Apeks EGRESS Octopus
The Egress uses a low-profile layout that can be offered from either side. Its pneumatically balanced second stage and large purge button make it a distinctive alternate air source for divers who prefer flexible donation orientation.
Features and benefits
- Balanced second stage. Pneumatic balancing reduces the force needed to open the demand valve, helping the second stage respond smoothly as you inhale.
- Either-side deployment. The low-profile layout can be offered from either side and used in either orientation, giving flexibility when positioning an alternate air source.
- Accessible purge. The large purge button is easy to locate and press when clearing the second stage, including when wearing gloves.
- Visible alternate air source. The yellow hose and cover make the octopus easier to distinguish from your primary regulator when locating and deploying it.
- Compact stowage. The flat body reduces bulk when arranging the octopus in a suitable holder.
Setup and compatibility
Use as an alternate second stage in a compatible regulator system, with hose routing and stowage matched to your training and equipment.
For cold-water use, the Egress must be paired with an appropriate environmentally sealed Apeks first stage and configured according to the manual.
Care, rinsing and storage
Clean this component as part of a complete, correctly assembled regulator system. 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 Apeks 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.

