Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Scuba Valves - AquaViews - Leisure Pro
Headings: A Beginner’s Guide to Scuba Valves
A Beginner’s Guide to Scuba Valves
Main Components of Scuba Tank Valves
Knob
O-Ring
Burst Disk
Snorkel
Yoke vs DIN Fittings
Yoke
DIN
Common Scuba Tank Valve Types
K-Valve
J-Valve
DIN Valve
Scuba Valve and Regulator Converters
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Content: While regulators may be more familiar, scuba valves also make up an integral part of every diver’s underwater breathing equipment as it opens and closes the tank. It’s also the part that connects to your regulator, so it’s crucial for every diver to be familiar with both. Below, we’ll explain the main components, attachment methods, and the most common styles of scuba tank valves that are available on the market for today’s deep-sea divers. Main Components of Scuba Tank Valves
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While there are several styles of scuba valves available, they essentially have the following components: Knob
The knob is what opens and closes the valves, allowing you to control air flow. Turning the knob left (counterclockwise) would open the valve while turning it right (clockwise) would close it. O-Ring
Scuba valves typically have an O-ring that helps create a secure seal between the valve and the regulator. However, it can sometimes be on the regulator itself, depending on the connection or attachment method used (more on this below). Burst Disk
This thin copper disk is more of a safety feature that is designed to rupture once the tank’s internal pressure reaches a certain level, thus helping divers avoid serious bodily injuries. Snorkel
The valve snorkel is not what you wear but a tube that extends from the bottom of the valve and stops debris from flowing through it when the tank is inverted.