The Ocea is the first of its kind – an environmentally-conscious regulator made from recycled materials and bio-plastics, manufactured in a solar-powered facility. Based on the XL4+, every single material and process was reconsidered to create the most eco-sensitive scuba diving regulator in the world. The Ocea is a truly game-changing regulator that removes five times its own weight in plastic from the environment.
All Apeks Ocea Regulators are made from recycled plastic waste and plant-based bioplastic and manufactured in a solar-powered facility. The Ocea uses lead-free brass that can be endlessly recycled and is stronger than standard brass. Sales of each Ocea funds the collection of 5kg of up-stream plastic waste, in collaboration with Plastic Bank
First Stage:
- Compact machined first stage based on the expedition tested Apeks DS4 platform.
- Unique over-balanced diaphragm design – as the diver descends, the over-balancing feature allows the medium pressure gas in the hose to increase at a faster rate than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.
- 2 HP ports and 4MP ports
Second Stages:
- Compact and lightweight second stage improves comfort and helps reduce jaw fatigue on long duration dives
- High performance pneumatically balanced lever operated poppet valve
- Large, over molded self-flushing and controllable purge button
- Ergonomic Venturi lever is easy to use and locate
- Flexible nylon braided hose has better cold-water performance than a traditional rubber hose
- Standard metallic hose connection for interchangeability
- Comfo-bite mouthpiece has a unique bridge that fits across the upper palate and does not require bite pressure to stay in place
- Re-useable mouthpiece clip makes it simple to change mouthpieces in the field
- Durable and flexible rubber exhaust tee provides excellent bubble diversion
Technical Specs:
Connection: Yoke
Type of first stage: Over-balanced diaphragm design, environmentally sealed
Body Type: One-piece machined body
Number of HP ports: 2 (7/16″ UNF)
Number of MP ports: 4 (3/8″ UNF)
Weight: Yoke – 1041g (2.3 lb)
Environmental Dry Kit: Standard
First stage exterior: Satin
Cold water use: Yes
Type of second stage: Pneumatically balanced
Opening Effort Control Knob: No
Integrated Venturi Lever: Yes
Mouthpiece: Comfo-bite™
Exhaust tee: Standard, one set
Heat Exchanger for freezing resistance: Yes
Hose type: Braided Flexi-hose
Overall work of breathing (WOB) scores: Avg. 0.90 joules/liter
Recommended temperature use: 4 – 55 C
What’s in the box:
Apeks XL4 Ocea 1st stage, 2nd stage, Octo and hoses