AIDY
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should i buy a manual or automatic ??? just wondering how wet an auto needs to get wet before it goes off.
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bobgosling
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I believe that the usual consensus is Auto for novices & passengers but Manual for anyone likely to have to brave breaking waves ( because of the risk of it going off accidentally when freeing a jammed sheet forward and being drenched while doing so ).
Far more important (IMHO) to have the type with a built in harness.
Far more important (IMHO) to have the type with a built in harness.
adrianb
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If you fall in, carrying an outboard, I assure you an auto is preferred !
-and no I'm not going to elaborate, and my arm is still hurting !
Adrian
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-and no I'm not going to elaborate, and my arm is still hurting !
Adrian
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
tangomoon
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Crewsaver automatic 275N
Hammar has to be submerged for a few seconds to go off
http://www.crewsaver.co.uk/Inflatable_Lifejacket_Manual/Hammar_Inflation/index.html
Hammar has to be submerged for a few seconds to go off
http://www.crewsaver.co.uk/Inflatable_Lifejacket_Manual/Hammar_Inflation/index.html
Phoenix of Hamble
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auto with a hydrostatic rather than salt tablet mechanism.... avoids the problems with wet foredecks....
Sans Bateau
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Hammar has to be submerged for a few seconds to go off
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...and to a dept. That is why, when we bought our Baltics last year, Baltic did not make a hammar. You have to be half drowned before they go off! (small exaggeration!)
Hammar has to be submerged for a few seconds to go off
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...and to a dept. That is why, when we bought our Baltics last year, Baltic did not make a hammar. You have to be half drowned before they go off! (small exaggeration!)
joe17
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If you fall in, carrying an outboard, I assure you an auto is preferred !
-and no I'm not going to elaborate, and my arm is still hurting !
Adrian
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How many newtons do you recommend for man and outboard? Is there an easy HP to newtons conversion?
If you fall in, carrying an outboard, I assure you an auto is preferred !
-and no I'm not going to elaborate, and my arm is still hurting !
Adrian
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How many newtons do you recommend for man and outboard? Is there an easy HP to newtons conversion?
adrianb
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mmmm - all depends on the seal of the cowling and how much air it manages to hold onto !!!!!!!
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catseven
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I would suggest that Auto is safer (how do you operate a manual one if you have been knocked out and overboard?)
As regards the Auto operating systems the following is an extract from the Crewsaver website
"Available on Crewfit 275N, 150N and Junior
This inflation option is available on most Crewsaver Air Only Lifejackets and provides an alternative to the Hammar Mechanism. Inflation occurs automatically when the paper retaining collar dissolves on contact with water.
Capsule fires within 5 seconds of entry into water.
Mechanism pierces canister, inflating Lifejackets.
Can also be inflated as manual version or orally.
Hammar Automatic
Available on Crewfit 275N, 150N and Freedom
The Hammar Inflator gives exellent protection from random activation caused by moisture, rain or wave splash. This is achieved by protecting the water sensitive element with a hydrostatic valve, which operates when submerged in over 10cmof water and, depending upon the Lifejacket style, held there for between 2 to 3 seconds.
Hammar works on water pressure, only operating when submerged in 10cm of salt or fresh water.
No accidentalk inflation, even in extreme conditions.
Cylinder is mounted on the inside of the Lifejacket inflation chamber.
Re-arming instructions and key provided with each Re-arming Pack.
Can also be inflated as manual version or orally."
I would also have an integral harness version and crutch straps fitted.
catseven
As regards the Auto operating systems the following is an extract from the Crewsaver website
"Available on Crewfit 275N, 150N and Junior
This inflation option is available on most Crewsaver Air Only Lifejackets and provides an alternative to the Hammar Mechanism. Inflation occurs automatically when the paper retaining collar dissolves on contact with water.
Capsule fires within 5 seconds of entry into water.
Mechanism pierces canister, inflating Lifejackets.
Can also be inflated as manual version or orally.
Hammar Automatic
Available on Crewfit 275N, 150N and Freedom
The Hammar Inflator gives exellent protection from random activation caused by moisture, rain or wave splash. This is achieved by protecting the water sensitive element with a hydrostatic valve, which operates when submerged in over 10cmof water and, depending upon the Lifejacket style, held there for between 2 to 3 seconds.
Hammar works on water pressure, only operating when submerged in 10cm of salt or fresh water.
No accidentalk inflation, even in extreme conditions.
Cylinder is mounted on the inside of the Lifejacket inflation chamber.
Re-arming instructions and key provided with each Re-arming Pack.
Can also be inflated as manual version or orally."
I would also have an integral harness version and crutch straps fitted.
catseven
