Collection: REGULATORS

SCUBA Regulators: The Key to Breathing Underwater

Regulators are essential components of your SCUBA system, enabling you to breathe underwater by delivering air at a safe, breathable pressure. They consist of two main parts with two key design formats: the first and second stages.

First Stage
The first stage reduces high-pressure air from the tank to an intermediate pressure. It connects to your cylinder via either a DIN or Yoke fitting.

Second Stage
The second stage delivers air to the diver at a breathable rate, no matter the ambient pressure. A typical setup includes two second stages: a primary for the diver to breathe from and a secondary (also known as an octopus) for backup.

Key Features of SCUBA Regulators

Balanced vs. Unbalanced: A balanced first stage offers consistent breathing, regardless of depth or cylinder pressure. An unbalanced first stage may require more effort at greater depths or with low air, but modern regulators still perform well and may have lower service costs.

Environmentally Sealed: This feature prevents water from entering the first stage, protecting against freezing in cold water dives.

Hose Configuration
Regulator hose configurations vary based on diving style. Specialized setups, like those for cave or advanced wreck diving, reduce snags and increase functionality. Hose kits can modify your configuration to suit different types of diving.