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Old 2013-03-29, 9:56am
LarryC LarryC is offline
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Originally Posted by Bett View Post
Hi everyone,

I have Smith quick connects that are also supposed to operate as flashback arrestors.

I got them for convenience so I could disconnect my hoses easily . . . but figured they would add a bit of safety also.

I was told that I didn't actually need arrestors as I've a Lynx which is a surface mix. Is this right?
I know of no quick disconnects that actually have FB arrestors, only check valves. What your were told about the Lynx is true only if you assume all is working properly. As soon as you add in the possibility of an internal leak, which does happen, then it is BS. Need them? Guess it is based on what you are planning for. Best case or worst case.
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