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    Gerry52 reacted to Vetmx's post in the thread If you started now? with Like Like.
    If you want to be well rounded and knowledgeable, there are no shortcuts. So personally I wouldn’t change anything. But that’s not how...
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    Firefighter & then fire systems designer, installer, tech & licensed hydrotester. NEVER personally had one fail or seen it happen in 30...
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    Gerry52 reacted to rayroz's post in the thread Tank failure, anyone? How many? with Like Like.
    Firefighter for 25 yrs full time dept never had one blow . Anything is possible , they will start leaking at the neck or if the carbon...
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    GLYCERIN, and you can add more if you choose. Good to have that type mounted on compressor to quell vibration but not necessary on parts...
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread If you started now?.
    Don't think I'd change anything. I had to WORK to get my initial guns (& myself) to perform acceptably and by the time better equipment...
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    I've got heavier duty Teflon tape in 3 different colors. As long as it works I'm good. Thought I was ocd & anal but you surpassed me 🤪.
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread Building a Tactical Guantlet.
    I'm so glad that got addressed. It looked too far off to be right, and moreover, SAFE! Hope everything functions as it should without...
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread Supply Tank certification.
    Here in California it's whatever the Fire Marshal of a given jurisdiction deems acceptable for certification. Sometimes even they & the...
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread Supply Tank certification.
    Aside from owning 4 SCBA'S for airgunning (15, 30, 45 & 60 minutes) I worked for over 30 years with them including being licensed to...
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread Hose security.
    No but one can easily attach a string, cable, long zip ties, etc. to limit path of travel in case something lets loose. I'm always very...
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    Got one of these for my older Discovery VT-T because, it too was stiff. Made a big difference. https://a.co/d/ba1vWxj
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    Gerry52 reacted to humbled.ag's post in the thread Supply Tank certification with Like Like.
    *Don't be dumb like me* I have an scba tank with a 2002 manufacturing date. It's fine. I fill at work or a friends house. Used tanks can...
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread Building a Tactical Guantlet.
    What causes the barrel & bottle to not be more parallel to each other? Never seen it to that degree on a gun before. Just curious.
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    Gerry52 replied to the thread Hello Everyone.
    Welcome aboard!