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Subject: RE: Argon Suit Inflation
From: Shane Jensen <jensen@as*.ar*.ed*>
Cc: techdiver@opal.com
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 1995 06:59:02 -0700 (MST)
On Fri, 3 Mar 1995 IRVINE!ENG1!Alan@be*.at*.co* wrote:
> > I have a question to ask about Argon inflation systems...
> >
> > I've been trying to use them for the last year, but I  keep having
> > the same problem...
> >
> > I can't seem to get the Argon to stay in my wetsuit...I put the
> > hose in just below the waist into the suit, but it just flows up
> > through the suit and runs right out my neck and arms?
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions?
> Tim,
> 
> I know the problem. I find that superglue on the inside of the seals
> works well, as do hose clips screwed down real tight.
> 
> Perhaps the thing that swings it for the superglue is that you don't
> have to shave your wrists or ankles anymore :-)
> 
> Alan
> IRVINE!ENG1!Alan@be*.at*.co*

I'll second the hose clamps, When used on the neck seal they tend to 
dramatically reduce air consumption.  Great for extending dive times, but 
remember YMMV. 9o)

Cheers!

Shane
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--
                 \                	Shane Jensen 
   To go        o/\__                  (602) 621-2054   
 where only    < \__,\               Steward Observatory     
lizards have     "> . |               Tucson, Az  85721
gone before.     `   .-\            jensen@as*.ar*.ed*
                      . | http://dorothy.as.arizona.edu:8008/~jensen

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