Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs

MHD · 4th April 2007, 09:38

This may seem obvious to most, but the other day I found my cat asleep on my CL's. They were on a work bench where I was doing some repairs to the unit. I have just spend the last hour trying to get a neg on my unit only to track down a perfect paw print of 4 small pin holes in one counterlung.

Most annoying

Matt

***Beanie*** · 4th April 2007, 09:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD)

This may seem obvious to most, but the other day I found my cat asleep on my CL's. They were on a work bench where I was doing some repairs to the unit. I have just spend the last hour trying to get a neg on my unit only to track down a perfect paw print of 4 small pin holes in one counterlung.

Most annoying

Matt

I know how you feel mine was on my wing did quite a few dives before I found them

Outlaw Divers, Bob Bites Again (Wing Repair)

**PhilSiswick** · 4th April 2007, 09:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

I know how you feel mine was on my wing did quite a few dives before I found them

Outlaw Divers, Bob Bites Again (Wing Repair)

So, it's not 9mm rounds we need to worry about, but cat's claws. Luckily, my wife is allergic, so we don't have a cat....

Cheers,

bendomatic · 4th April 2007, 09:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD)

This may seem obvious to most, but the other day I found my cat asleep on my CL's. They were on a work bench where I was doing some repairs to the unit. I have just spend the last hour trying to get a neg on my unit only to track down a perfect paw print of 4 small pin holes in one counterlung.

Most annoying

Matt

oh honey, Fisher looked sooo cute on his little pillow.

***Beanie*** · 4th April 2007, 09:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

So, it's not 9mm rounds we need to worry about, but cat's claws. Luckily, my wife is allergic, so we don't have a cat....

Cheers,

and Anglerfish teeth

**PhilSiswick** · 4th April 2007, 10:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

and Anglerfish teeth

LOL - I've only just read the article. A last bid for freedom, or just bitter revenge?

Janos · 4th April 2007, 10:03

It could have been worse - it could have crapped in your lime as well!

Janos

marekm · 4th April 2007, 11:23

Hi Matt,

When I saw your cat 'arrange' that CL/pillow with its claws before laying down on it, I commented that it can't be good, but I'm surprised that it did so much damge to it. I caught my dog chewing through the PO2 meter cables my Rebreather the other day, but I could not see any serious damage. Just goes to show that pets and rebreathers don't mix

.

-Marek

PS: Any chance of helping me plate a few more parts?

n2diving · 4th April 2007, 12:20

Tom Mount (CCR ITT and a pet owner) once told me: "If it won't hold a negative it's cat hair and if it won't hold a positive it's dog hair."

Nad · 4th April 2007, 12:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving)

Tom Mount (CCR ITT and a pet owner) once told me: "If it won't hold a negative it's cat hair and if it won't hold a positive it's dog hair."

About paw and teeth well, ok.

I had two dogs (now just one) and one of them had long hairs (Landseer). You can't imagine where I did find hairs and, between others spots, also on O-rings etc: never had any problem about neg or pos tests.
I don't think it really is a problem.

Best,

Nad

4th April 2007, 09:38	#1 (permalink)
MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 239	Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs This may seem obvious to most, but the other day I found my cat asleep on my CL's. They were on a work bench where I was doing some repairs to the unit. I have just spend the last hour trying to get a neg on my unit only to track down a perfect paw print of 4 small pin holes in one counterlung. Most annoying Matt
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4th April 2007, 09:42	#2 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,292	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD) This may seem obvious to most, but the other day I found my cat asleep on my CL's. They were on a work bench where I was doing some repairs to the unit. I have just spend the last hour trying to get a neg on my unit only to track down a perfect paw print of 4 small pin holes in one counterlung. Most annoying Matt I know how you feel mine was on my wing did quite a few dives before I found them Outlaw Divers, Bob Bites Again (Wing Repair) __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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4th April 2007, 09:53	#3 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,062	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) I know how you feel mine was on my wing did quite a few dives before I found them Outlaw Divers, Bob Bites Again (Wing Repair) So, it's not 9mm rounds we need to worry about, but cat's claws. Luckily, my wife is allergic, so we don't have a cat.... Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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bendomatic Morgan's Mum Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 211	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Quote: (Originally Posted by MHD) This may seem obvious to most, but the other day I found my cat asleep on my CL's. They were on a work bench where I was doing some repairs to the unit. I have just spend the last hour trying to get a neg on my unit only to track down a perfect paw print of 4 small pin holes in one counterlung. Most annoying Matt oh honey, Fisher looked sooo cute on his little pillow. __________________ why deal with idiots on the net when you have to spend all day dealing with them at work.
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*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,292	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) So, it's not 9mm rounds we need to worry about, but cat's claws. Luckily, my wife is allergic, so we don't have a cat.... Cheers, and Anglerfish teeth __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,062	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) and Anglerfish teeth LOL - I've only just read the article. A last bid for freedom, or just bitter revenge? __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 632	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs It could have been worse - it could have crapped in your lime as well! Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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marekm Banned Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 196	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Hi Matt, When I saw your cat 'arrange' that CL/pillow with its claws before laying down on it, I commented that it can't be good, but I'm surprised that it did so much damge to it. I caught my dog chewing through the PO2 meter cables my Rebreather the other day, but I could not see any serious damage. Just goes to show that pets and rebreathers don't mix . -Marek PS: Any chance of helping me plate a few more parts? Last edited by marekm : 4th April 2007 at 11:27. Reason: typo
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4th April 2007, 12:20	#9 (permalink)
n2diving Dive Rite Express Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 278	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Tom Mount (CCR ITT and a pet owner) once told me: "If it won't hold a negative it's cat hair and if it won't hold a positive it's dog hair." Last edited by n2diving : 4th April 2007 at 12:22.
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4th April 2007, 12:36	#10 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,007	Re: Why you do not let your cat sleep on your counterlungs Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving) Tom Mount (CCR ITT and a pet owner) once told me: "If it won't hold a negative it's cat hair and if it won't hold a positive it's dog hair." About paw and teeth well, ok. I had two dogs (now just one) and one of them had long hairs (Landseer). You can't imagine where I did find hairs and, between others spots, also on O-rings etc: never had any problem about neg or pos tests. I don't think it really is a problem. Best, Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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