On Fri, Jan 3, 2025, 2:30 a.m. CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Hey guys, > I'll check Landmark. I'm just wary that companies sell safety equipment > that is outdated. > > I recently (today) learned that it's possible to recertify your CO2 > cartridges yourself, and keep and reuse them indefinitely saving $$$$$. > You simply need to weigh the cartridge using a digital scale like a food > scale and record the weight and date on the CO2 cylinder. My 38 gram CO2 > bottles were marked, Minimum Gross Weight of 149 grams and the actual > weight came to 153 grams and 157 grams. I used two different scales to > confirm my test. > > I have four inflatable PFDs. I pulled the CO2 bottles and three look > brand new though they were made in 2003 and 2007. I will replace the > corroded one, even though it passed the weight test. I weighed the others > individually and used a piece of rigging tape and a sharpie to record the > weight in grams and the date, when they were checked. I've been told they > need to be checked annually, and this method meets that criteria. > > The water activated "bobbin" is different. It has an expiration date > printed on it and most Coast Guard inspections will want that current and I > might keep a spare CO2 and bobbin, onboard in a ziplocked sandwich bag if I > were planning a trip to Bermuda. > > If you want to be more assured and safety minded, you can open the PFDs > further and manually blow up the bladder as best you can and wait 24 hours > to test for leaks. Then squeeze out all the air, rearm them, and refold > them back into their jackets and return them to service. I may do that > tomorrow as there's no sense depending on a PFD or buying a new CO2 > cartridge if it can't maintain pressure? > > Hope this helps others, > Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute, 1989 34R, Annapolis > > > > On 01/02/2025 4:11 PM EST Richard Bush via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > Chuck, great question, I need some too! > > Richard > 1985 C&C 37 CB; Mile 596, Ohio River > Richard N. Bush Law Offices > 2950 Breckenridge Lane > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2950+Breckenridge+Lane?entry=gmail&source=g>, > Suite Nine > Louisville, Kentucky 40220 > (502) 584-7255 > > > On Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 02:20:19 PM EST, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via > CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Hey guys, > Where is the best place to buy CO2 cartridges for inflatable PFDs? > > Thanks, > Chuck > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are > greatly appreciated. > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: > https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly > appreciated. > > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are > greatly appreciated.
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