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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] U505 gets historically correct paint.



Hi Ray.
 
I know what you mean. As a diver in Florida in our mucky gulf, I've gotten used to the "Viz" as we call visibility,
 
being less than adequate. There are times I have been unable to see beyond several feet because of the silty muck.
 
I agree with you that the phosphorescent paint could help inside our subs. I also like John Gaertner's point about the LED's
 
and the low voltage light they give. The higher end dive lights are all going to led's now. I think the best thing would be to have
 
both the phosphorescent paint and the LED's. When it is time to paint my wetsub, I might opt for phosphorescent yellow paint
 
so it could be seen better underwater. Speaking of my wetsub, I am still hoping to get advice on how to hook up my dash switches
 
to the solenoid and then to the batteries. Not sure if I can use a 12 volt solenoid for the 24 volt motor or not. Still need help in figuring
 
out how to hook it all up now that I've mounted the motor. Anyone have advice?
 
Bill.
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Keefer
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] U505 gets historically correct paint.

Hi Bill,

The bit about "phosphorescent coat" got me thinking.

Critical knobs and switches in our PSUB'S could
benifit from such a coating. I found out during my
submersible pilot training it can get unexpectedly
dark. Surprising how dark it gets driving into muck
stirred off the bottom. Even at only 15 feet down!

Regards,
Ray

--- Akins <lakins1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

> U505 gets the historically correct paint inside and
> out. Wooden decking gets correct preservative also.
> Bill.
>
>
http://www.nace.org/nace/content/library/articles/features/uboat.asp





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