Apeks MTX-RC Octopus

APEKS MTX-RC Octopus - The Ultimate Cold Water Backup Regulator

When diving in the most demanding environments, your backup regulator must be as reliable and high-performing as your primary. The APEKS MTX-RC Octopus is engineered for exactly these moments of critical need. Developed in accordance with the stringent United States Navy Experimental Dive Unit (NEDU) extreme cold water test, this octopus is built to perform flawlessly when the temperature drops, providing unparalleled reliability and safety. The perfect octopus to complement your MTX-RC regulator, it shares the same rugged construction and superior performance characteristics, ensuring a seamless and familiar experience in an emergency.

Experience the confidence that comes from knowing your alternate air source is built to withstand the harshest conditions imaginable. The MTX-RC Octopus is designed for immediate recognition and intuitive use under stress. Its high-visibility yellow highlights ensure it can be located instantly by you or your dive buddy in a low-visibility or out-of-air situation. Durability is a core principle of the MTX-RC design, with robust protective bumpers strategically placed on the second stage. These bumpers shield the octopus from impacts, shocks, and scratches, safeguarding its performance and extending its life, no matter how rigorous your diving adventures become.

Control and ease of use in challenging conditions are paramount. The MTX-RC Octopus features an oversized breathing effort adjustment knob and an ergonomic venturi lever, both designed for simple operation even when wearing thick, cold-water gloves. This allows for precise tuning of the breathing characteristics on the fly, preventing accidental freeflow and ensuring you can deliver air comfortably to a buddy. The large, easy-to-locate purge button is simple to operate, providing a high flow rate for quick and effective clearing. This octopus is also incredibly versatile, featuring a reversible second stage that can be configured for either a left or right-hand gas supply, making it ideal for any diver´s setup, including sidemount configurations. A core component of its exceptional cold-water performance is the patented heat exchanger, which surrounds the valve mechanism. It expertly dissipates the cold generated by gas expansion by drawing in the warmth from the ambient water, dramatically reducing the risk of ice formation and freeflow while delivering a warmer, more comfortable breathing experience.

Attribute: Without hose

Features:

* Bright yellow highlights for exceptional visibility in an emergency.
* Robust protective bumpers to shield the second stage from impacts and scratches in the most vulnerable places.
* An ergonomic and simple-to-use venturi lever for precise freeflow control.
* An oversize breathing effort adjuster that makes adjustment easy in cold water whilst wearing gloves.
* A large, over-molded self-flushing purge button for ease of use and reliability.
* A reversible second stage allows for either a left or right-hand gas supply configuration for ultimate versatility.
* A patented heat exchanger dissipates the cold caused by gas expansion while drawing in the warmth of the ambient water for a more comfortable breath.

Technical Specifications:

* Type of second stage: Pneumatically balanced
* Configuration: Reversible (Left or Right hand)
* Nitrox Compatibility: Up to 40% O2 from the factory