Product Description
The XL4 Ocea presents a new concept of regulator to the diving market. One that comes with the inherent build quality and performance shared by all Apeks regulators, but having the prime objective of being the first totally sustainably produced regulator available. Every manufacturing detail has been considered and adjusted to ensure each material and process has been optimized in the pursuit of minimal environmental impact. Our partnership with PlasticBank, establishes the XL4 Ocea as the world's first ocean plastic negative regulator. FeaturesFirst StageCompact machined first stage based on the expedition tested Apeks DS4 platform.Break through, innovative over-moulded first-stage endcap and environmental diaphragm helps prevent ice build-up that can cause first stage free flow in extreme circumstances.Large surface area heat exchanger diaphragm clamp helps increase the gas temperature inside the first stage, resulting in improved cold water performance.Unique over-balanced diaphragm design - as the diver descends, the over-balancing feature allows the medium pressure gas in the hose to increase at a faster rate than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.2 HP ports and 4MP portsSecond Stage
Compact and lightweight second stage improves comfort and helps reduce jaw fatigue on long duration divesHigh performance pneumatically balanced lever operated poppet valveLarge, over moulded self-flushing and controllable purge buttonErgonomic Venturi lever is easy to use and locateFlexible nylon braided hose has better cold water performance than a traditional rubber hoseStandard metallic hose connection for interchangeabilityComfo-bite mouthpiece has a unique bridge that fits across the upper palate and does not require bite pressure to stay in placeRe-useable mouthpiece clip makes it simple to change mouthpieces in the fieldDurable and flexible rubber exhaust tee provides excellent bubble diversionTechnical SpecsConnections Yoke and DIN availableType of first stage Over-balanced diaphragm design, environmentally sealedBody Type One piece machined bodyNumber of HP ports 2 (7/16" UNF)Number of MP ports 4 (3/8" UNF)Weight DIN – 905g (2 lb)Yoke – 1041g (2.3 lb)Environmental Dry Kit StandardFirst stage exterior SatinCold water use YesType of second stage Pneumatically balancedOpening Effort Control Knob NoIntegrated Venturi Lever YesMouthpiece Comfo-bite™Exhaust tee Standard, one setHeat Exchanger for freezing resistance YesHose type Braided Flexi-hoseOverall work of breathing (WOB) scores Avg. 0.90 joules/liter
