1

May 15th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada Posts: 849	I never saw anything in the 100's and 200's. The DS4 and ATX50 have been proven. What, by the way is the XTX? I never got around to looking at it actually. __________________ It has just dawned on me.... We are all just recycled stardust Ahmed Adly, www.deepvoyage.com

April 2nd, 2007, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dangerous Dan(Offline) New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plymouth, UK and also West Yorkshire Posts: 35	All mine are XTX 40's, can't see why you would want anything more than this or the XTX 50. Spend the extra money on something else. Dan

April 3rd, 2007, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jez(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Aust Posts: 21	hey mate, I'm running the 50's. Not sure if they're "DIR approved" as such but they're good to go. Cheers, Jeremy.

May 15th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
TobyFish(Offline) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 791	Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkEm) Hi, the XTX200 has a removable high pressure seat which could be handy if you do your own servicing. Cheers, Mark. does the 100 have this? __________________ Rude-boy Volvo "Gangsta Rollin' in me nine-six-oh"

May 16th, 2007, 02:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
maccajim(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 97	What the diff Hiya Ahmed the xtx difference is the hose can come from either side left or right. Also have the option of changing the exhaust T smaller or larger. 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.

June 5th, 2007, 01:44 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.