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(PeteCresswell) November 13th 07 09:04 PM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
Been through a few dry suits and more than a few neck seals.

Never before saw anything like this discoloration on this
almost-new neck seal:

http://tinyurl.com/2agbvj
http://tinyurl.com/2au8rc

Using McNair's UV Tech instead of 303 on these seals. First
time I've used it.

Harmless artifact of the McNair product?

Time for a preemptive replacement?
--
PeteCresswell

John Kuthe November 14th 07 12:23 PM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
On Nov 13, 3:04 pm, "(PeteCresswell)" wrote:
Been through a few dry suits and more than a few neck seals.

Never before saw anything like this discoloration on this
almost-new neck seal:

http://tinyurl.com/2agbvj
http://tinyurl.com/2au8rc

Using McNair's UV Tech instead of 303 on these seals. First
time I've used it.

Harmless artifact of the McNair product?

Time for a preemptive replacement?


Weird! Looks like oxidation, the very thing 303 is supposed to protect
against. Almost-new seal, huh? Hmmmm.

Wash with mild soap, dry and 303 it again, and monitor for S/S
impaired seal integrity! (Gawd, I'm becoming a nurse! ;-) )

John Kuthe...


Bill Tuthill November 15th 07 05:24 PM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
Pete Creswell wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/2agbvj
http://tinyurl.com/2au8rc
Using McNair's UV Tech instead of 303 on these seals.


Out of curiosity, who told you to use McNair's UV Tech?

John Kuthe wrote:
Wash with mild soap, dry and 303 it again, and monitor for S/S
impaired seal integrity! (Gawd, I'm becoming a nurse! ;-) )


That would be my recommendation, without the nursing part.


(PeteCresswell) November 16th 07 01:13 AM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
Per Bill Tuthill:
Using McNair's UV Tech instead of 303 on these seals.


Out of curiosity, who told you to use McNair's UV Tech?


Went through the last of my 303 - thought I'd try the McNair
product.

For my money - except for the discoloration which may or may not
be layed to the product - it's somewhat better. Strictly a
subjective judgment, but the rubber feels better when using the
stuff.

Also, McNair's container is reasonably robust. I managed to
break three or four of 303's large spritz bottles and I've never
broken anything like that in my life. Some sort of cheesy
material - extremely brittle.

Having said all that, my seals might disintegrate tomorrow....
--
PeteCresswell

Brian Nystrom November 19th 07 12:37 PM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per Bill Tuthill:
Using McNair's UV Tech instead of 303 on these seals.


FYI, it's "McNett", not "McNair".

(PeteCresswell) November 19th 07 09:59 PM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
Per Brian Nystrom:
FYI, it's "McNett", not "McNair".


Mea Culpa: "McNett" it is.

Have you got a preference between UV-Tech and 303?
--
PeteCresswell

Brian Nystrom November 21st 07 01:29 PM

Neck Seal Discoloration?
 
(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per Brian Nystrom:
FYI, it's "McNett", not "McNair".


Mea Culpa: "McNett" it is.

Have you got a preference between UV-Tech and 303?


I've never used UV-Tech. I find that most McNett products are good
quality, but overpriced.


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