Correct way to store a Salvo?

MarkT · August 20th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Since I am now the proud owner of a very slightly 2nd hand 21W Salvo I though I'd just check how people tend to store theirs between dive trips.

Disconnecting the battery is an obvious one, but do you store it with the canister lid locked down or is it better not to keep the o-ring compressed when not in use?

LCF · August 21st, 2006, 06:11 AM

I have read that it's better NOT to store it closed. I store mine open on the counter in my laundry room, with the batteries on the charger.

The counter in my laundry room happens to be right next to my computer, so I can cast fond looks at the light as I am typing

david_1 · August 21st, 2006, 10:37 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkT)

Since I am now the proud owner of a very slightly 2nd hand 21W Salvo I though I'd just check how people tend to store theirs between dive trips.

Disconnecting the battery is an obvious one, but do you store it with the canister lid locked down or is it better not to keep the o-ring compressed when not in use?

I have seen a few stored in a cheap tool box just big enough for canister with batteries inside it. and the light head stored in bubble wrap. but the lid is NOT on the canister.

David

MonkSeal · August 21st, 2006, 10:49 AM

I store my canister light in storm case http://www.stormcase.com/, battery in opened canister and light head in bubble bag.

Woz · August 21st, 2006, 01:19 PM

I store mine (and I have the identical one to you but the the EKPP head) battery in the canister, lid off, all in a Tescos laptop case with my digi camera, O2 analyser and Salvo charger.

MarkT · August 21st, 2006, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the confirmation guys.

Love the idea of the Tescos laptop case as well

*JGrogan* · August 21st, 2006, 05:50 PM

Some people like to store the canister with the lid closed, but the o-ring removed (just put it in the canister). However, you do need to remember to put it back in before diving!
I remember GaryB discovered that with his old Salvo a few weeks back in the sea - that was a tough lesson to learn!
Best,
John.

Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkT)

Since I am now the proud owner of a very slightly 2nd hand 21W Salvo I though I'd just check how people tend to store theirs between dive trips.

Disconnecting the battery is an obvious one, but do you store it with the canister lid locked down or is it better not to keep the o-ring compressed when not in use?

August 21st, 2006, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woz(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 265	I store mine (and I have the identical one to you but the the EKPP head) battery in the canister, lid off, all in a Tescos laptop case with my digi camera, O2 analyser and Salvo charger. __________________ www.kitfondle.co.uk Lots of shiny diving tatt for you to spend money on

August 20th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarkT(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 233	Since I am now the proud owner of a very slightly 2nd hand 21W Salvo I though I'd just check how people tend to store theirs between dive trips. Disconnecting the battery is an obvious one, but do you store it with the canister lid locked down or is it better not to keep the o-ring compressed when not in use?

August 21st, 2006, 06:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
LCF(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 815	I have read that it's better NOT to store it closed. I store mine open on the counter in my laundry room, with the batteries on the charger. The counter in my laundry room happens to be right next to my computer, so I can cast fond looks at the light as I am typing

August 21st, 2006, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
david_1(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: sussex Posts: 346	Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkT) Since I am now the proud owner of a very slightly 2nd hand 21W Salvo I though I'd just check how people tend to store theirs between dive trips. Disconnecting the battery is an obvious one, but do you store it with the canister lid locked down or is it better not to keep the o-ring compressed when not in use? I have seen a few stored in a cheap tool box just big enough for canister with batteries inside it. and the light head stored in bubble wrap. but the lid is NOT on the canister. David

August 21st, 2006, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
MonkSeal(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 575	I store my canister light in storm case http://www.stormcase.com/, battery in opened canister and light head in bubble bag.

August 21st, 2006, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarkT(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 233	Thanks for the confirmation guys. Love the idea of the Tescos laptop case as well

August 21st, 2006, 05:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
JGrogan(Offline) GUE Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 858	Some people like to store the canister with the lid closed, but the o-ring removed (just put it in the canister). However, you do need to remember to put it back in before diving! I remember GaryB discovered that with his old Salvo a few weeks back in the sea - that was a tough lesson to learn! Best, John. Quote: (Originally Posted by MarkT) Since I am now the proud owner of a very slightly 2nd hand 21W Salvo I though I'd just check how people tend to store theirs between dive trips. Disconnecting the battery is an obvious one, but do you store it with the canister lid locked down or is it better not to keep the o-ring compressed when not in use?