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> Hi folks,
> 
> Does any one have any comments on the merits or drawbacks of the use of a 
> Sherwood Brut (properly cleaned of course) as a regulator for high O2 
> content deco mixes. Given the intended use, the max depth is unlikely to 
> exceed 70fsw. Because of this, I am willing to sacrifice high end breathing 
> characteristics (to some extent) for reliability, toughness, and a 
> resonable price. Is this reg a good choice??
> 
> Any comments on the reg, or any alternative suggestions would be greatly 
> appreciated. What do you use, and why?..............
> 
> 

The only problem I would have in using it for a deco bottle is the fact
that Sherwood regs have a dry bleed.  If you leave the bottle turned off,
the air in the system bleeds out.  Also, if you are setting up for a dive
and want to leave the bottle in for an extended time, you run the risk
of loosing your gas (by leaving the tank on).

I use an MK2-R190 by ScubaPro for my O2 deco.  It is a reliable, reasonably 
priced reg and the 2nd stage can be switched, if I want, to a left handed
configuration.  

Trey Nolen
tnolen@bu*.en*.ua*.ed*

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