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I definitely would not rank Oceanic a bottom tier regulator, even their basic pistons. They are mostly [pistons] Scubapro clones, so there's that.
As a company, they have had some unique designs starting with the Omega II which I have used and serviced.
Not very familiar with the FDX10, but it is a balanced diaphragm regulator with easily sourced service parts. I think you'll be just fine with it. Caveat.....your buying from some guy, so you may be in the same situation you were with the first set. I don't think you know how to properly check a regulator for function, so in this instance you would be taking their word. I could be wrong though.
I saw your posts over in SB, didn't participate, with one exception where I recommended going with a Sherwood if you want a sealed piston. No need for costly seal kits etc. There is a reason no other company uses it, there's a patent involved.
I have responded your older thread here regarding the potential problem with your reg causing you issues while diving.....I like Black and Tan BTW
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I know what to look for on regs now, and I will check it over when I pick it up.
I don't have to take his word- he has the receipt from Scubatoys from when he had it serviced.
I finally just said screw it- I'm getting this Oceanic set. These are good, and no matter what I buy there will always be something better out there. If I do manage somehow to exceed these regs capabilities I will look into buying something else later.
The FDX10 is a sealed diaphragm first stage regulator. I have read good reviews and some bad. The good reviews mention specific things, where the bad are usually someone just didn't like it or didn't have it adjusted.
The confusion I had went through came from people telling me there was no need to upgrade my old regs, but then telling me these aren't worth getting. Sometimes I miss the simple days of my original Calypso J-valve and Conshelf 2 regs. No octo, no BCD, just a first stage, a single second stage, and an SPG. Regs, and all scuba gear, got complicated during my layoff and I am slowly getting up to speed.