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Do you feel jaw strain after diving? Does your second stage regulator mouthpiece bother you? If so, changing your regulator mouthpiece style may make diving more comfortable. Before swapping out your mouthpiece, keep a few things in mind:
- Be sure that the new mouthpiece will fit on your regulator's second stage, as not every mouthpiece will fit every regulator.
- Many of the regulator mouthpiece styles are available in a variety of materials. The differences in material can effect your comfort.
- Once you find a regulator mouthpiece style that suites you, buy several mouthpieces and keep the spares in your save-a-dive kit.
Regulator Mouthpiece Orifice Sizes
Generally there are four common 2nd stage regulator mouthpiece sizes:
Standard size orifice regulator mouthpiece
- size 1-1/8 inch x 1/2 inch (28.6 mm x 12.7 mm)
Fits: Apollo; Aqua Lung older metal regulators, Conshelf 7 through 21 – snug; Atomic manufactured pre 2005 only and newer T3; Beuchat Evolution, Iceberg and Nitrox, VXT8, VXT Octo, VX4, VX8; Cressi-Sub Ellipse is a 2, XS Compact is snug; Dacor after 1992; IST except Proline is an intermediate; Ocean Master; Pro Sub Avalon; Scubapro S600, S360, S560, R095 and all models before the A700; SEAC; Sherwood most early models – Brut, Shadow, MagnumII, pre 1992 Blizzard + Oasis; Spare Air; Subgear
R series and Cayman; Tabata/Tusa not TUSA Imprix.
Intermediate size orifice regulator mouthpiece
- size 1-3/16 inch x 5/8 inch (30.2 mm x 15.9 mm)
Fits: Aeris; Aqua Lung newer, including Titan, Legend, Kronos and Mikron; Atomic pre 2005 use a Standard, newer, larger orifice an Intermediate, if not sure, measure or try on; Beuchat VS3, VS4, VS8, VX10; Dacor Viper + Eagle; Dive Rite including O2ptima rebreather, but not the Jet Stream 4500; Edge HOG + EPIC; Forte; Genesis; Halcyon Rebreather + Regulators; Hollis except 500SE is a Large; Mares (not MARES MR-12-II, III, IV or V); Ocean Edge; Ocean Reef; Oceanic cannot fit Alpha 9 or Omega 3; Odyssey; Scuba Max; Scubapro models after 2010, including A700, C series, G260, R195 and S620TI; Sea Elite; Sherwood Maximus, 1992 and newer Blizzard + Oasis, SR1; SPORASUB; SUBGEAR SG50, SG30, SG10, Aruba and Bonaire, Tigullio, Tilos; XS SCUBA (previously IDI, Osprey is a standard).
Large size orifice regulator mouthpiece
- size 1-5/16 inch x 11/16 inch (33.3 mm x 17.5 mm)
Fits: Apeks; Dive Perfect; Hollis 500SE; and Zeagle 2nd stage regulators. Plus many rebreathers, including Golem Shrimp BOV; Hollis Prism+Explorer; ISC Megladon; Kiss Gem; Poseidon (snug fit); and Titan.
Extra Large size orifice regulator mouthpiece
- size 1-7/16 inch x 13/16 inch (36.5 mm x 20.6 mm)
Fits: Poseidon regulators.
Tech Tip: Inspect Your Regulator Mouthpiece
When is the last time you gave any thought to your regulator mouthpiece? Our service technicians tell us one of the most commonly damaged parts they discover during routine maintenance on a regulator second stage is the mouthpiece itself.
Many divers bite down much too hard on the mouthpiece, particularly if it is a poor fit. Besides the fact that biting too hard may cause the diver to climb out the water with an annoying headache, we even find bite tabs completely missing from the mouthpiece where they have been literally 'chewed off'. If that's happening to you, consider trying a different style of mouthpiece.
A more subtle damage often responsible for second stages 'breathing wet' is an almost invisible tear in the mouthpiece, just past the mounting lip on the second stage body near or under the cable tie. These often can't be seen unless you stretch the mouthpiece by hand and inspect in bright light.
Recent Dive Sites
Here are the latest ten dive sites added to our list of Melbourne and Victorian dive sites.
The Passage Reef Deep | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 24.509′ S (38.408483° S / 38° 24′ 30.54″ S) Longitude: 141° 38.703′ E (141.645053° E / 141° 38′ 42.19″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-24 05:33:28 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-24 05:36:36 GMT Source: GPS | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Big Reef, Portland , 556 m, bearing 38°, NE | ||
Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 15 to 20 m. | ||
See the The Passage Reef Deep dive site page | ||
The Passage Reef Shallow | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 23.870′ S (38.397837° S / 38° 23′ 52.21″ S) Longitude: 141° 39.250′ E (141.654166° E / 141° 39′ 15″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-24 05:21:05 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-24 05:36:36 GMT Source: GPS | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Little Reef, Portland , 514 m, bearing 58°, ENE | ||
Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 10 to 15 m. | ||
See the The Passage Reef Shallow dive site page | ||
Grant Bay Reef | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 23.776′ S (38.396267° S / 38° 23′ 46.56″ S) Longitude: 141° 38.072′ E (141.63454° E / 141° 38′ 4.34″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-23 06:13:07 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 23:33:51 GMT Source: GPS | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Grant Bay Beach, 750 m, bearing 286°, WNW | ||
Grant Bay, Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 5 to 12 m. | ||
See the Grant Bay Reef dive site page | ||
Boat Bay | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Shore access |
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Latitude: 38° 34.860′ S (38.580996° S / 38° 34′ 51.59″ S) Longitude: 142° 49.688′ E (142.828125° E / 142° 49′ 41.25″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
Added: 2022-05-21 22:38:38 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 11:40:52 GMT Source: Goggle Earth | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Bay of Islands, 577 m, bearing 253°, WSW | ||
Peterborough, Shipwreck Coast. Depth: 2 to 20 m. | ||
See the Boat Bay dive site page | ||
Hopkins Reef | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 24.474′ S (38.407903° S / 38° 24′ 28.45″ S) Longitude: 142° 30.419′ E (142.506986° E / 142° 30′ 25.15″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-21 09:48:42 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 11:20:12 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Edinburgh Castle, 1,239 m, bearing 321°, NW | ||
Warrnambool, Shipwreck Coast. Depth: 6 to 12 m. | ||
See the Hopkins Reef dive site page | ||
Horseshoe Reef | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 22.712′ S (38.37853° S / 38° 22′ 42.71″ S) Longitude: 141° 24.718′ E (141.411963° E / 141° 24′ 43.07″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-20 20:07:06 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 08:12:34 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
Nearest Neighbour: SS Barwon, 163 m, bearing 352°, N | ||
Cape Bridgewater, Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 2 to 8 m. | ||
See the Horseshoe Reef dive site page | ||
Yellow Rock Beach | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Shore access |
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Latitude: 38° 23.289′ S (38.388155° S / 38° 23′ 17.36″ S) Longitude: 141° 34.918′ E (141.581961° E / 141° 34′ 55.06″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
Added: 2022-05-20 12:24:41 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 08:19:22 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Flat Rock, Cape Nelson, 1,371 m, bearing 223°, SW | ||
Nelson Bay, Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 5 to 10 m. | ||
See the Yellow Rock Beach dive site page | ||
Seal Colony, Cape Bridgewater | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 23.540′ S (38.392334° S / 38° 23′ 32.4″ S) Longitude: 141° 24.806′ E (141.41343° E / 141° 24′ 48.35″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-20 08:14:07 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 08:12:57 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
Nearest Neighbour: Horseshoe Reef, 1,540 m, bearing 355°, N | ||
Cape Bridgewater, Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 5 to 10 m. | ||
See the Seal Colony, Cape Bridgewater dive site page | ||
The Boatshed, Cape Bridgewater | ![]() Reef Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 22.616′ S (38.37694° S / 38° 22′ 36.98″ S) Longitude: 141° 24.446′ E (141.407433° E / 141° 24′ 26.76″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-20 07:08:18 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-23 08:14:03 GMT Source: GPS | ||
Nearest Neighbour: SS Barwon, 375 m, bearing 92°, E | ||
Cape Bridgewater, Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 2 to 8 m. | ||
See the The Boatshed, Cape Bridgewater dive site page | ||
Brads Bommie | ![]() Bommie Dive | ![]() Boat access |
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Latitude: 38° 23.612′ S (38.393541° S / 38° 23′ 36.75″ S) Longitude: 141° 38.778′ E (141.646299° E / 141° 38′ 46.68″ E) | ||
Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | |
Added: 2022-05-20 06:22:40 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-24 05:36:34 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
Nearest Neighbour: The Passage Reef Shallow, 836 m, bearing 124°, SE | ||
Point Danger, Portland, Discovery Coast. Depth: 5 to 15 m. | ||
See the Brads Bommie dive site page |
Total of 10 dive sites.
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DISCLAIMER: No claim is made by The Scuba Doctor as to the accuracy of the dive site coordinates listed here. Should anyone decide to use these GPS marks to locate and dive on a site, they do so entirely at their own risk. Always verify against other sources.
The marks come from numerous sources including commercial operators, independent dive clubs, reference works, and active divers. Some are known to be accurate, while others may not be. Some GPS marks may even have come from maps using the AGD66 datum, and thus may need be converted to the WGS84 datum. To distinguish between the possible accuracy of the dive site marks, we've tried to give each mark a source, e.g. GPS, Google Earth, or unknown.
If you don't understand the differences between the different ways coordinates are given, plus how different datum come into play, you might find the article GPS Conversions by Lloyd Borrett a useful read. It describes the problems associated with locating dive sites using a GPS receiver.
Scuba Doctor Dive Map KML File
In the true spirit of making it easy to obtain, utilise and share the information for non-commercial purposes, you can now Download/view the Scuba Doctor Dive Map GPS Marks (KML file | 427.19 KB | 24-May-2022) in the Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser such as Google Earth or Google Maps.
Some marine GPS units can import the information from a KML file. For others you can use use a file translate program (e.g. GPSBabel) to convert the KML file into an import file format (e.g. GPX) supported by your GPS unit.
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