On Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:24:22 -0600, Mike Wallace <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>On 10 Feb 2003 at 11:17, Krazy Kiwi Viv wrote:
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>> Actually, out of curiosity, how often do the more regular divers on
>> this list change their hoses? Viv
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>Right after that really loud noise. :-)

Between my mandatory annual inspection and service (by Scuba Pro)
or my reg to keep its lifetime warranty, and the Cozumel DMs who
are rather apt at picking out hoses that showed a weak spot, and
were about to pop, I've ALWAYS had hoses replaced (several times)
BEFORE any loud (or even soft) noises were heard.  :-)

-- Bob.