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Old 03-24-2006, 06:15 PM
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i just found 3 of 5 infaltables lifejackets had inflated by themselves, i assume its from bouncing around in the locker where i had them stored. this happen to anyone else? where can i get the 38 gram co2 cylinders to re arm them for reasonable money? west marine wanted 25$ each.
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Old 03-24-2006, 06:26 PM
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try fred at trick im sure he can help you out
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Default Re: wtf? 3 of my inflatables life jackets inflated by themselves

Better than not working when you need 'em, I guess.
Wierd though, I've never heard of them auto-inflating. I don't think it's the bouncing, they're certainly designed for that. Maybe excessive heat or corrosion?...the caps on the cartridges aren't much thicker than foil.
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Old 03-24-2006, 06:45 PM
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You sure thats not your blow up dolls Selfinflators
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Default Re: wtf? 3 of my inflatables life jackets inflated by themselves

Have you checked with the Costa Rican chicas?? Maybe they had something to do with it...
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Just use your penis inflator pump
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Originally Posted by CAP071
Just use your penis inflator pump
He said its all gumed up and sticky.Doesent work any more
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Default Re: wtf? 3 of my inflatables life jackets inflated by themselves

Usually excessive moisture can cause them to inflate. Had one do it in the side compartment of the boat when rain had gotten down in their.
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Old 03-24-2006, 08:21 PM
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Default Re: wtf? 3 of my inflatables life jackets inflated by themselves

Yep, putting them away hot and wet will do that too. And they claim rain water does not inflate the vests unless you are in the drink---wrong!

Still pretty good though, as have auto inflated only a couple of times during six years of heavy use, while stored on the boat.

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Old 03-24-2006, 08:59 PM
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Default Re: wtf? 3 of my inflatables life jackets inflated by themselves

I had mine in a suitcase in the cabin and the humidity and moisture released mine !! 3 out of 6 of them
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