Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] air intake/snorkels

["Dan H." <jmachine@adelphia.net>]

On my K-350 I have a float that rises to block off the snorkel when it is
submerged or gets a splash.  The float is a plastic plug that would remind
one of an inverted drinking glass.  It rises and falls in a stainless steel
tube.  If it floats up, it contacts a seat and blocks the port off.

I'm sure any plastic ball that will float and be firm enough not to get
forced into your snorkel at diving depth will work also.

Dan H.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brent Shaw" <drydivenz@yahoo.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] air intake/snorkels


> hi all,
>
> I'm at the stage of building an air intake/snorkel for
> my sub.
>
> I planning on running a ball value after it enters the
> hull to close it off for diving but to stop water from
>  splashing in on occassion I would like some type of
> self closing device at the other end.
>
> Any ideas out there?
>
> Thanks
> Brent - NZ
>
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