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A. It is a regulator that is designed to be used in water of any temperature. The first stage is environmentally sealed.
A. A regulator designed to be used in water 10 degrees Celsius and above.
A. All Apeks regulators have an intermediate pressure of 9.0 - 10.0 BAR
A. The second stage stage should be serviced annually. The first Stage should have the intermediate pressure checked and filter changed annually and be fully serviced every 2 years.
A. Apeks regulators as standard are suitable for use with up to 40% O2 but you must check what regulations apply to your country. For example within Europe we must adhere to the European Standards EN144-3 and EN13949 which state that regulators used with EAN over 21% must use the special Nitrox M26 fitting. The following models can be converted for nitrox use with over 40% oxygen ( up to 100%); T40D, TX40, T50D, TX50, TX100, T20, ATX200, ATX100, ATX50, ATX40, AT20, XTX200, XTX100, XTX50, XTX40, XTX20, Egress, TEK3.
Late 5000ST and Sentinels. Older piston first stages cannot be converted.
A. It doesn't matter, it comes down to personal choice. It does not affect the function of the regulator.
A. Apeks have local agents throughout the United Kingdom as well as International distributors worldwide.
A. Yes, all it requires is a Din handwheel assembly (AP0211) to be fitted in place of the yoke clamp.
A.The seat is the sealing face in the body of the first stage. The Removable ARCAP seat has advantages over a seat machined into the body of the first stage. Firstly it is removable so if the seat was damaged it would not be necessary to replace the whole body of the first stage which would be expensive. Also it can be made of a different material to the brass body. In the ATX200 the seat is made of ARCAP which is a higher 'corrosion resistant' material than brass. A removable seat can also be machined to even finer tolerances than a seat machined into the body of a first stage.
A. Yes. This can be done via the computers' simulation software for the interface unit.
A. The XTX, MTX-R and Black Sapphire range of Apeks 2nd stage regulators are suitable for both left and right handed use. An authorised Apeks technician can easily change the hose routing. Contact your local dealer for details.
A. TEK3 is an innovative 1st stage regulator system specifically designed for twinset diving. More information can be found in the PRODUCT SECTION under 1st STAGES
A. Many Apeks 2nd stages are equipped with a diver controllable venturi system. This switch allows the diver to control the venturi assist to reduce the sensitivity to free-flow and provide the maximum airflow at depth. Whilst diving the switch should be set to the plus (+) position to achieve maximum assistance for easier breathing. To prevent the 2nd stage from free-flowing this should be set to the minus (-) setting during entry or while swimming at the surface.
The heart of any regulator is the first stage. Most Apeks first stages utilise a unique over-balanced diaphragm design. In an over-balanced first stage design, the inter-stage pressure in the hose increases faster than traditional balanced models as a diver descends to greater depths. This increased inter-stage pressure compensates for the increased density of your breathing gas by allowing a larger volume of gas to flow through the system on demand. The result is superior breathing performance regardless of depth. The over-balanced diaphragm design is found on Apeks Tungsten, XTX200, XTX100, XTX50, XTX40 and XTX50/DS4 first stages.
Standard on most Apeks first stages is the unique Environmental Dry Sealing System. This system serves a number of purposes, including the prevention of ice build up on the main spring that can occur when diving in extremely cold water. Dry sealing the first stage also acts as a safeguard against the entry of contaminants and silt into the main spring chamber, and eliminates the need for messy silicone oil or grease filling inside your regulator. The Environmental Dry Sealing system is found on Apeks Tungsten, XTX200, XTX100, XTX50, XTX40 and XTX50/DS4 first stages.
In most other regulator brand’s second stage designs, the inhalation effort of the diver opens a valve inside the regulator that is held closed by spring tension.
Apeks second stages feature a pneumatically balanced valve system which means that the pressure on the second stage valve is "balanced" by allowing medium pressure air to pass through to the opposite side of the valve to help counteract the force of the spring. This reduces the inhalation effort required to open the second stage valve and substantially improves the overall ease of breathing in all diving conditions. This means that a dive on an Apeks regulator is a far superior breathing experience to that of other competing regulators.
The Apeks XTX range of regulators can be dedicated to either left or right-handed use. While supplied in a right hand configuration, the hose routing can be altered from right to left or left to right by an Authorised Apeks Service Technician. This extremely useful feature offers greater flexibility for those who like to configure their kit in a particular way and sets Apeks regulators apart from other brands of regulators.
The Apeks Reversible Venturi System (RVS) allows the diver to control the venturi assist with greater precision due to indexable Venturi Lever. Gas flow to the diver can be directed towards the mouthpiece by indexing the venturi lever towards the plus position. This allows the diver an assisted breathe resulting in a more comfortable dive with less breathing effort.
With the venturi lever in the minus position, the air-flow in the second stage is directed onto the diaphragm, closing the valve and preventing freeflow.
The Indexable Venturi Lever can therefore act as a pre dive switch. When set in the minus position the second stage will not freeflow during the entry phase or if the regulator is dropped in the water. When the diver begins to use the regulator the venturi lever can be indexed toward the plus position and the second stage will give the diver an assisted breathe resulting in a more comfortable dive with less breathing effort.
Due to its unique design, the venturi lever can be moved to either the left or the right side of the regulator, depending on the desired hose configuration, this work must be carried out by an authorized Apeks service centre.
The Diver Changeable Exhaust (DCE) offers user the choice of either a compact, light-weight exhaust tee on the second stage or a wider exhaust. By using the wider exhaust, bubble interference can be avoided, perfect for photographers who wish to virtually eliminate exhaled air interfering with capturing the perfect image. The exhaust diffusers can be easily and quickly changed by sliding and locking the preferred set into place. Divers can now configure their own regulator exhaust diffusers for individual dive conditions or requirements.
Apeks Marine Equipment will strive to continue to design, manufacture and distribute the finest diving and swimming equipment in the world and give the best possible service to our customers. We aim to set clear standards of service and to regularly review and improve performance. We operate in an ethical manner treating customers, employees and suppliers as we would like to be treated.
Our customer care policy will include the following:
We aim to understand and measure your expectations in order to provide an enhanced customer experience.
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Apeks Marine Equipment will answer all correspondence including letters, faxes and emails in a fast and efficient manner.
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Apeks Marine Equipment will aim to answer all telephone calls within 4 rings.
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Members of staff will see visitors punctually when an appointment has been made at the office or an external venue. If no appointment has been made, members of staff will see visitors as soon as reasonably possible. All staff will approach visitors in a courteous manner.
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Apeks Marine Equipment will endeavour to deliver goods in a timely fashion
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Apeks Marine Equipment will ensure full technical support and product knowledge is available to support our equipment.
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Apeks Marine Equipment will strive to continue to produce quality products in line with the environmental accreditation ISO14001, to help reduce our carbon footprint through continuous reviews of the company’s aspects and impacts on the environment, to help maintain the environment for you and future generations. We will continually work towards maintaining accreditation to ISO9001:2008 and uphold all lifetime warranties on any manufacturing defect on equipment registered to the first owner.
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Apeks Marine Equipment will investigate all customer complaints for the service it provides and promptly deal with any complaints received.
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I found that a visit to the company and a tour around the manufacturing facility was extremely useful and informative. Having been involved in the diving trade for over fifty years and visited many diving companies both in the UK and overseas, it confirmed my long belief that Apeks was a worldwide leader in our diving industry – Collins and Chambers.
First class friendly team – Canary Divers.
It was great to see such a positive feeling from all Apeks staff and the high level of pride you all have in your products and manufacturing – M&A Distributor.
All quotes have been taken from a customer satisfaction questionnaire, distributed June 2014.
If you purchased your product through an authorised Apeks dealer, please return it unused to your Apeks dealer, along with all of the original packaging and tags, intact and fit for resale. Apeks does not accept returns of Apeks products purchased from unauthorised retailers.
If you obtain Apeks products from an unauthorised dealer, your warranty will not be valid, and we cannot offer you the assurances of quality and satisfaction afforded by the Apeks Warranty Program. To verify whether or not a retailer is an authorised Apeks Dealer, please check our dealer locator which you will find at the top of this page.
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When a consumer buys Apeks products from an Authorised Apeks dealer, they are buying from trained professionals who can instruct them on the proper and safe use of the equipment.
WARNING:
It is dangerous for untrained and uncertified persons to use the equipment covered by these warranties. Therefore, use of these products by an untrained person renders any and all warranties null and void. Use of scuba equipment by anyone who is not a certified diver, or receiving training through a recognised certification agency, shall render void all warranties, expressed or implied.
Apeks warrants to the original purchaser for a period of time (specified below for each product) from the date of purchase, that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided that it receives normal use, proper care and prescribed dealer service subject to the limitations listed below. The limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for purchases made from an Authorised Apeks Dealer and is not transferable. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement only at the discretion of Apeks. Warranty coverage does not extend to damages caused by improper use, improper maintenance, neglect, unauthorised repairs, modifications, accidents, fire, casualty or normal wear and aging. Cosmetic damage(s), such as scratches, nicks and fraying are not covered under warranty except when the product is new, out of the original packaging. This warranty does not extend to equipment used for commercial or military purposes.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
This warranty will cover the original owner of the regulator against defects in parts or workmanship for the lifetime of the regulator if the regulator was purchased from an Authorized Apeks Dealer.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Buoyancy Compensator Replacement on a Pro-Rated Basis:
Buoyancy Compensators, under the Limited Lifetime Warranty, that malfunction due to material or manufacturer defects, that have also had a significant amount of use will be replaced on a pro-rated basis. Pro-rating will be determined by a percentage factor based on the condition of the product and how long the product was used prior to the warranty claim. This can be useful to evaluate Limited Lifetime Warranty claims since the warranty period is for the "useful life of the product" and not a set length of time. The following guidelines should be used in determining what pro-rated percentage will be used.
Pro-Rated Values for products sold at retail
| Pro-Rated Values for products sold at retail | Apeks Pays | Customer Pays |
| Like new and less than 2 years old | 100% | 0% |
| Used and less than 5 years old | 75% | 25% |
| Very used and more than 5 years old | 50% | 50% |
| Worn out | 0% | 100% |
Analog Gauges and Compasses:
1-Year Limited Warranty
Fins:
1-Year Limited Warranty
Bags:
1-Year Limited Warranty
Boots:
1-year Limited Warranty
Gloves:
1-Year Limited Warranty
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If you are the original owner of an Apeks product that is determined to be defective in any way, please return it to your local Authorised Apeks dealer. Please provide your dealer with photocopies of your original sales receipt along with any service records you may have. If your local dealer determines that you have a valid warranty issue and they are unable to take care of it in their place of business, they will send it back to Apeks for evaluation or replacement.