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Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3)

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DESCRIPTION

Whats in the box:Air-3 Unit, Low Pressure Hose

The Aquatec Air-3 Inflator replaces the conventional BC power inflator and second stage octopus by combining the functions of both into a single unit. It also is unique in that it also incorporates the Sub-Alert underwater horn. When you're taught how to dive you are given practice in buoyancy control more than any other skill. Once you start to dive every time you go underwater, fin the reef, or surface you use buoyancy control.

All this time your octopus second stage regulator hangs un-used and out of mind.When a real life out-of-air situation occurs, the stress and anxiety mounts, and you find yourself fumbling for a piece of equipment you never use the Octopus! Combining your inflator devise (that you use on every dive) with your octopus Regulator assures your ability to react properly when an out-of-air emergency occurs. Be a safe diver with the Aquatec Air-3 Breathable Inflator with Sub-Alert underwater horn.

The Sub-Alert horn works both underwater and on the surface. Activation of the horn requires only a very small amount of air from your cylinder. The volume is very high at 110-120 dB. Approximated surface range is about 0.50 miles. Every Air-3 unit's regulator is measured and factory tuned to the prefect breathing resistance

FEATURES
  • Eliminates a Hose
  • Combines Power Inflator, Octopus and Underwater/Surface Horn
  • Streamlines Your Profile Underwater
  • Easier to Use then Octopus
  • Increase Safety of Diving
  • Unique Signal Devise

ITEM INCLUDES
Air-3 Unit, Low Pressure Hose

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3)
 
4.2

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

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93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (7)
  • Comfortable (6)
  • Comfortable mouthpiece (5)
  • Easy to connect (5)
  • Reliable (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Eliminating hoses (6)
    • Recreation (5)
    • Cold water (4)
    • Warm water (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Advanced diver (5)
      • Diving Type:
      • Open water diving (6), Drift diving (5), Night diving (4), Wreck diving (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Very nice product. I recommend it.

    it's very confortable if you have trasmiter you only have two hoses...

    it's very confortable if you have trasmiter you only have two hoses...

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Decent Octo

    I bought this from LeisurePro about a year ago. I've done about 20 recreational dives on it. Seems to work pretty well. A couple of issues I've encountered though are:
    1. My ...Read complete review

    I bought this from LeisurePro about a year ago. I've done about 20 recreational dives on it. Seems to work pretty well. A couple of issues I've encountered though are:
    1. My local scuba shop won't rebuild it. They can't get the parts.
    2. The horn button and the bc deflate button are easily confused and I often quack the horn when I mean to deflate my bc.
    3. When rinsing or soaking in freshwater after a dive, you need to keep the inflator/breathing hose connected or you will get water in the regulator.
    4. No adjustment for breathing difficulty. It can free flow often. Especially if it's overdue for an overhaul since you can't get parts.
    Right now I've removed it from my rig and I'm just diving with a spare air and a regular BC inflator until I can get it serviced. Overall It's a decent product with a lot of useful features at a fair price.

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    4/17/2012
     
    5.0

    Octo Made Simple

    By MadMex

    from Dallas, Tx

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Mouthpiece
    • Easy To Connect
    • Easy To Retrieve
    • Easy To Use
    • Less drag
    • Reliable

    Cons

    • Forgetting you have it

    Best Uses

    • Eliminating Hoses
    • With Nitrox

    Comments about Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3):

    I thought this would be something I would have to take to my local shop to have it installed but no,
    I was able to install it myself with the instructions and I was in the water that same day.
    Thank you for its simplicity.

    • Diving Type:
    • Drift Diving, Open Water Diving
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    9/27/2011
     
    4.0

    Good for travel

    By Dmitry

    from Chicago, IL

    About Me Advanced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Mouthpiece
    • Does Not Leak
    • Easy To Connect
    • Easy To Retrieve
    • Easy To Use
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Eliminating Hoses

      Comments about Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3):

      Good to replace your octo. Somewhat small bottons make it less convinient in use but overall great if you have to eliminate the extra hose.

      • Diving Type:
      • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/21/2011
       
      4.0

      Nice but very short hose

      By John

      from Hawthorne, NJ

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Connect
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Eliminating Hoses

        Comments about Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3):

        Only used it twice but seems reliable. The only problem I had was the original hose was VERY short. If I have had to use it in an emergency I would have had to look left the entire accent. I found a longer hose at my LDS.

        • Diving Type:
        • Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        2/9/2011
         
        4.0

        My wife and I both use them

        By John the Kansas diver

        from Pittsburg, Kansas (dive in the ocean)

        About Me Advanced

        Pros

        • Comfortable Mouthpiece
        • Easy To Connect
        • Easy To Retrieve
        • Easy To Use
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Eliminating Hoses

          Comments about Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3):

          My wife and I both use these for a number of years. We just bought new ones after using the first two for several years and several hundred dives. After hearing the problems getting them serviced and getting them to work right after service, for the price we just bought two new ones. If you don't leave the hose attached when rinsing there is a possibility of getting a contaminant in the inlet and causing a free flow problem. Other than that happening a couple times they have been trouble free. I like the signal device above and below water and the reduction of hoses for less drag in swift current diving. I personally have used Sub Alert Air-3(on second one now) on over 500 dives total and my wife about half that many. Satisfied enough to buy again.

          • Diving Type:
          • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          8/30/2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Works surprisingly well!

          By RAWalker

          from Mesa Arizona

          About Me Advanced Diver

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Combines Multi Functions
          • Comfortable Mouthpiece
          • Does Not Leak
          • Easy To Connect
          • Easy To Retrieve
          • Easy To Use
          • Reliable

          Cons

          • Getting Seviced

          Best Uses

          • Eliminating Hoses
          • Recreational Diving
          • Upgrading Equipment
          • With Nitrox

          Comments about Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3):

          Breaths more than well enough to safely surface with your buddy on your primary second stage.
          The sounder isn't the loudest available for surface use but will out range most whistles. Underwater the unique qwack sound does give some sense of direction when not using a hood.

          The biggest problem in using this product may be in getting it serviced regularly. My LDS did get the parts but it took multiple attempts to make it function properly after it was rebuilt. It was working properly when it was brought in for service.
          Aquatec is an up and coming manufacturer between this product and their LED flashlight I beleive it is time for more shops to recognize them, stock and service their products

          • Diving Type:
          • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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