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Date: Sun, 22 Sep 1996 21:31:45 -0700
From: Marvin Rosen <marv@ne*.is*.co*>
To: gmiiii@in*.co*
CC: Scott Cherf <cherf@ci*.co*>, techdiver@terra.net
Subject: Re: flame polishing an acrylic dome port?

gmiiii@in*.co* wrote:
> 
> 
>   Scott, why would it make any difference underwater?
> 
> On Sun, 22 Sep 1996, cherf@ci*.co* (Scott Cherf) wrote:
> >Can anyone outline the equipment and procedures needed to flame polish
> >an acrylic dome port?  I ran mine into a rock last week and need it fixed
> >by next week.  It looks like it's going to take some time to
> >get a replacement from Ikelite so I'm thinking of trying to fix it
> >myself.  I have a bunson burner, but I'm afraid it might be too much
> >horespower for acrylic.  Any advice would be appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Scott.the problem is dirt comtamination in the scratches if the port is
clean 
the water will fill in the scratches If you try flame polishing you stand 
a chance of warping the port.
good luck

marv

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