Scuba Regulators

Let us help you find the best scuba regulator to suit your needs.

Your regulator is one of the most important pieces of your scuba gear. Remarkably, this piece of dive gear links together key components of your scuba gear (scuba tank, BCD, submersible pressure gauge, safe second air source) and delivers the air from your tank to you, allowing you to breathe underwater.

Selecting the Right Scuba Regulator: Factors to Consider

When choosing your scuba regulator, it's essential to consider various factors such as your diving environment, frequency of use, and comfort. While most of the regulators we offer are suitable for recreational diving, if you plan to venture into technical or cold water diving, ensure you select scuba gear specifically designed and tested for those conditions.

How Regulators Work: The first stage of your scuba regulator, attached to your dive tank, reduces air pressure to an intermediate level before flowing through hoses to the second stage. Here, the pressure is further reduced to a breathable level, delivering air on demand with each inhale. Regulators may be categorized as Unbalanced, Balanced, or Overbalanced, each offering distinct breathing characteristics suited for different diving depths and preferences.

• Unbalanced Regulators: Recommended for shallow dives where breathing effort increases with depth.
• Balanced Regulators: Maintain consistent breathing regardless of depth, ideal for most recreational divers.
• Overbalanced Regulators: Easier to breathe with depth, suitable for advanced, deep, and technical diving.

Environmentally Sealed: Many regulators feature an environmentally sealed first stage, protecting internal components from corrosion caused by salt, sand, and sediment. This ensures reliable performance and longevity, particularly in harsh diving conditions.

Attachment Type: Regulators may be DIN or Yoke style, referring to their attachment point to the scuba tank. DIN regulators screw into the tank opening, while Yoke regulators slip over and screw onto it.

Nitrox Compatibility: Most regulators are Nitrox-ready, but some require additional safety standards compliance for gas mixes above 22% Oxygen.

Regulator Accessories: Enhance and maintain your regulator with accessories like regulator bags, replacement hoses, mouthpieces, and color kits, ensuring optimal performance and customization for your scuba gear.

Alternate Air Source: Also known as Extra Air Sources or Backup Air Supplies, these emergency setups provide additional air in case of primary regulator failure, offering peace of mind during dives.

Once you've selected your regulator, don't forget to explore our range of Scuba Diving Octos for added safety and preparedness.

Need Assistance?

For more details on choosing the right regulator, check out our Scuba Regulator Buying Guide. For personalized advice on scuba gear, visit one of our dive shops or call us toll-free at 1-800-DIVE-USA for guidance and recommendations.