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From: <kirvine@sa*.ne*>
Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 12:26:08 -0400
To: Art Greenberg <artg@ec*.ne*>
CC: Cavers <cavers@cavers.com>, Techdiver <techdiver@aq*.co*>
Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Bolt Snaps
Art, you got screwed - stainless steel means stainless everything. The
other big screw job being perpetuated out there ( mostly on the Farm
Animal crowd in cave diving ) is the plated snap , or bogus stainless
steel snap. When in doubt, get out a magnet and see if you really have
stainless.

My stuff is several years old, as in nine years in some cases. I dive
both fresh and salt.

Another rule of thumb - if the price is too low, it can not be
stainless.

Art Greenberg wrote:
> 
> Folks,
> 
> I've just replaced another large SS bolt snap on my rig. This one was on
> my primary reel, and I had just replaced that one a week ago! The total
> now, between my wife and myself since the start of this season, is six.
> All failed in the same way, the only way these could ever really fail -
> the spring gave up. And all of these snaps are less than a year old. We're
> diving in salt water.
> 
> I obtained all of the SS snaps I use, three sizes, from McMaster-Carr. So
> far, only the largest ones have failed, but they're the ones getting the
> most use at this time. I now need to order some to keep as spares (I
> figure its a sure bet more will fail). Before I place another order, I
> thought I'd see if any of you have a suggestion for an alternate source.
> 
> Any input on this matter is appreciated.
> 
> --
> Art Greenberg
> artg@ec*.ne*

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