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In the event of a freeflow, you just shut off the offending post and call the dive on your doubles. On a stage bottle, you can control the flow directly from the valve. Everytime you breathe, turn it on then off. It's that simple. No need to convolute the system. ss On Tue, 25 Dec 2001, George Giovani wrote: > George, > thanks for the info on the D400. It's obvious that I should stay away from > it. > Since we are on the equipment topic, what's your opinion on the Apeks FCD > (Freeflow Control Device)? It's supposed to be a little manual slider > installed between the second stage and its hose, which would allow for > second stage isolation during major freeflow. Do you think it adds any > practical value to cold-water diving? > Thanks again and Merry Christmas. > George > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Trey [mailto:trey@ne*.co*] > Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 10:28 AM > To: ggiovani@at*.ne*; techdiver@aquanaut.com > Subject: RE: Scubapro D400 > > > > Try taking it apart underwater to clear it. Try breathing it other than on > land in an upright position. This is the worst piece of shit ever made ( > other than the "Air One" that these morons used to make). > > -----Original Message----- > From: ggiovani@at*.ne* [mailto:ggiovani@at*.ne*] > Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 11:11 AM > To: techdiver@aquanaut.com > Subject: Scubapro D400 > > > In a recent posting, I read that the D400 is not > recommended as a stage reg for "well known reasons." > Could someone elaborate on this? Perhaps as a more > general question, what are the pros and cons of a D400 > second stage and how does it compare to a reg such as > the G250? > Thanks and Happy Holidays. > George > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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