07-19-2011, 04:30 AM
Sealed batteries (no caps) can work even while submerged, though its not a good arrangement. You probably want to keep them from moving around. Airtight box probably not a good idea, if overcharging might occur while in a sealed box condition.
On my tube, I use a pinch test about 2 inches back from the extreme fabric tips of the two separated tube ends, for the proper inflation. It should be quite difficult to pinch the top and bottom together together so it touches between the thumb and forefinger, but it can be done. Both sections of the Boston valve must be tightened quite snugly (but not stripped) to keep the tubes inflated, so no leaks over several months. Seam splitting, thread or fabric yielding hasn't happened on my oldest, well worn tubes even when stored months in slightly overinflated condition. But the best way to store is very slightly inflated, if you have enough storage space.
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[quote SatanLBZ801]Thanks for the comments! Excited to finally get this thing done after watching it sit for 3 weeks. Gotta love finals. Hopefully it performs GREAT on the water. Anythings better then getting in and out of my donut style tube
On the battery, I have a holder for it, that is waterproof (see pics) but I still don't trust it. I have to drill a small whole into it somewhere, then re-seal the whole. As well as line the inside with foam to keep it secure inside the box. But I still don't trust it getting wet. So my intent is to, like i said, build a little self, you could say, that covers the nose of the tube. Put something flat and solid, then screw the box to it, just so it will be completely out of the water, eliminating one potential hazard. But my idea is to make everything removable/portable.
One thing that's concerning me right now with it. I blew the thing up, let it sit over night for a few nights, and it seems to be loosing air. Not a lot of air, but enough to be concerned. Curious if that's how all of them are or if this one has a hole/seam coming apart somewhere. I haven't blow this thing up to the point of really even being "FIRM" yet. So if the seam is coming apart already with now much I've blown it up, definitely got a problem.[/quote]
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On my tube, I use a pinch test about 2 inches back from the extreme fabric tips of the two separated tube ends, for the proper inflation. It should be quite difficult to pinch the top and bottom together together so it touches between the thumb and forefinger, but it can be done. Both sections of the Boston valve must be tightened quite snugly (but not stripped) to keep the tubes inflated, so no leaks over several months. Seam splitting, thread or fabric yielding hasn't happened on my oldest, well worn tubes even when stored months in slightly overinflated condition. But the best way to store is very slightly inflated, if you have enough storage space.
Pon
[quote SatanLBZ801]Thanks for the comments! Excited to finally get this thing done after watching it sit for 3 weeks. Gotta love finals. Hopefully it performs GREAT on the water. Anythings better then getting in and out of my donut style tube
On the battery, I have a holder for it, that is waterproof (see pics) but I still don't trust it. I have to drill a small whole into it somewhere, then re-seal the whole. As well as line the inside with foam to keep it secure inside the box. But I still don't trust it getting wet. So my intent is to, like i said, build a little self, you could say, that covers the nose of the tube. Put something flat and solid, then screw the box to it, just so it will be completely out of the water, eliminating one potential hazard. But my idea is to make everything removable/portable.
One thing that's concerning me right now with it. I blew the thing up, let it sit over night for a few nights, and it seems to be loosing air. Not a lot of air, but enough to be concerned. Curious if that's how all of them are or if this one has a hole/seam coming apart somewhere. I haven't blow this thing up to the point of really even being "FIRM" yet. So if the seam is coming apart already with now much I've blown it up, definitely got a problem.[/quote]
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