Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Insulation Types That Can Be Used Inside a Sub

[irox <irox@ix.netcom.com>]

One thing to remember with styrofoam is that when it's damaged it releases
microscopic fibers which can become a resperation hazard, especially given
that you are in a closed environment.

Ian.

-----Original Message-----
>From: ShellyDalg@aol.com
>Sent: Jan 15, 2007 10:35 AM
>To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
>Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Insulation Types That Can Be Used Inside a Sub
>
>Hi Brent. Have you thought about styrofoam? Although it does compress at  
>high pressures, it will easily withstand 2 atm. and is very easy to replace  
>should it get damaged.
>There are several coatings you can use to make it almost impervious, and  
>some ( such as a single layer of fiberglass resin and mat ) will add  
>substantially to its pressure crush factor. 
>Some good things include, its cheap to buy, easy to cut, resists mold, can  
>be acquired almost anywhere, can be cut to fit almost any shape, and did I  
>mention Cheap?
>If you had to ditch, you could grab a few pieces, push them out of the sub,  
>and when you reach the surface, they'd be floating there for you to use while  
>you wait for the rescue boat.
>Frank D.




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