06/07/2026
New on the bench: HYDPRO D01 Rugged Exhaust Valve. We’ve been waiting to get this one in. Roughly 4x the exhaust capacity of comparable valves, so the suit vents faster when you’re dumping gas on ascent or repositioning.
Install notes:
- Unscrew and pull the old valve out.
- Port takes no sealant. Wipe the port surfaces clean before the new valve goes on.
- The D01 Tightening Key turns this into a 2-second swap. Hand install works, just keep your grip off the rotating section.
- Hand tight only. Don’t torque it down.
Another nod to for shipping suits with ports installed, it makes swapping valves a breeze, especially in the field.
Not a drysuit tech. This is for information, not instruction. If you’re not sure, send it to a qualified service center. We recommend !
HYDPRO D01 Rugged Exhaust Valve and the Tightening Key at ruggedscuba.com. We dive what we sell.