Scuba Gear tips by Scuba.com – Yoke vs. DIN Valve
Scuba Gear tips by Scuba.com demostrates the difference between a Yoke (K-Valve) and DIN Valve on a tank and how to attach your regulator hose.
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The price of …
The price of converting your 1st stage from Yoke to DIN can vary my manufacturer. Some are a bit more work than others and thae parts vary in price. Always contact your local authorized dealer for this information.
The DIN Pro valve that NauiDiver91 described is a very convenient way to make sure that you are always prepared for what ever kind of 1st stage you may have the chance to use.
my valve for my …
my valve for my tank is both yoke & Din, i just unscrew it out, it’s really easy, your din conversion should be around 80 bucks
OkiMike, this is …
OkiMike, this is not entirely accurate. While most din first stages can be adapted for use with a K valve by adding a yoke adapter, you cannot make a yoke first stage a din 1st stage simply by removing the yoke embly as the thread pattern on the neck on the first stage is not the same as the threads on the DIN valve. They would either need to be altered by a technician or have a din adapter added to the 1st stage.
you have to say …
you have to say that you can easily transform a Yoke valve in a DIN and viceversa
Both of them are K …
Both of them are K valve One is YOKE one is DIN
The DIN valve does …
The DIN valve does not, in fact, require a “special” fitting. Most regs come built naturally DIN but require the extra yolk adapter to be screwed onto or over it. Even the tank is default DIN and requires a yolk screwport to be screwed into the valve head.
it doesnt make a …
it doesnt make a difference; there is no chance of a yoke system coming off when there is pressure.
k valve same as the …
k valve same as the a-clamp and as din 300 the same this one im new to this so some one help me
k valve, din valve. …
k valve, din valve. who cares…that carpet is hypnotizing.. must buy scuba…must buy scuba.. i use din, more secure IMHO
can you show the …
can you show the next steps as well. like what do you do after you set the valves.
Helpful video if …
Helpful video if you did not know the difference. Thanks for posting it.