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I think the chance of a burst disk failing is probably as high as that of a
tank exploding because it doesn't have one which is probably less likely
than being struck by a meteorite.
Scott

At 16:28 14/01/97 EST, you wrote:
>>>Here is a request from a clam, can you tell me WHY a
>burst disk is bad.<<
>
>Mark,
>
>I guess they are simply unnecessary. We don't use burst disks in Europe (if
some
>countries in fact do, somebody please correct me). And tanks aren't exploding
>left and right around here. If this indeed happens on occasion, the reason is a
>corroded tank, so the burst disk wouldn't help at all.
>
>Pure curiosity: has anyone ever had a burst disk fail underwater? Is it
possible
>that a burst disk doesn't blow during  filling, then the tank gets really cold
>in your trunk, then you jump in relatively warm water ....  and after a minute
>or so ... ?
>
>michael, munich
>
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