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Re: The Helium Release Valve (Sorry)

In Response To: The Helium Release Valve (Sorry) ()

You can open it without fear. However ensure its been tightened before swimming. Don't over tighten. Just make sure its snug. Under normal conditions there should be no reason to open it. but I guess everyone does at least once.

: I have recently bought a SMP and have only just
: found this site.

: It has got me thinking though. Could opening
: the Helium release valve temporarily in
: normal atmospheric conditions cause any harm
: to the watch.

: I can't see that it could but then I would
: imagine you guys out there would know better
: than me.

: I have done a search on this but haven't found
: anything regarding my specific query.

: Cheers for any advice

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The Helium Release Valve (Sorry)

Re: The Helium Release Valve (Sorry)

No problem with that. *NM*

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