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At 9:38 PM 9/7/95, Andrew L. Brill wrote:
[RE: Valves down]

>I'm worried about durability and exposure of the valves, but firemen, whose
>equipment takes a beating, carry their Scott packs valve-down...
>Otherwise, I might have to try some joker solution like adding foam high on
>the tanks or something.

I too have considered that arrangement. I gave up on the idea because of
the problems in handling a rig and the danger if they should fall. THe
tanks are much muore likely to survive the impact than the valves or a
valve guard. There is also the problem of the extra line traps and a
mounting point for your light. (I know ... George prefers a waist mount ...
But I don't)

As to the advantages ..
Ease of reaching valves is a definite plus.
Streamlining is probably so far in the noise as to be ignored.

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Richard Wackerbarth
rkw@da*.ne*

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