29-10-2010, 10:57
how long do domes last?
March 27 2009 at 12:59 AM edp84 (Login edp84)
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i was wondering how long most people's domes lasted?
i dont wanna have to buy new domes, they're expensive
also do you think manual airlock gets better results than the smartbox because you can suck out more air?
i have sucked out the air tight for 5 mins sometimes and the swelling is better
is this damaging for the domes sucking it really tight?
thanks for your help
Author Reply
roakie
(Login roakie)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: how long do domes last? March 27 2009, 6:04 AM
I am on my second set of domes in 21 weeks. The first set lost their tackiness and also developed a rip in the silicone because the rims rolled in too much from manual airlock. I really don't notice a huge difference between the smartbox and the airlock. I seem to get the same swelling either way, so I tend to think the smartbox might be easier on the silicone rims. But, I hate having the smartbox dangling off me, so I use the manual airlock when I am awake and then the smartbox at night so I don't lose suction.
March 27 2009 at 12:59 AM edp84 (Login edp84)
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i was wondering how long most people's domes lasted?
i dont wanna have to buy new domes, they're expensive
also do you think manual airlock gets better results than the smartbox because you can suck out more air?
i have sucked out the air tight for 5 mins sometimes and the swelling is better
is this damaging for the domes sucking it really tight?
thanks for your help
Author Reply
roakie
(Login roakie)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: how long do domes last? March 27 2009, 6:04 AM
I am on my second set of domes in 21 weeks. The first set lost their tackiness and also developed a rip in the silicone because the rims rolled in too much from manual airlock. I really don't notice a huge difference between the smartbox and the airlock. I seem to get the same swelling either way, so I tend to think the smartbox might be easier on the silicone rims. But, I hate having the smartbox dangling off me, so I use the manual airlock when I am awake and then the smartbox at night so I don't lose suction.