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>> From: Mike Zimmerman [mailto:zimmmt@au*.al*.co*] >> Sent: Friday, July 10, 1998 10:38 AM >> being sure that inflation-restriction measures do not endanger the end-purpose of the device, floatation. << Very good! We're finally sorting out fact from fiction. The "inflation restriction" would be caused by the elastic force of the bungee - which is not effected by depth! Your first stage delivers air through the inflator hose at 140 - 160 pounds for every square inch, ABOVE ambient pressure - in other words: it's virtually constant at ANY depth within the operational range of the regulator. If the force of the bungees is less than 140 - 160 psi (e.g. the bladder inflates fully at 1 ft) - then it will also inflate at 100 feet (given enough air) For bungees to effect the ability of the bladder to fully inflate, they'd have to be stronger than 4 - 5 car tires (30 to 40 psi). Important: Since I don't dive them, I can't say "from personal experience"! So you gotta confirm this one yourself. Best Regards Andy EMail: Andy@Sc*.AS* http://www.Schmidt.AS/ -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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