Scuba Regulator Service | First Stage Apeks FSR XTX200 | ASMR | Ep. 3 : Testing & Tuning

This is the 3rd Video in a series on Scuba Regulator Servicing. It focuses on Testing and Tuning the 1st Stage after Disassembly and Reassembly.
See 1st Stage Disassembly Ep. 1 • Scuba Regulator Servic...
See 1st Stage Reassembly Ep. 2 • Scuba Regulator Servic...
While the Regulator in this video is the Apeks XTX 200 FSR, the basics apply to other balanced diaphragm regulators in general.
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Warning: This video is a quick demo/overview of Scuba regulator servicing. This is not an instructional video. It does not contain all of the necessary elements and knowledge required to properly service a regulator.
You should receive formal training before servicing a scuba regulator.
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[@rotti43628]

What Brand /Make is the Environment Cap wrench/spanner as shown in video. Trying to locate.......Thanks

[@godiveph1287]

Videos on the first stage Apeks XTX200 FSR maintenance:
Ep. 1 Disassembly is here: czcams.com/video/nLOQAD0yC1I/video.html
Ep. 2 Assembly is here: czcams.com/video/uMZqsoqCoNM/video.html
For other helpful videos check out this playlist: czcams.com/play/PLoGCEaOoX2kdoibcXXsAW79YQcq7T02oh.html
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[@bolt-UW]

Под давлением не стоит нагружать пружину,лучше сбросить давление

[@GrahamF]

Apeks qualified here; Good video, however you should never, ever adjust the 1st stage under pressure. Best practice is depressurise then adjust, then repressurise, and check pressure. Repeat if necessary. If anything goes wrong, >200bar is a serious issue.
Also, 9bar may also be a bit on the low side. Mines are set at 9.4bar, using a digital pressure gauge.
Also, your pressure gauge was reading only 8bar after you buttoned it up...
Sorry, pedant here but well meaning....

[@einzeltier]

This 👍

[@bolt-UW]

Все верно указано

[@shuntao3475]

New Subscriber here, some really good content you have. I took my class, rebuilt some Regs, then2 years later I Forgot the tuning Procedures. Would love to see a tuning Video on 2nd Stages. I remember being told to use a 500-psi tank, just do not remember if it was on first stage, 2nd or both. I am thinking First.

[@godiveph1287]

Hello, thank you for watching and for your comments. Yes, I plan to also post videos on disassembly, reassembly and testing/tuning of the second stage. Stay tuned :). As to your question on tank pressure while testing, a good practice is to test the 1st stage and 2nd stage on both 3000 psi (207 bar) and 500 psi (34 bar). Modern regulators today are designed to be “balanced” and some are even over balanced to deliver the same flow at all “usable” tank pressures. By testing on 3000 and 500 psi, you’ll spot any issues. The IP reading of the first stage should maintain its setting on either 3000 and 500 psi.