DGX Premium Long Neck Left (Uncommon Side) valves are Nitrox Ready, using oxygen compatible materials and when sealed in the original factory packaging is also free of organic and particle contamination. The valves have DIN outlets that can accept optional removable inserts (sold separately) so the valves may be used with yoke connectors. You may see this style of outlet variously described as Pro, 200-Bar DIN (G 5/8 BSP), or 232-Bar DIN. All these different names apply to exactly the same style valve outlet, which is suitable for use with the 3442 psi service pressure cylinders and any DIN style regulator or (with the addition of an optional insert) converted for any yoke style regulator. Inlets have standard 0.750-14 NPSM (3/4 NPS) neck threads for use with all modern aluminum and steel SCUBA tanks and include a threaded 'dip tube' with hex opening for easy installation. Valves have a 5250 psi burst disk. The modular plug and dip tube are included.
The DGX Premium uncommon side valves include a nearly indestructible handwheel made from soft rubber formed around a stainless steel insert. The stainless steel insert ensures positive operation with long-lasting life. The large ribs make it easy to open or close the valve even while wearing gloves. The rubber with stainless steel insert handwheel design is the preferred choice of technical divers. The black handwheel is standard, and an optional green, red or blue color handwheel is available.
I picked these up to replace a set of Thermo valves. The quality is normal DGX, which for other shops is their premium stock. Not only is this a solid build and well performing valve for the price of one Thermo you can get two of these. Once again thank you DGX for the quality control
So I'm from Western Canada. I'm having trouble finding left sided tank valves. Online I go. Dive Gear Express has them and at a great price. I'm thinking, been here before, by the time I've paid shipping etc, will they even show up. Anyhow, thought I'd take a chance. Three days I have the valves in my hand. With shipping, taxes,brokage and exchange the valves still came in at less than half the cost. Super impressed. Told a buddy, he ordered some things and also received shipment in three days. I like to shop local but with service and prices like these.....They will be receiving more orders from me.
I currently own and use three sets of these. One set for doubled LP85's and the others for two sets of sidemount cylinders.
Doubles - For where my cylinders sit on my back, these valves make it very easy to locate and actuate the handles. A few of my dive buddies converted over to these valves after watching me perform S-drills.
Sidemount - The extra height (great for the choker system) and extended manifold port makes it a cinche to wrap bungie around the valve. Additionally, the extended manifold port lets you center your grip over the valve, allowing the tank to hang balanced in your hand, not off-set (like when grabbing just the handles).
Quality - They seem to be made out of the right stuff. I haven't had any unusual corrosion and the threads are perfectly machined.
