The Scuba Diving Regulator: First Stage Basics

Regulator First Stage Basics, the first in a six-part mini-series on the basics of scuba regulators. We are looking in detail at each of the different parts that make up a standard scuba diving regulator set.

Our goal is that next time you go to buy a set of scuba regulators - first stage, second stages, hoses, PSG... you have an innate understanding of the functions and features to make you a more informed buyer.

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D.S.D.O

James
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Regulator First Stage Basics

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[mattdobbs]

I’ve been watching this channel for a couple of months now since I did a trial dive on holiday . I’m glad to say I have completed my open water online course and am just waiting for my open water dives. Loving this in-depth series and your videos on the courses . Thank you 👍🏻

[Jack_Dillon]

Thank you for jumping right into the details. I enjoy it when there is less lead-up

[whoselena]

Love this series! I just bought a new set of regulators so this is a nice recap 👌🏻

[paulgoldbach]

Great job. Important information very well explained. I’m looking forward to the rest of this series. Thanks James.

[betjelta]

Nice review. The things forgotten when you haven't had to replace your regulator in a few years. The refresher is well worth the time spent. Thank you.

[LodgeMan]

The “equipment specialist” course I took really taught me a lot about maintaining gear in between service. This video is every informative and can’t wait to see what you pump out in the future!

[jamesaurich]

Hi James. Loved your segment today. You are very good at explaining what divers need to know. I have been a service tech for about 30 years and teach the equipment course. But you make it look easy for the beginner. Looking forward to more. Two thumbs up 👍👍

[abhishekajwani]

Great video James it was so informative, please do more equipment videos ! I discovered your channel recently and I've been binging on all your uploads. There are not a lot of content creators for scuba diving and your videos allow me to train in my head when I'm away from the sea. Love from India !

[vitorcosta]

As always a video full of useful information transmitted easily and effectively

thanks James a hug from Azores

[bevlawrence]

Thank you once again James. Really informative and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series. (Hope you had a good birthday 😎).

[moocowp]

This is great! Looking forward to the rest of this series. I feel even as an advanced diver I really never learnt much about how the reg equipment worked. Was only when I did my rescue course that I learnt more. I feel like most divers wouldn't know what the two stages do or what yoke Vs Din is

[mrfrshski]

Love your videos! And really enjoyed listening to you on the League of extraordinary divers!

[zeeckees]

Thanks James! Love your content and learned alot with your channel. Recently became an open water diver and getting more familiar with the gears and my skills before progressing up or down in this case 🤣

[lydialeigh]

Good information! Thanks for the breakdown.

[deniztorun]

thank you james, I was hoping that you could do tech series and now i am glad

[davewollenschlager]

James, Thank you for providing this information. I am in the process of buying a first stage and second stage. This was a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to your future videos. I would like to hear the debate of diaphragm vs piston as I am not aware of the pro or cons of each.

[mikkosport]

James, thank you for informative video. What I like to add is, indeed, the size of the ports. HP port is slightly larger an often has only a very narrow hole in the bottom to limit yhe HP flow (we are interested in pressure, not flow), The HP port is well visible in the XTX50 second stage (which is, indeed Apeks DST).

The threads are well standardised so any (modern) lp hose fits to any port (except HFLP port) and any HP hose fits to any HP port independent on manufacturer.

[atropine]

Looking forward future instalments of this regulator series!!! I'm a DIN user FYI...

Great video James like all of previous. One thing you did not touch in this video is cold water regs or EN250, and how it is affected by mix and match first and second stage. I believe that some manufacturers will push you to buy pre approved set of second stages if whole reg is to be cold water regulator

[marcusebrawner]

Lol ive been looking for a 1st stage an thia vids only 4 days old atm...nice