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Hydrostatic Head

Hydrostatic head, what does it mean? Hydrostatic head is used to define how waterproof a fabric is. A column of...
Revision #1 Posted by Ian on 8 Oct 2009
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Characteristics of dynamic climbing ropes

Number of bobbins The sheath encircles and protects the rope’s core, it is the visible part. It is formed...
Revision #2 Posted by neil on 27 May 2009
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Replacing the Jetboil PCS stove igniter

How to replace the piezo igniter on the Jetboil Personal Cooking System. CAUTION! Do not attempt this while the...
Revision #4 Posted by Ian on 21 May 2009
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Reversing a battery's polarity is dangerous

When inserting the batteries in to the battery case carefully follow the diagram on the battery case or in the...
Revision #1 Posted by Ian on 18 May 2009
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Using Lithium Batteries with LED Torches

Limitations on use of AA/LR6 and AAA/LR03 Lithium batteries with headlamps. This information does not apply to...
Revision #1 Posted by Ian on 18 May 2009
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