Inflatable PFD fails
Submitted by Alan James on Mon, 2019-05-06 16:11
I recently read on another fishing forum that there were numerous occasions where the gas cylinders had unknowingly become unscrewed from the PFD. Some were concerned enough to vow never to wear an inflatable again. I am posting this as a reminder to others that maintenance checks are required on inflatable PFDs. Anyone on here had any issues?
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Faulkner Family
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would never have thaught
would never have thaught about that happening. certainly will be checking occasionally
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sunshine
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Vibration causing them to unscrew
Pays to check and if worn regularly check for corrosion on the gas cylinder
dodgy
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Only issue I’ve ever had with
Only issue I’ve ever had with them was an unexpected inflation from an auto inflate jacket. Was on a rescue at the time. Rest of the crew thought it was funnier than me.
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uncle
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They have a manual
Blow up as weĺl. I'll check mine out.
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Silver Fox
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Speaking of auto inflators
A good friend of mine had some blood and guts on his auto inflating jacket. His lovely wife decided to “ pop “ it into the washing machine for a quick scrubby dub dub........ Needless to say he cleans his jacket by hand these days !
My wife understands why I clean my rods n reels in the shower....
Sea goat
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hey can you get replacement
hey can you get replacement cylinders for these?
Alan James
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Yes
any reputable marine supplier should stock them. BCF have them.
Jason P
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Seem to be common
Found this happens a lot with the various PDFs I have, so check them every 3 months or so.
DM306
Lavs
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Would it be worth putting a
Would it be worth putting a bit of thread tape on the cylinder?
Alan James
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The use of light loctite was suggested on the other forum but thread tape might do the trick as well.