What Is It? The A.P.A. or Active Purge Assist is a revolutionary pneumatically assisted inflate/deflate system available exculsively on and for TUSA BCJ’s. The system looks like a standard BC inflator, but it’s not. In fact, the A.P.A. has several design and performance enhancements that sets it apart from the rest. A newly designed OPEV (Over Pressure Exhaust Valve) and low profile in-line corrugated hose is coupled to the A.P.A. inflator body offering precise buoyancy control and adjustment at your fingertips.
Uniquely, the system can be mounted on the BCJ in a variety of ways including:
1. Traditional, over the shoulder
2. Underarm, positioned at pocket/hip*
3. Underarm, positioned in center chest - ideal for handicapped divers* *Requires the TC-753 mounting strap
Routing the A.P.A under the arm positions it in the hip area offering quick access and a more streamlined setup. In addition, the center-chest position can aid buoyancy control for some handicapped divers.
How Does It Work?
The A.P.A. power controls are precise and allow for fine-tuning buoyancy by utilizing a very small amount of air from the cylinder. This pneumatically assisted power deflation along with the newly designed OPEV dramatically increases flow rates - resulting in an immediate and ultra-efficient purging of the air-cell.
The system offers 3 ways to purge your BCJ:
1. A.P.A. power deflate
2. Standard pull dump
3. Exhaust from oral inflator
The A.P.A. system is standard on the BCJ-7000C Conquest and the BCJ-9300C Selene II and available as an add-on accessory for current TUSA BCJ’s.
