Description
The R5 TEC1 regulator with an octopus and three-gauge console performs well both in laboratory tests and in real diving conditions. The R5 TEC first stage is a balanced diaphragm design with a dry chamber that seals the working diaphragm and prevents freezing in cold water; this protection is also an advantage in heavily silted water. It is made of marine brass with a high-quality frosted chrome finish, and the hoses are arranged in a V shape. The regulator can be used with a standard BCD or a wing.
The TEC1 second stage is a downstream demand valve with venturi and breathing resistance adjustment. A heat exchanger reduces the risk of icing in cold water, and a breathing resistance of about 1 J/l makes breathing easier and helps reduce air consumption. TecLine regulators are CE certified and tested to EN 250A, and are also trialled in demanding conditions from icy Polish lakes to caves and tropical waters. Suitable for nitrox up to EAN40 (40% O2).
The set includes:
- R5 TEC first stage
- TEC1 second stage with a 70 cm black Proflex LP hose
- TEC1 octopus with a 90 cm yellow Proflex LP hose
- three-gauge console (pressure gauge, depth gauge and compass) with an 80 cm black rubber HP hose
- regulator bag
First stage:
- Diaphragm, balanced
- V-shaped hose arrangement
- Additional dry chamber (COLD KIT)
- Ports: 4 LP, 2 HP
- Maximum working pressure: 300 bar
- Maximum flow at 20 MPa: 3823 l/min
- Intermediate pressure: 9.0 bar
- Breathing resistance: 0.983–1.004 J/l
- Material: chrome-plated marine brass
- Nitrox up to 40%
- Complies with EN 250A, CE1463
- Weight: 822 g
Second stage:
- Balanced
- Venturi and breathing resistance adjustment
- Maximum flow at 20 MPa: 850 l/min
- Breathing resistance: 0.983–1.004 J/l
- Material: polyamide
- Wide, comfortable and flexible exhaust
- Heat exchanger against freezing in cold water
- Nitrox up to 40%
- Meets EN 250A, CE1463
- Weight: 250 g
TEC1 octopus: a small, light second stage for universal use with breathing performance to EN 250A; pneumatically balanced, with venturi adjustment, a breathing resistance adjustment knob, aluminium outer ring, additional heat exchanger for cold water and ergonomic mouthpiece. Weight: 250 g.
