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kabot
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Just wondering, Do carbide lamps affect the air quality down caves.
I take it out now and again for old times sake.
the remainder of our exit Kabot was commenting on the stench and air quality (think he's just unfit really).
MSD said:Carbide "needed on remote expeditions" is a red herring. Your average LED light uses less weight of non-rechargeable batteries than a carbide light uses weight of carbide for a given number of hours light.
Mark
kabot said:Stupot is right im UNFIT at the moment but a few more trips down swildons and stupot will be chewing on his own words.
potholer said:There comes a point where the weight saved from carrying batteries rather than a generator and sufficient carbide for many days underground (especially for a group of cavers) would be enough to carry some kind of stove, or otherwise increase survival/comfort kit.
as long as you don't ignite the dustbin bag, that is..