How Diaphragm Regulators Work - Scuba Tech Tips: S17E14

Viewers asked how the flexible rubber disk works in a diaphragm regulator. Alec shows how the internal parts of a first stage diaphragm work.
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[@alaska4229]

Great demonstration of how the first stage works, thanks for the video Alec!

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Glad you liked it! A

[@TheTurbinator]

Please post more long videos, we love these in dept information sessions.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

More to come! A

[@benheckendorn2696]

A great video again, Alec. You explain it so easy so anyone understand even those who had any idea about tech. 👍

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. A

[@ABCDiver]

excellent breakdown of the 1st stage. thanks!

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Glad it was helpful! A

[@SummersideDiver]

Another very well done video. Your explanations are full of great detail and quite easy to follow. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us and helping us to be better informed divers

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

You're very welcome and thanks for watching. A

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you Mr Peirce

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Appreciate you watching and the feedback. A

[@davedonati206]

Hi Alec, an interesting topic & great explanation of theory!

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Awesome, thank you! A

[@jacquespoirier9071]

nice explanation you,re an excellent teacher it is a shame that this type of generic information is not a part of basic diving certification Top me , it is asafety concers as such a knowledge car prevent a panic situation in the case of an equipment that is not performing as it should.. excellent topic very good video

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Hi Jacques. Thank for the feedback. Today's Open Water courses are geared to getting certified with just enough info to get into the water. After that, Con Ed courses to learn the details of our sport. Glad you liked it. More to come. A

[@ericvadekro8334]

Thanks!

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Much appreciate the feedback. A

[@Kebekwoodcraft7375]

Great job 👏 I wouldn’t consider a spring as a moving part 😊

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

I wanted viewers to think about it, just 2 moving parts in a piston, simple and reliable. A

[@daveturton1784]

interesting thanks

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

You're welcome. A

[@Dive-D]

Hey Alec amazing video explanation! I was thinking if you could do a video in the future, about Dacor's Modular system 1st stages.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

If i can get more than the one I have now, will add it to the ideas list. A

[@Mike.4639]

25 ish year MK 17, going for another 25 , its probably the best.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

That one will last a loooooong time with love and diving. Thanks for watching. A

[@chrisphilhower6029]

My Genesis Prana Regs use a Piston. And are Rated to 50F.

[@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter]

Most regs today are rated to 50F/10C without modification. Anything colder needs ice diving training and gear. Go Pistons! A