MK17/A700 SYSTEM
Cold water divers or those frequenting harsh environments will appreciate this perfectly matched pair. The A700 is a complete complement to SCUBAPRO’s MK17, a high performing balanced diaphragm first stage, engineered exactly for such conditions. Full-metal body and components contribute to less risk of freezing and the MK17 is environmentally sealed so water cannot enter the inner mechanism.
Cold Water Diving With SCUBAPRO:
Diving conditions can be drastically different, including extreme cold water and outside temperatures, posing the possibility of a regulator “freezing”. Therefore, resistance to freezing is imperative for the diver. All SCUBAPRO regulator systems are CE approved for 4300psi cold water diving. Some models go even beyond this super stringent qualification and have successfully been tested in extreme cold diving conditions at less than 36°F. As a specific anti-freezing measure, SCUBAPRO engineers have designed a patented finned cap for both the MK17 and the MK25 first stages for optimal cold water diving. The ribs act as a radiator to increase the surface area of heat transfer from the water to warm up the internal parts that have been drastically cooled down by the gas pressure drop. On the MK17, a dry ambient pressure chamber enhances the resistance to real ice cold water at any depth compared to other dry chamber diaphragm first stages. For cold water diving, SCUBAPRO’s second stages feature precision molded carbon fiber and technopolymer valve housing and components. They even exceed the CE cold water norm. In addition, these components contribute to their lightweight features and corrosion resistance.
| MK17 HIGH POLISHED | |
|---|---|
| Air balanced flow-through piston: | No |
| Classic downstream piston : | No |
| Balanced diaphragm: | Yes |
| Chrome plated brass body: | Yes |
| Full titanium body: | No |
| Anti-freeze protection: | Yes |
| Dry chamber: | Yes |
| Nitrox compatible up to 100% oxygen concentration: | No |
| Low pressure (LP) ports: | 4 |
| High pressure (HP) ports: | 2 |
| Swivelling turret with LP ports: | No |
| INT 232bar: | Yes |
| DIN 232bar: | Yes |
| DIN 300bar: | No |
| Dedicated Nitrox EN144-3 DIN 232bar: | No |
| Externally adjustable intermediate pressure: | Yes |
| A700 | |
| Air balanced valve technology: | Yes |
| Classic downstream valve: | No |
| Precision molded carbon fiber and technopolymer housing : | No |
| Titanium components: | No |
| Nitrox compatible up to 100% oxygen concentration: | Yes |
| Divers adjustable inhalation effort: | Yes |
| Divers adjustable VIVA (Venturi Initiated Vacuum Assist): | Yes |
| Pre-tuned system: | No |
| Sturdy super-flow hose with kevlar lining for extra durability and flawless air delivery: | No |
| High comfort orthodontic mouth piece: | Yes |
| Super high flow: | No |
| High flow: | Yes |
| Left and right attachment for extra convenience: | No |
See product at:
http://WWW.SCUBAPRO.COM/americas/english/scubapro-products/regulator-systems/systems/mk17-high-polisheda700