Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof Binoculars/Nitrogen

Hi Dana,

>Come on folks lighten up.  Yes, the laws of physics apply to all gases in
>this universe.  IMNSHO, Bruce did provide good advise and direction to
>Chris's question.

Thank you for your kind words. I haven't taken any of this amiss, and (see
my message to the group) I DO welcome the opportunity to learn and correct
any misunderstandings I may have. But, the group HAS rather strayed from
Chris's question, haven't they? She's probably thinking, "Geeze. Men! I
asked about buying new binoculars. What the H_at_ll are you people talking
about!?" ; )

>Here is an, off topic, plausable explaination for the reason nitrogen is
>used for the dry gas in indy tires and in purging electronics.  Its cheap
>and readily available at high pressure.  I have a friend who sells
>compressed gasses.  He buys nitrogen for home use to inflate tires because
>its less expensive than buying an air compressor.    I suspect the Indy
>drivers are getting faster inflation times with high pressure nitrogen than
>they would get with air compressors and moisture in the tires might be a
>problem for them as well.

This Indycar business has really got people going, hasn't it? Everyone wants
to jump in with their guess. ; )

Thanks again, Dana.

-Bruce

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