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RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Drop weight mechanism



I think that by the time that O ring fails your hull will be rusting through.   If you are concerned you can always periodically replace the O rings every couple of years.   I think you are over reacting to the possibility of this type of failure, and you are radially changing your design for not a very good reason.  Look at the pressure that hydraulic systems have, 3000 to 4000 psi .  Those O rings seem to manage ok.  I've heard Carsten on this subject and I think I remember him listing a whole bunch of hull penitrations on Euronaut.
 
Brian
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From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Recon1st@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:52 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Drop weight mechanism

In a message dated 1/30/2008 3:47:28 PM Central Standard Time, ojaivalleybeefarm@dslextreme.com writes:
Are you worried about the O ring failing ?
 
Brian
Brian yes in a way. To my way of thinking any hole in the pressure hull is a concern for
leaking. It just seems to me that a hand operated hydraulic ram is sufficient to remove
drop weights without relying on an o-ring. Every o-ring will fail, it is just a matter of when.
I also have planned on testing the drop frequently. This seems to be a good practice considering
the importance of this working if needed.
 
Dean




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