[PSUBS-MAILIST] 302 v 316 stainless for springs

[James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles]

Hi All

Im struggling to get hatch springs made at a decent price.

Has anyone used 302 stainless in a salt water environment.  I know its not
the right material, and not supposed to be used in salt water, but they are
so much cheaper and readily available.

I could possibly coat them in some sort of lacquer or even just replace
them every dive. They really are that much cheaper.

Im still trying to get 316.

Anyone used 302 springs in the sea?  Did they disintegrate?



Regards
James
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