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Even if that was
true (and I'm not saying it's not) the tests were conducted fairly and
objectively. The Air Line
obtained a competitor's, standard, three diver, twin-head
compressor system, with factory hoses and fittings. This was matched with
a standard, three diver, Air Line R360XL, single-head system, with
factory hoses and fittings. Tests were performed with Dwyer flow meters
and gauges. Temperatures were measured with a laser thermometer.
Conditions were identical in every way and conducted side-by-side and at
the same time. (Maybe it was just condensation, but I swear I thought I
saw the competitor's unit start to sweat at the beginning of the test) Tests were
performed at the published RPM settings of both. Speeds will fluctuate,
but were monitored at the approximate values. The delivered air was
measured at the ends of the three standard air hoses and through standard
factory hose fittings. Mesdames et
Monsieurs,
for your viewing pleasure, allow me to present: "When you're underwater, it's all about AIR!"
An interesting observation: Note that at the lower pressures, 20 and 30 PSI, the competitor's double-head compressor produces as much air as our single-head. But, as the pressures get higher, the single-head takes a dramatic lead. The logical conclusion:Although
the science isn't exact because of all the variables underwater,
approximately 40 PSI would be required to supply air to a depth of 66
feet. Note the remarkable trend at 40, 50 and 60 PSI. |
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