Had an inflatable life jacket inflate in my truck

[DockShootinJack]

Yeah……back then men were allowed.

I would have loved to have been just off to the side watching that mess.

Coming up in the Electrical Trade. My first journeyman told me when I was 16. If you're gonna be dumb you gotta be tough. Well sir those are some sage words to live by. I really took that one to heart. From about the time I was 10 years old if dad had ahold of some work to do I had the other end. I do miss the old days. I am certain that was funny stuff see me tear out running from that fire extinguisher. It certainly built a layer of character

[DockShootinJack]

I am sure they go off something akin to an airbag.

[BobC]

seen a fella racing towards me in his boat one time when he saw me slinging slabs, then the spray over the bow hit his inflatable ....
the ensuing action was one of those things that would have made me some great easy change if I had it on video for sure ...
it about threw him out of the boat when it went off and the look on his face was just priceless as he charged towards my location

There is some poetic justice there, Ketchn! Good story and you didn’t have to say a word….just laugh!
Bob

[Snagged again]

seen a fella racing towards me in his boat one time when he saw me slinging slabs, then the spray over the bow hit his inflatable ....
the ensuing action was one of those things that would have made me some great easy change if I had it on video for sure ...
it about threw him out of the boat when it went off and the look on his face was just priceless as he charged towards my location

Hey Ketchn,
Thanks for the big grin

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[Clint]

I have two inflatables, and I loosen the charge cylinder when I am not using them.

[DockShootinJack]

Not a bad idea. I figured out the cylinder was not pierced until the inflation control fires.

[Alphahawk]

Years back I owned the ones with the pill. Had several of them go off due to being left in hot, humid vehicle….boat lockers….getting caught out in a rain storm. Once I started using the hydrostatic models all those issues are gone. Yes they cost more money but in my opinion worth it.

Regards


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[DockShootinJack]

I had bought a Mustang Hydrostatic the weekend before.

[M R Dux]

I had one go off in my locked truck backseat during warm, humid weather. Also had one go off on top of my center console when I was standing there. Scared the crap out of me and I didn’t have a recharge kit onboard. I now keep at least 3 recharge kits for the 6 inflatables I own.


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[LA CrappieMaster]

I have two inflatables, and I loosen the charge cylinder when I am not using them.

Not a bad idea at all. I would recommend placing some tag or something on the buckles as a reminder to tighten prior to use.