Easy to use and easy to maintain. That’s what I love about the Alpha 8 Octopus!
Makes a great safe second.
The Alpha Standard. The standard by which all other entry-level regulators are judged. For recreational divers looking for professional performance at a reasonable price, the Alpha 8 Octopus makes the adventure of diving that much easier to experience.
- The best price-to-performance ratio in its class
- Designed to perform to the U.S. Navy’s Class A standards at 198 feet
- Inexpensive to maintain
Best Price / Performance ratio in its class
Not only is the Alpha 8 Octopus 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 Octopus features a patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece, designed to accommodate the natural overbite of the human jaw.
Nitrox Compatibility
The Alpha 8 Octopus 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.
| FEATURES & FUNCTIONS |
ALPHA 8 OCTOPUS SECOND STAGE |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Valve Type |
DEMAND |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Adjustment |
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| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Balancing System |
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| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Integrated Purge Button |
YES |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Mouthpiece |
ORTHODONTIC |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Nitrox Compatibility |
STANDARD TO 40% |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Ambidextrous |
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| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Integrated Swivel |
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| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Weight (without hose) |
6 OUNCES |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Dimensions (front profile) |
2.9 INCHES |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator First Stage Configurations |
PX-2/SP-4 |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Minimum Cracking Effort |
1.1 CIW* |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Factory Set Inhalation Effort |
1.2 - 1.4 CIW* |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Work of Breathing |
1.23 JOULES (PX-3)
1.47 JOULES (SP-5) |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Warranty |
2 YEAR |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator Limited Lifetime Service Agreement |
YES |
| Oceanic Alpha 8 OctopusRegulator 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee |
YES |