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Neutrally Buoyant - correct answer ✔Something underwater that does not float and does
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not sink ||||||




Positively Buoyant - correct answer ✔Something that floats in water
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Negatively Buoyant - correct answer ✔Something underwater that sinks
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Yoke Valve/Regulator - correct answer ✔Valve is more like a clamp. O-ring is on the tank
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valve and pressed by the regulator on tightening
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Din Valve/Regulator - correct answer ✔Screwed into threaded valve. O-ring is on the
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regulator and encased deep inside the valve.
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Balanced First Stage - correct answer ✔Larger orifice to allow air from the tank in.
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It allows for greater air flow.
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It makes it more capable of supplying air to accessories.
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It makes it more capable of supplying air to two divers.
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, Cylinder Pressure - correct answer ✔Has less influence on the operation of the valve since it
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acts all around the valve stem. Falling tank pressure has less effect on the amount of
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breathing effort required to open the valve |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Piston First Stage - correct answer ✔External water pressure acts on a piston, which is the
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main moving part. |||||| ||||||




Has fewer moving parts - makes them faster & easier to overhaul.
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Easily accommodate designs with swivels.
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Have to be entirely disassembled to adjust.
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Diaphragm First Stage - correct answer ✔The pressure acts on a flexible diaphragm. A push |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




rod on the inside of this diaphragm transmits the diaphragm's movement to the valve
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mechanism.


Separates interior parts from water. |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Reduces internal corrosion & contaminant buildup. |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ||||||




Can adjust relatively easily with few tools.
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Only offers four low pressure ports.
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Merci Jacques - correct answer ✔Who invented the first stage?
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When I dive with a buddy - correct answer ✔Diving is easier, safer and more fun
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