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In a message dated 00-04-05 03:14:56 EDT, you write:

<< 
 My question is, how can I best plug an OMS burst disk?  The disks are 
shipped 
 as a proprietary, molded unit, not as separate pieces.  I'm beginning to see 
 why George hates this company so much. >

The disks are proprietary, and fit only OMS manifolds, but are not molded as 
a single unit, they are no different in configuration than other manifolds. A 
buddy and I bought two manifolds from OMS last year. We assembled our rigs 
and had them filled with 17/50. The next day, one of my buddies burst disks 
blew and dumped his mix. The next week, I was on my way to Montauk to dive 
the Doria, and mine blew in the car, almost knocked out the windows. When we 
ripped apart the manifolds, they had put lp disks in hp manifolds, mine 
actually had two on one side, and one on the other. OMS was notified of the 
problem, they offered nothing, and said basically tough shit on the mix and 
your trip. We have now found out at the 2000 Beneath the Sea, from an OMS 
employee, that a whole batch of manifolds had been produced this way at the 
third party manufacturer, they had to inspect all manifolds in house, and now 
do all BD insertion at their own shop. Needless to say, no recall was ever 
done, or notification of the problem with the LIFE SUPPORT equipment to the 
diving public, even being fully aware of the problem, and potential drastic 
ramifications. We are currently trying to get some satisfaction from OMS, as 
they said they would make it right at the show, but we still have total 
silence in regards to our emails sent after the show. For all those out there 
that purchased an OMS manifold last year, and do not rebuild them annually, I 
strongly suggest a check of your disks.

Best regards to all,

Kevin
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