Mailing List Archive Mailing List Archive
On Feb 27, 9:16pm, Barry Hallett wrote: > Subject: O Rings and using O2 mix > Hi world > > I have a question that I am sure someone out there can answer for me. > We have all been told to use special "O" rings when using O2 in mixes >greater than 22% or 40% depending on which training body you adhere to ... >true/false? > > My question is why? I havenot been able to find any concrete reason for >such story put about by the Vitron manufactures? I belive that you can use normal O rings but that they will detererate faster when used in a high O2 environment. This means more regular serviceing or a greater chance of an O ring failure. Yes, O2 is used in a lot of places where there is oil around, but they also have acedents in these places, so why take the risk? Later Terry -- Life`s ABYSS, then you dive ******************************************************************** Terry McCracken GEC ALSTHOM Information Technology Software Support Engineer Ph: 61 2 415 0509 terrym@ns*.co*.au* Fax: 61 2 417 8635
Navigate by Author:
[Previous]
[Next]
[Author Search Index]
Navigate by Subject:
[Previous]
[Next]
[Subject Search Index]
[Send Reply] [Send Message with New Topic]
[Search Selection] [Mailing List Home] [Home]