In Canada stick with the Apex, service is good. Buy the Tx 40s or 50s with
the enviro kit, detune them a bit for extreme cold (-20c and below) and you
will not have a freeflow problem.

Max
Ottawa Canada


----- Original Message -----
From: <Chriss_Ludin@pc*.gc*.ca*>
To: <techdiver@aq*.co*>; <wreckdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 11:02 AM
Subject: cold water regulators


> Our section is in the process of selecting new regulators for use by our
> archaeologists. These guys will be periodically exposed to -2 degree
centigrade
> water, arctic variety ambient air temp. and depths to 40 m. in isolated
areas.
> The reg will be used in a Cressi full-face mask. We're looking for a reg
with a
> dry seal first stage, freeze-up resistant second stage, high air output at
> depth, good parts availability and a decent reputation. Any preferred
> manufacturers or dealers? These regs may only get 200 or so hours per
season but
> they will get beat up.
>
> We'd be interested in hearing some recommendations particularly from those
> regularly diving any part of the Arctic, Great Lakes, under the ice and,
of
> course, from those with years of experience.
>
> Chriss Ludin
> Underwater Archaeology Technician
> Parks Canada
>
>
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