James.UWE 0 #1 May 1, 2009 My next door neighbours (i live in a semi detached house) house just got completely destroyed in a fire today. While rushing to get out of my house that was filling with smoke that was coming through the floor boards I had to make a decision about what to grab (bearing in mind i was on crutches as i've fractured my knee cap). After deciding that my dog probably was more important than my rig and new laptop i left them behind. There was no fire damage to my house as the walls contained it very well, but the house filled to the brim with smoke (luckily not the horribe black stuff). Would/could the smoke have damaged the cypres? I'd taken the main out as it's not going to be used for a while so the container was open. I'm just wondering if the smoke could have damaged the sensors in the cypres? Obviously i'll be emailing airtec, but was just wondering in the mean time! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ripcordkid 0 #2 May 2, 2009 just shooting from the hip here,but if it was me i would rather send it in to be checked rather than find out at 750 ft that it WAS messed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites James.UWE 0 #3 May 2, 2009 My thoughts exactly, it's not as if i'll be jumping while my knee is screwed up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Halfpastniner 0 #4 May 2, 2009 Quote After deciding that my dog probably was more important than my rig and new laptop i left them behind. Exactly why i dont have pets!BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bertt 0 #5 May 2, 2009 I agree with ripcordkid. Even though the Cypres is pretty well protected in the reserve container, it's better to be sure. Last time I sent a Cypres for a 4 year check, it came back in about 3 weeks. I'd send it to them with an explanation why you're sending it. I'm also wondering if the main was on a floor where it could have suffered some heat damage. You'll really want to do a good inspection of the whole rig. Hope your knee heals quickly.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites James.UWE 0 #6 May 2, 2009 The main was in a cupboard so escaped the smoke :) Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites erdnarob 1 #7 May 2, 2009 Since the Cypres has a filter to let only the air in, I would say that the smoke didn't get inside the unit since the smoke is composed of fine particles quite big with respect to Oxygen and Nitrogen molecules of the air. You have to keep in mind that the Cypres II filter stops the water molecules at least for a while. I would be more concerned by the possible heath damage and because of that very unusual situation I would send the unit back for check up and have its filter changed.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #8 May 3, 2009 I would also wash the container asap with mild laundry soap and water.... Of course not washing the reserve, aad, and packing data card. Smoke dust is not pH neutral. You really don't need that stuff sitting in the fabric and on all the nice shiny hardware either. Probably overkill, especially if you smoke, but might as well do something while your cypres is at the factory.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites James.UWE 0 #9 May 6, 2009 Got a response from Airtec: ***Hi James, Thank you for your e-mail. What a story. I hope that not too many things were damaged. The smoke will not have caused any damage to the CYPRES and there is no need to send it in for inspection. It is safe to use when you want it. Best regards, Sandra *** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites James.UWE 0 #10 June 2, 2009 Thanks to the people who sent me a PM advising me to check with the sunpath and PD too. I now have a cheque on it's way from the insurance company for a brand new rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #11 June 2, 2009 Quote Got a response from Airtec: ***Hi James, Thank you for your e-mail. What a story. I hope that not too many things were damaged. The smoke will not have caused any damage to the CYPRES and there is no need to send it in for inspection. It is safe to use when you want it. Best regards, Sandra *** As Much as I love Cypres, reading that statement kind of makes you want to ask 'How do you know that?" First thing that came to mind. Would be interesting to know all the different tests a cypres 2 is put through to determine when you can trust it and when you cant trust it. To those forum nay-sayers ... yeah, yeah, Yes I know, I should never trust my AAD .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ripcordkid 0 #2 May 2, 2009 just shooting from the hip here,but if it was me i would rather send it in to be checked rather than find out at 750 ft that it WAS messed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #3 May 2, 2009 My thoughts exactly, it's not as if i'll be jumping while my knee is screwed up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #4 May 2, 2009 Quote After deciding that my dog probably was more important than my rig and new laptop i left them behind. Exactly why i dont have pets!BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #5 May 2, 2009 I agree with ripcordkid. Even though the Cypres is pretty well protected in the reserve container, it's better to be sure. Last time I sent a Cypres for a 4 year check, it came back in about 3 weeks. I'd send it to them with an explanation why you're sending it. I'm also wondering if the main was on a floor where it could have suffered some heat damage. You'll really want to do a good inspection of the whole rig. Hope your knee heals quickly.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #6 May 2, 2009 The main was in a cupboard so escaped the smoke :) Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #7 May 2, 2009 Since the Cypres has a filter to let only the air in, I would say that the smoke didn't get inside the unit since the smoke is composed of fine particles quite big with respect to Oxygen and Nitrogen molecules of the air. You have to keep in mind that the Cypres II filter stops the water molecules at least for a while. I would be more concerned by the possible heath damage and because of that very unusual situation I would send the unit back for check up and have its filter changed.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #8 May 3, 2009 I would also wash the container asap with mild laundry soap and water.... Of course not washing the reserve, aad, and packing data card. Smoke dust is not pH neutral. You really don't need that stuff sitting in the fabric and on all the nice shiny hardware either. Probably overkill, especially if you smoke, but might as well do something while your cypres is at the factory.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #9 May 6, 2009 Got a response from Airtec: ***Hi James, Thank you for your e-mail. What a story. I hope that not too many things were damaged. The smoke will not have caused any damage to the CYPRES and there is no need to send it in for inspection. It is safe to use when you want it. Best regards, Sandra *** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #10 June 2, 2009 Thanks to the people who sent me a PM advising me to check with the sunpath and PD too. I now have a cheque on it's way from the insurance company for a brand new rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #11 June 2, 2009 Quote Got a response from Airtec: ***Hi James, Thank you for your e-mail. What a story. I hope that not too many things were damaged. The smoke will not have caused any damage to the CYPRES and there is no need to send it in for inspection. It is safe to use when you want it. Best regards, Sandra *** As Much as I love Cypres, reading that statement kind of makes you want to ask 'How do you know that?" First thing that came to mind. Would be interesting to know all the different tests a cypres 2 is put through to determine when you can trust it and when you cant trust it. To those forum nay-sayers ... yeah, yeah, Yes I know, I should never trust my AAD .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
