The Alpha Standard. The standard by which all other entrylevel
regulators are judged. For recreational divers looking for
professional performance at a reasonable price, the Alpha 8
makes the adventure of diving that much easier to experience.
Not only is the Alpha 8 an economical buy for the diver on
a budget, it is just as inexpensive to maintain. Standard replacement
parts can cost as little as half of those in other regulators
in its class.
Patented orthodontic mouthpiece
To further reduce jaw fatigue, the Alpha 8 features a patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece,
designed to accommodate the natural overbite of the human jaw.
Nitrox Compatibility
The Alpha 8 is classified as being suitable for use with nitrox breathing gas mixtures
containing up to 40% oxygen by volume without the need for special preparation,
cleaning or component parts.
Valve Type DEMAND
Integrated Purge Button YES
Mouthpiece ORTHODONTIC
Nitrox Compatibility STANDARD TO 40%
Weight (without hose) 6 OUNCES
Dimensions (front profile) 2.9 INCHES
First Stage Configurations SP 5
Minimum Cracking Effort 1.1 CIW
Factory Set Inhalation Effort 1.2 - 1.4 CIW
Work of Breathing 1.47 JOULES (SP-5)