That's funny, I have MC SS snaps on all my gear and have yet to have a failure. When did you purchase them? Jim Sender: Art Greenberg Date: 7/3/99 8:08 AM >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* > > > > > > > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. >Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > ------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn About Trimix at http://www.cisatlantic.com/trimix/trimix.html -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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