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The Undercurrent Online Divers' Forum :  July 21, 2008

We have launched an exciting, new feature on our website to help serious divers obtain the best, most complete and latest diving information: The Divers' Forum. This forum offers the thousands of Undercurrent readers a means of directly communicating with each other. You can post questions or replies to others' questions on virtually any aspect of diving. Unlike other forums, here you interact only with other Undercurrent subscribers and Online Members -- as knowledgeable, well traveled, and experienced a group of serious divers as you'll find anywhere. . . If you are not a current print subscriber or Online Member, you can become one in just a minute and get immediate access to the Forum and thousands of pages of solid dive info. Or if you're a former Online Member, you can rejoin instantly using your old username and password here. Then log in and join in the dialogue at The Undercurrent Online Divers' Forum.

APEKS Regulator Recall :  July 21, 2008

Some Apeks ATX and XTX regulators have incorrectly assembled second stages. The diaphragm cover, a black, silver or yellow ring of plastic that sits on top of the main diaphragm, was left out during the second stage assembly process. A missing cover could allow the diaphragm to become displaced, causing a diver to suck in water instead of air. The recall includes all second stages and octopuses purchased before July 2008 that haven't had the authorized annual service. Take yours to an Apeks dealer for a visual inspection. A technician can do a visual inspection through the front cover, but it's better yet to remove the cover to ensure the diaphragm cover is there and in its proper place. For details, contact Apeks at info@apeks.co.uk.

AquaLung :  July 21, 2008

Aqualung has recalled certain Titan/Conshelf DIN connectors, a threaded handwheel that connects the regulator to the air tank. The problem, according to AquaLung product manager Tom Philipp: "Some dive technicians using too much brawn." The handwheel retainers are weakened during service when they're manually adjusted at torque levels higher than recommended. The recall mostly affects European divers and those who buy European regulators. DIN connectors are sold in Europe while the U.S. uses yoke knobs to tighten regulators. Owners of Titan DIN regulators with a serial number lower than 6062501 or Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors marked with "300 BAR MAX" can return them to a AquaLung retailer for an upgrade covered under warranty. The correction will be switching out the brass handwheel retainer for a stainless steel one marked "300 BAR MAXI". For details, contact AquaLung at support@aqualung.com , or call 1 760 597-5000.

A liveaboard dive trip with Seacology :  July 21, 2008

Seacology, a nonprofit leader in saving coral reefs, is running a liveaboard dive trip to the Red Sea November 10-19. You'll cruise the Southern Red Sea aboard the Royal Evolution, the Red Sea's most luxurious dive boat. One stop on their customized itinerary will be to visit Wadi El Gemal (Valley of the Camels) National Park where Seacology is funding the installation of mooring buoys to protect the reefs. Get more information on this great trip at www.seacology.org and while you're there make a donation to help their many worthwhile projects.

Ben Davison, editor/publisher
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