Atomic Aquatics ST1 Stainless Steel Scuba Diving Regulator
The ST1 combines a stainless steel first stage with Atomic’s balanced regulator design. Its Comfort Swivel and second-stage adjustment features help you arrange a comfortable setup, making it a distinctive choice for divers who value premium materials and familiar Atomic controls.
A different material choice
The ST1 is the option to consider when you want a stainless steel first stage with Atomic’s titanium second-stage components. It combines a substantial first-stage material with a light breathing mechanism and a swivel hose connection, so the specification translates into benefits you can feel when carrying and using the regulator.
Features and benefits
- Stainless steel first stage. The unplated 316 stainless steel body provides corrosion resistance without relying on a protective chrome finish.
- Balanced Jet Seat piston. The balanced piston regulates the second-stage supply as cylinder pressure changes, supporting a consistent breathing response.
- Factory environmental seal. The sealed first stage helps keep silt and sand away from the mechanism and provides freeze protection for its intended diving conditions.
- Balanced second stage. Pneumatic balancing reduces the force needed to open the demand valve, helping the second stage respond smoothly as you inhale.
- Automatic Flow Control. AFC changes the Venturi assistance as depth changes, reducing the need for manual flow adjustment. The Rapid Adjustment Knob provides additional control for handling and specific diving situations.
- Rotating hose turret. The low-pressure turret turns to follow hose direction, making it easier to arrange hoses without tight bends around the first stage.
- Titanium valve components. Titanium combines low weight with resistance to seawater corrosion in the second-stage mechanism, making it useful for regular saltwater diving.
- Comfort Swivel. The second-stage hose connection moves with your head, helping reduce hose pull and strain at the mouthpiece.
- Seat-saving design. When the regulator is depressurised, the dynamic orifice lifts away from the low-pressure seat. This reduces prolonged loading on the seat during storage.
Setup and compatibility
Connection: DIN, Yoke. Choose the fitting that matches your cylinder valve and its pressure rating.
Care, rinsing and storage
After each dive, connect the assembled regulator to a scuba cylinder and open the valve to pressurise the system. Keep it pressurised while fully submerging the first stage, second stages and connected hoses in fresh water. This allows thorough cleaning of the exposed components and hoses while helping prevent water entering the internal air passages, where it can cause corrosion and damage. Keep the cylinder secure throughout cleaning.
For routine cleaning, Dive Gear Australia recommends Cressi Neoclean Wetsuit Wash Neoprene Cleaner 500 mL or Revivex Wetsuit Shampoo 10 oz to help remove salt, chlorine and everyday residue. Dilute according to the cleaner’s label, then rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Keep the regulator pressurised throughout washing and rinsing. Lift it out of the water and dry the first stage and cylinder connection before closing the cylinder valve, releasing the pressure and disconnecting. Fit the clean, dry dust cap, then allow the regulator to dry in the shade. Store it with the hoses loosely curved, without sharp bends or tension.
Before each dive, inspect the mouthpiece, hoses and connections for wear or damage. Have your regulator serviced by an authorised Atomic Aquatics technician at the interval specified in its manual, or sooner if it leaks, is damaged or its breathing performance changes. Leave internal adjustments and repairs to a qualified technician.


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