Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] RFC - Standard Thru-Hull Electrical Connector

I would remind you that ABS approval is expensive. Really expensive. Certifiable bulkhead penetrators (or any other kind) are designed under the approval process, tested very extensively and priced accordingly. I heard a substantiated rumor that to recable PC-1201 to ABS spec during its ground up restoration cost something on the order of $50,000 US. I wouldn't be thrilled with epoxy units either, although they are dirt cheap. Just keep in mind that we are not diving with the Deepworkers. Something in the middle might do. On that note, Emile and Carsten cooked up their own penetrators and built them in house. And homemade has a nice ring to it.

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From: Sean T. Stevenson <cast55@telus.net>
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Fri, Dec 18, 2009 9:44 am
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] RFC - Standard Thru-Hull Electrical Connector

One further comment with regard to the proposed standard - this will constitute the first specific hardware standard adopted by PSUBS (as opposed to general hardware standards or operating procedures), correct? In keeping with our recommendation to follow established design guidelines, this connector, and indeed any other proposed hardware standard (in contrast to individual or group-designed components which are not required by our standard), should consequently either have or be eligible for ABS, DNV or Lloyd's Type Approval, and in the case of electrical equipment like connectors, UL/CE/CSA rating as appropriate. I presume that the proposed connector meets at least the latter, as it is a necessary condition for sale in the United States?

-Sean

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