Apeks Drysuit Valve Shortage.. Replacements and Alternaitves

As of January 2025 Apeks/Aqualung has informed us that their drysuit valves are back ordered with no ETA.. If you are at the point where your valve is leaking and you need a replacement and can't find one your in luck. You have an alternative solution The Apeks Drysuit Valves, which feature a 37mm diameter thread, have typically been installed on drysuits using a rubber valve pad or a marine-grade silicone. (For comparison, Sitech Valves have a 33mm diameter thread.) Apeks valve pads usually come with a deep groove that measures 58mm in diameter, which is compatible with Sitech valves. This means you can use these valves interchangeably even though the hole in the drysuit is larger than the Sitech valve. If your drysuit lacks a pre-installed valve pad, you can easily install one by applying a small, rice grain-width layer of Lexel Marine Grade Silicone to the base of the valve. Purchase sitech exhaust valves here https://www.diverightinscuba.com/drys... Purchase sitech inflator valves here https://www.diverightinscuba.com/drys...