CO2 powered PFDs

OHbassaholic · December 12, 2005, 05:24:59 PM

How often are you supposed to replace the CO2 cartridge in PFDs like the SOSpenders? I've worn my pair for 2 seasons. Might be time to replace the cartridge.

Pferox · December 12, 2005, 05:33:34 PM

Good question OH, I've been wonderin about that too.

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OHbassaholic · December 12, 2005, 06:02:24 PM

So essentially, when the cylinder starts to leak and is losing CO2. A very interesting article. I didn't even think about the corrosion factor and the cannister rusting.

Warpath · December 12, 2005, 06:04:00 PM

I have heard you should check the cylinder yearly for corrosion, but I am going to test mine in the GE pool at some point this winter

. That should be a great laugh!!!!

Eric

OHbassaholic · December 12, 2005, 06:11:23 PM

Take a video camera along, Eric. I want to see the movies!

OHbassaholic · December 12, 2005, 06:12:24 PM

I have noticed that the CO2 cannisters are not the same size as those used for bb/pellet guns. Is the only place to get them from the makers of the PFDs?
I guess I better check for a SOSpenders website and get some ordered.

Warpath · December 12, 2005, 06:13:02 PM

I figured I wouldn't tell anyone what I was doing and just run out from the locker room and dive in. I think it would be cool. But I was going to wear a Speedo, so the video might be outlawed in many parts of the world

!

Eric

OHbassaholic · December 12, 2005, 06:28:41 PM

Don't be scaring the natives.

Warpath · December 12, 2005, 06:50:40 PM

JBJ,

I know that BPS here in Cincy has a whole section of the cannisters in the same aisle as the PFD's. They are different for each PFD as well. So make sure you get the right one. I know Buzz had a hard time finding the ones he needed and when he did find them, he bought a handful of them.

Eric