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Scuba Diving Regulators

Scuba Diving Regulators

The keystone of the diving experience, the scuba regulator is the interface between man and tank that supplies the diver with air at ambient pressure. The first stage of a regulator attaches directly to the tank, reducing the pressure of the air leaving the tank by a preset amount. The second stage reduces the pressure yet again, bringing it down to ambient pressure, where you'll be able to breathe air comfortably.

There are a number of options for both stages, including ports for pressure gauges, low pressure inflator hoses, and dry suit hoses. You can also choose whether or not the first stage of the regulator is balanced or unbalanced – the advantage of a balanced first stage is that it allows you to breathe just as easily at low tank pressures, or at depths of up to 90ft. With multiple options for adjustment knobs, air flow dials, and the like, you'll always be able to alter the regulator's flow rate to compensate for any changes in depth.

Many other dive centers (and even local dive stores) can have anyone assembling your equipment, even possibly uncertified divers. All Scuba.com equipment is fully assembled by factory-trained, certified scuba instructors before you receive it. With Scuba.com, all you need to do is add air and water.

	Top of the Line Regulators Preferred by expert and professional divers, a Top of the Line Regulator is constructed with bleeding edge innovations and materials. Many feature low-maintenance titanium components, many of which will never rust or corrode in any way. Top of the line scuba regulators usually come with a balanced 1st and 2nd stage, too, which provides superior breathing performance, even at greater depth and lower pressure. Known for their comfort-conscious design philosophy, top of the line regulator manufacturers give special attention to concerns like mouthpiece comfort and jaw fatigue.
	Sport Regulators Sport scuba regulators usually come in at over 250 dollars, providing you with a quality piece of equipment at a reasonable price. With a sport regulator, you won't be missing important features. Like all high-quality regulators, sport regulators often come with a diver adjustable venturi effect. This is a system that takes advantage of constriction to make air particles move faster, which creates a vacuum effect that makes breathing from your regulator that much easier.
	Economy Regulators Never let a budget get in your way with our Economy Regulators. Safe and reliable regulators at an unbeatable cost, an economy regulator can get you out of your routine and into the ocean without breaking your wallet. Tested vigorously by Scuba Lab, many of these regulators received perfect scores in their categories. Quality regulators from world-famous brands can be found here, brands like Mares, IST, Aeris, and Oceanic. With features like 360 degree first stage swivel, and heat exchangers to fight freeze-ups, you won't find yourself wanting with these scuba regulators.
	DIN Regulators A DIN regulator can be attached only to a DIN valve, which is incompatible with standard Yoke regulators and valves. The best way to check if your valve requires a DIN regulator is to check where the two connect – if they must be screwed together, there is a good chance you have a DIN valve. If a metal brace has to go over the tank valve, and the brace screwed down to clamp the first stage, then you have a Yoke valve. DIN valve/regulator connections are more streamlined than Yoke connections, requiring less outside hardware to attach. A DIN valve and regulator can also handle higher pressures when configured correctly, and may be the ideal solution for technical and professional divers.
	Regulator Accessories Find items to protect, maintain, and repair your regulator right here. Padded regulator bags will keep your most important components safe during travel, serving as a low-cost insurance policy for a high-cost piece of gear. Lubricant will keep the parts of your regulator, 1st and 2nd stage, safe from grinding and wear-and-tear. You can get braided regulator hoses for extra durability, spare 1st or 2nd stages for any market regulator, and even dedicated toolkits to make certain you don't have to put a dive on hold for a broken part. Never be caught at the wrong time without the right piece of equipment. See less