Glossary of SCUBA Diving - Y

Y

yoke adaptor

A fitting used to connect a regulator or filling whip with a DIN thread connection to an international connection cylinder valve.

yoke fitting/valve

A fitting or valve used to connect a regulator or filling whip to a diving cylinder using the "international" connection.

Y-valve

Further information: Diving cylinder#Plain valves

Cylinder valve body with two outlets and two valve mechanisms which can be independently controlled so that two regulator first stages can be fitted. Similar to H-valve but in Y configuration. Also known as Slingshot valve.