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• Dripless seals,,,, Lasdrop?????
  • in the IT business I've always thought the best technologies are the ones the staff are trained and familiar with
  • Dripless seal
  • One data point: With the PSS seals the carbon facing causes pitting of the stainless facing where they meet
    • One more data point: my PSS seal was trouble and leak free for 15 years (till I sold the boat).
  • Where are the bellows?
    • I'm playing catchup on this stuff but,,
      • Rubber mounts
        • Engine pushing forward never a problem with dripless
  • We've always had PYI units...
  • Decision made,, Lasdrop Gen 2
    • Nameless lip seal on ours - 9 years no maint
    • Send it in checked luggage.
      • About the injection port
  • Solid Brass hose barbs?
    • So there is your sacrificial anode....