APEKS OCEA REGULATOR
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Made from recycled plastic waste and plant-based bioplastic • Manufactured in a solar-powered facility • Uses lead-free brass that can be endlessly recycled and is stronger than standard brass. • The sale of each Ocea funds the collection of 5kg of up-stream plastic waste, in collaboration with Plastic Bank.
FEATURES
- Compact machined first stage based on the expedition tested Apeks DS4 platform.
- Unique over-balanced diaphragm design - as the diver descends, the over-balancing feature allows the medium pressure gas in the hose to increase at a faster rate than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.
- 2 HP ports and 4MP ports
- Compact and lightweight second stage improves comfort and helps reduce jaw fatigue on long duration dives
- High performance pneumatically balanced lever operated poppet valve
- Large, over moulded self-flushing and controllable purge button
- Ergonomic Venturi lever is easy to use and locate
- Flexible nylon braided hose has better cold water performance than a traditional rubber hose
- Standard metallic hose connection for interchangeability
- Comfo-bite mouthpiece has a unique bridge that fits across the upper palate and does not require bite pressure to stay in place
- Re-useable mouthpiece clip makes it simple to change mouthpieces in the field
- Durable and flexible rubber exhaust tee provides excellent bubble diversion
TECHNICAL SPECS
Connections | Yoke and DIN available |
Type of first stage | Over-balanced diaphragm design, environmentally sealed |
Body Type | One piece machined body |
Number of HP ports | 2 (7/16" UNF) |
Number of MP ports | 4 (3/8" UNF) |
Weight | DIN – 905g (2 lb) Yoke – 1041g (2.3 lb) |
Environmental Dry Kit | Standard |
First stage exterior | Satin |
Cold water use | Yes |
Type of second stage | Pneumatically balanced |
Opening Effort Control Knob | No |
Integrated Venturi Lever | Yes |
Mouthpiece | Comfo-bite™ |
Exhaust tee | Standard, one set |
Heat Exchanger for freezing resistance | Yes |
Hose type | Braided Flexi-hose |
Overall work of breathing (WOB) scores | Avg. 0.90 joules/liter |