What Is This??

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:19

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Navaratrekker

Hi Folks,

This has been sitting at the bottom of the tool box since I bought my second-hand Jayco van about 4 years ago. I am unaware of what it is for, and don't want to throw it out, as if I do, some use will suddenly appear - maybe.

I am sure someone out there knows what it is. (Hope the link and embedded images work - first time I've done this.)

Cheers
David

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Reply By: Navaratrekker - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 12:24

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Reply By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:16

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:16

Hi Dave,

Its a locating clip on an MSA brand self rescuer that is normally used in U/G mining. Its missing the overcam tightening side of the clip though.

Cheers Wilko

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Follow Up By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:45

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:45

Well that one had me, you do know exactly what it is so well done ...
Can i ask, what is "MSA" brand ??
Cheers
Joe

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Follow Up By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:59

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 19:59

Hi Joe,

MSA is a company that sell safety equipment glasses, goggles dust masks etc as well the self rescuers.

When I was in the mines rescue we learned to rebuild them when they hit their expiry date.

Cheers Wilko

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Follow Up By: Navaratrekker - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 21:01

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 21:01

Hey Thanks Wilko,

I guess I can safely throw it out, or dream up some other use for it.
As I'm not into mining, I won't need it for that.

David

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Follow Up By: Farmboywa - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 22:01

Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at 22:01

Dream up another use for it. Looks to me like it could be used for an oven tray handle for a small stove.

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Follow Up By: Ray - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 12:01

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 12:01

Why not ask "The Collectors" on ABC Tv but I think that is a mugublican

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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 13:39

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 13:39

Wilko, now that ya've identified the thingamabob, ya need to end the suspense and tell us how the flamin' thing works :-)

Fred

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Follow Up By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:14

Monday, Aug 01, 2011 at 15:14

Image Could Not Be Found This isnt an MSA self rescuer ( i couldnt find a pic) but the clip on top of this one has an over cam arrangement to keep the outer container water tight. The MSA version attaches further down each side.

A self rescuer (when worn) allows the wearer a certain amount of time to get to out of an atmosphere that is toxic or lacking in O2 to either a fresh air base or to safety in an U/G mine

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