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Din or A-clamp
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12-08-2008, 08:18 AM
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Din or A-clamp
This diving lark is getting confussing!!
I have been told that the DIN connector is now being used more over Europe, but not so much in the States. It seems that the DIN is a better connector, I think. Can air tanks use both systems, I would hate to go for the DIN type and not be able to use my regs while away. |
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12-08-2008, 08:25 AM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
Most valves are known as DIN-Convertible. This means that they are all set up for A-Clamp and then if you want to use DIN you unscrew a central core of the valve. Want to use A-Clamp again? just screw the core back in.
Like this ![[Image: valve_pro.jpg]](http://www.dazsscuba.co.th/images/stories/picture_for_product/valve_pro.jpg)
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12-08-2008, 08:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-08-2008 08:29 AM by EllieCee.)
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RE: Din or A-clamp
DIN is far better! A lot of cylinders have an MDE valve so that the A-clamp insert can be unscrewed so they they are then suitable for DIN too. When I dived in Egypt I was worried their cylinders might be A-clamp so checked first, and they were convertable. When we got there, I was surprised at how many people were using DIN. In any event, you can buy a DIN to A-clamp converter for about £10 - 15 and in the event of cylinders being only A-clamp you can still use your lovely DIN regs. I have one of these, but so far its just gathered salt in the bottom of my dive bag.
Ellie Edit: Ooooh nice piccy JB2Cool! Ellie's Boat Diving Etiquette: Do Dive 1, Get Sea Sick, Throw Up, Eat Doughnut, Do Dive 2. Sorted! 
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12-08-2008, 08:36 AM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
So as long as it is an MDE valve then it should be fine? So the centre bit comes all the way out? Best not to lose it then! I must admit they look at bit better, if that makes any difference! Are the DIN regs anymore expensive?
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12-08-2008, 09:48 AM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
MDE is just a manufacturer. DIN-Convertible is what to ask for. DIN should be the same price as A-Clamp
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12-08-2008, 09:54 AM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
DIN should be the same price, except if you buy Mares regs, then they are more expensive.
Ellie Ellie's Boat Diving Etiquette: Do Dive 1, Get Sea Sick, Throw Up, Eat Doughnut, Do Dive 2. Sorted!
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12-08-2008, 10:24 AM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
(12-08-2008 08:28 AM)EllieCee Wrote: Edit: Ooooh nice piccy JB2Cool! Ellie, you must get out more... 
http://www.rec-diver.co.uk |
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12-08-2008, 10:25 AM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
(12-08-2008 10:24 AM)coldhands Wrote: Ellie, you must get out more... Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe! Ellie's Boat Diving Etiquette: Do Dive 1, Get Sea Sick, Throw Up, Eat Doughnut, Do Dive 2. Sorted!
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12-08-2008, 01:38 PM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
i know using a din connection you can buy the 300 bar cylinders, probably a silly question i no but i take it din works fine with the normal 232bar tanks aswel?
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12-08-2008, 01:42 PM
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RE: Din or A-clamp
Yep... no issues.
Simon ><(((º>`•.¸¸.•´¯`•.¸.•´¯`•...¸><(((º>¸.•´¯`•.¸. , . .•´¯`•.. ><(((º>`•.¸¸.•´¯`•.¸.•´¯`•...¸><(((º> |
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