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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (Adrian Kelland @ June 17 2003,14:24)]
Rob
Why do you use the R380, and not another Apeks? Did you already have one, or is it a routing issue?
Why the DS4? I assume it comes with a DST.
Is the only difference a swivel, or is there more?
Adrian |
Hi Adrian,
I originally had the TX40 as a backup. It's ok but it is balanced which means it's easier to provoke freeflow, especially when it's hanging upside down. It's not a huge issue but when I got a stage I replaced the 40 with an R380 because that's unbalanced and put the 40 on the stage.
As for the DST/DS4 The only difference really is the swivel and the fact that the DST has the larger non standard port for the primary reg.
The swivel isn't needed for the backgas so for me there was no point using the turret version as it's just another o-ring to blow. I have a DST on my stage which is used because it allows the hose to route flat down the bottle when the reg is parked but also allows a clean routing when in use. I blocked up the larger 1/2 inch port and just used on of the standard sized ports. Again not crucial it just means all my lp hoses are the same fitting and I can swap them around.
Also of course from a tight fisted git point of view the DS4 was about £40-£50 cheaper than the DST last time I looked
HTH
Rob.