First Stage F6 - Pressure Red.

the ultra-compact piston pressure reducer with integrated radiator, specifically designed for Argon cylinders and dry suit inflation.

The Scubatec F6 MINI Argon First Stage, available at DIR-STORE, is a simple piston micro-regulator designed for the most demanding applications and specialized in managing inflation systems for dry suits (with both air and Argon gas). Despite its extremely small size, the Italian company Scubatec has integrated a radiator head to prevent freezing due to gas expansion. It is the essential component for technical divers who demand an isolated, minimalist, and incredibly robust system for managing thermal comfort during dives.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Ultra-Compact Design (MINI): The minimal footprint is specifically designed to be mounted on 0.85L, 1.5L, or 2L cylinders attached to the twinset or backplate band, completely eliminating the risk of snagging or bumping against the back of the head.
• Dry Suit Optimization and Safety: Equipped with 2 opposing low-pressure (LP 3/8"-24UNF) ports. One of the ports comes standard with a removable overpressure valve (OPV), an essential safety system when using unbalanced piston first stages to prevent hose blockage or explosion in case of micro-leaks.
• Integrated Radiator Head: The regulator body features a radiator design that maximizes heat exchange with the surrounding water. This feature prevents freezing even during continuous and deep inflation flows in arctic waters or severe thermoclines.
• Calibrated Intermediate Pressure (6-8 bar): Calibrated with a lower intermediate pressure compared to standard first stages (variable from 6 to 8 bar), it is perfect for gently, precisely, and controllably supplying dry suit inflation valves, reducing mechanical stress on the valve components themselves.
• Monobloc Structure in Chromed Brass: Entirely made in Italy, the heavy marine brass body receives a thick protective chrome plating, ensuring total resistance to salt spray and accidental impacts typical of wreck or cave diving.

Why buy the Scubatec F6 MINI Argon first stage?

• The ultimate DIR choice for Argon: Perfectly meets the demands of technical diving (Doing It Right), offering a clean profile, a linear hose, and redundant protection provided by the included safety valve.
• Simplicity and zero maintenance: The simple piston mechanism minimizes internal components, making this regulator virtually indestructible and very easy to service at negligible costs.
• 100% Made in Italy Reliability: A small masterpiece of Scubatec underwater micro-mechanics, synonymous with consistent performance and immediate availability of spare parts.

Technical Details and Configuration Compatibility:

• Brand: Scubatec
• Model: F6 MINI Argon
• Mechanism: Classic unbalanced piston with radiator
• Body material: Chromed marine brass
• Standard connection: DIN 230 bar
• Available ports: 2 opposing LP (1 occupied by included OPV overpressure valve) 
• Intermediate pressure: 6.0 – 8.0 bar
• Safety certification: Complies with EN250
• Argon Cylinder / Dry Suit Configuration: Perfect (Exclusive intended use)

• MANUALE_USO_E_MANUTENZIONE_riduttore_argon_F6.1_per_stampa.pdf