The typical intermediate pressure setting for most first stages is around {135 psi | 9.5 bar}. Upon request a Dive Gear Express service technician will adjust the IP to your specified non-standard setting prior to shipment but only for diaphragm first stage designs. We also offer 3rd party modifications to the Apeks DS4 to change the behavior of the intermediate pressure; enabling use with constant mass flow orifices and needle valves found on some types of rebreathers.

The IP adjustment on diaphragm type first stages is simple enough for most divers to learn to do themselves. The IP adjustment screw is located under the environmental seal cap on the bottom of the regulator. The only tools needed are a round surface spanner wrench to remove the cap, a hex key set to turn the adjustment screw to change the IP setting, and an IP pressure gauge to measure the setting. These are all available in our Regulator Service Tools category. A few minutes with a knowledgeable peer or Google will show you how.