Re: [Paddlewise] Bulkhead Pressure Relief

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 14:44:21 -0400
Michael Daly wrote:

> You could also use a bit of tightly woven cotton and rely on the 
> cotton swelling when wet to reduce water intrusion.   If the 
> compartment heats, the cotton will breath easily.  If it cools, the 
> wet cotton will likely allow a bit of water to be sucked in, but 
> nothing serious.

Hmmmmm.  Of course.  So a bit of cloth tape, like hockey tape, would do 
the job just fine.  You could even put a pair of smaller holes (like 
3/64 or so) to minimize water flow while allowing air to equalize easily.

GaryJ

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