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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
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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

SPECIFICATION
Weight [with packaging]1.25 lb

ITEM INCLUDES
Air-3 Unit, Low Pressure Hose

PRODUCT REVIEW

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Aquatec Alternate Regulator, Inflator, with Sub Alert unit (Air-3)
 
4.1

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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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), Advanced (3)
      • Diving Type:
      • Open water diving (7), Drift diving (5), Night diving (5), Wreck diving (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    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.

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    10/19/2012
     
    3.0

    One minor (MAJOR!) Detail not noted...

    By Darryl

    from Cincinnati, OH

    About Me Advanced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

          I won't rate it negatively - nor positively - just wanted to note for anyone else considering purchasing, that this unit is not compatible with all BCDs. Specifically, the corrugated hose from my Aeris BCD will not fit this unit; sizing is just way off. this requires a 1" hose; the Aeris, Oceanic, and other BCDs do not offer a hose (or even an adapter) that would allow using this on something other than an Aquatec BCD.

          • Diving Type:
          • 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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          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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