It's called a "C Spanner". Any decent (spelling?) hardware shop should have
these. Make sure you get the one with the flexible (pin hinged) end. It
means you can use it for a wider range of diameters and you generally get
better grip on the reg and reduce the risk of the pin slipping out of the
hole and scoring the chrome.
 
The Scubapro multi-tool used for opening mk10 first stages was a classic
case of this problem. Never had a problem with a hinged C spanner though.
 
Regards
 
James Dibbs
Sydney, Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: KAMARUDIN, Stephen [mailto:S.Kamarudin@dm*.wa*.go*.au*]
Sent: Tuesday, 23 October 2001 14:44
To: 'techdiver@aquanaut.com'
Subject: Tools for Apeks Regs



Greetings List 
I am about to re-tune a couple of Apeks DS4's - the factory set IP is too
high at just under 11 bar. 
To get to the spring adjuster on the low pressure side I have to remove an
environmental sealed cover/diaphragm and need to use a pin spanner. Some
people call these hook spanners or hook wrenches. There is a picture of one
of these spanners at an excellent DIR site

http://www.deeperstuff.com/apeks-1st.htm
<http://www.deeperstuff.com/apeks-1st.htm>  
I was wondering if anyone know where I can get a couple of these pin
spanner/wrenches? Is there a name/brand for this tool? Where should I look?

The only spanner I can find like it is an "adjustable" pin spanner by
"Snap-on" and they (the retailer) wanted about US$65 for it. This seemed a
bit steep. I suppose I could make one but wanted to seek advice first.

thanks in advance 

Stephen Kamarudin 
Perth, Western Australia 


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