Posts by Linghunt

  • ‘Gruesome’ piranha-like fish caught in Rohnert Park

    FYI. News/Article.



    BY PAUL PAYNE
    THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
    August 22, 2015, 3:09PM


    "A bizarre fish with teeth resembling those of a human baby and a bloodline tracing to the flesh-eating piranhas of South America has turned up in a Rohnert Park lake.


    California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials confirmed a photo submitted to The Press Democrat by angler Geoffrey Arend was that of a rare pacu, a freshwater fish originally from the Amazon that is known for its crushing jaw.


    Arend said he landed it Aug. 14 at Roberts Lake. He took its picture before the fish slipped from his hands and he kicked it back in the water.


    He didn’t realize what he had until he hopped on the Internet and found similar photos. Coincidentally, another pacu was caught two days later near Stockton in the San Joaquin Delta. "





    http://www.pressdemocrat.com/n…ike-fish-caught-in?page=1

  • Lost one at Crystal Cove, Ca today

    Quote from Don Paul

    Linghunt, are those both on the hose and free?


    Thanks, Don


    Free mostly, Ab diving where no scuba is allowed for the take. They lost 3 at one time earlier, 1 got rescued out of the water and 5th member didn't get in. Out of town group from East coast I recall.


    Might have been one scuba this year or last year.


    When I see the rescue chopper buzzing over my house headed West, usually trouble.

  • Lost one at Crystal Cove, Ca today

    So sorry to hear. It's been a bad year for drownings off the Northern California Coast, has to be around 10 so far. Try not to keep score.


    Not something you get used to, but expected at times.


    Non Local divers here for the 1st time, seek out information from local divers, Plenty around who are very helpful.

  • Electrocutions in Pools and Docks

    Quote from Mighty kc

    It makes me angry to hear reports like this.


    I am a Licensed Master Electrician with over 30 years in the business.........


    KC, Agree 100%, Lots of people cutting corners or not knowing what they are doing. People following up behind them are the one's at risk.


    This goes for much more than Electrical.


    Here are the two Biggest STUPID electrical hazards I have seen. ( many more)


    -1- My old company was buying out smaller companies and combining capability. Anyway, My Crew was on site to disconnect equipment and load on trucks etc. In Power Disconnect box to one machine, Fuses were short sections of conduit.


    Conduit for Fuses..... :@


    Post that discovery, Crew Stopped work and all got outside of building to review procedures and what else they might find. This type of ignorance was through out the Facility.


    -2- This was from a different company that was bought in the same time frame. Behind a Safety Screen that was not labeled or interlocked. Anyway some 1/4" Copper rods used as conductors on a supply.


    The Copper rods operate at 10KV and 1 Amp max.


    What ticked me off is some idiot wrapped the rods with Red and Black electrical tape. He had no clue thinking this was making it safer.


    This did nothing at 10KV and he did was provide a false sense of safety to guy following up behind him. That guy would get killed.


    I can get on a Roll on my Soap box for crap out there that makes something look safe when it does nothing.. Bare copper rods was safer than the stupid Tape job.

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    I had another Electrical Tech using 12VDC rated plastic caps on 480V terminals. Tech had some 30 years of Electrical Experience. He just didn't get it after multi efforts. He just saw it as better than nothing.


    I Freaking Hate systems designed with "Switched Neutrals". I get all excited when I see them. Had a few techs not really understand , Post my rants they are like WOW, I Hate them too. These will kill the tech, not me. I stand back he's the one measuring or working on equipment.

  • John, Arizona


    Did you get any intell from Aaron. He should be in Washington or Oregon about now driving a truck home. I'm tempted to fly to AZ ( with CC miles) to see what goodies he picked up.


    Saving those to show up in Antigua. Wanting to eat a great meal with drink with George.


    I know where he tests gear and takes the house full of kids out spearing. But not going to post...


    Dan set up good rules for location postings that I follow to the T.

  • John, Arizona

    Give Aaron Crist a call. Look up his number off of Cristspears.com , I'm sure he will have info for you.


    Call today, He's out of town starting tomorrow for a few days.


    He's in Mesa.


    Ohh, WELCOME

  • newbie

    Welcome Logan.


    Be sure to look through the SAFETY section on SPEARDIVER.


    Top thread will make my "point" through Pictures. #1 concern for a new spear-o, IMHO.


    As for finding local divers, Go to the areas you think might be good spot and look for them. You be surprised how well that will work. Introduce yourself and be humble and you are on the right path.


    Local dive shops and clubs, get in the local network.

  • Guy from jersey

    Welcome,, Erik is 100% correct. provide info on where you are diving, what you hope to shoot. what gear you have already.


    With more detail the correct member can chirp in.


    (e.g. I want to take a vacation to Antigua and not sure what type of gear I should have and what regulations I need to be aware of. )

  • Electrocutions in Pools and Docks

    Quote from Dude george

    :@ I had no clue!!


    Same for me George, I understood the technical aspect, but was a little surprised when I saw so many articles on it, I only posted a few samples.


    I'm not familiar with frequency and checks typical of Marinas across USA / the globe. Interesting Topic from a Safety perspective.


    I also do my light reading on Industrial Accidents in the work place. As a Designer of Elect Equipment, being aware of what happens on the bad side can only help me with my thought process.


    Some of the deaths are pretty crazy and off the wall.


    Remember #1 Safety Device is Education...

  • Electrocutions in Pools and Docks

    I was reading one of my Tech Blogs. Thought you guys might be interested in this. Old information to most of you hopefully.


    If It's New Information, then good thing I decided to Post...


    Be careful around those Docks. If you have your Boat at a Marina, you might want to verify Owner has his ducks lined up.


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    Lawsuit Filed in Electrocution at Lake Powell


    A lawsuit has been filed in the death of a 22-year-old man who jumped into Lake Powell last year and was electrocuted. The suit claims the water was charged with electricity from a boat plugged into the wrong size power outlet


    Lawsuit Filed in Electrocution at Lake Powell | Shock & Electrocution content from Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine


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    Miami Family Files Lawsuit Over Son's Electrocution in Pool


    A North Miami family filed a lawsuit this week over the electrocution of 7-year-old Calder Sloan in April. The boy was swimming in the pool at his home when the pool light overheated, causing the wiring to fail and sending current through the water, according to a report in the Miami Herald.


    The Sloan family named several defendants in the case, alleging that the electrocution was the result of "a series of avoidable safety blunders." The lawsuit names the following companies:


    Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., the manufacturer of the light
    All Florida Pool & Spa Center, a pool maintenance company
    Gary B Electric and Construction Consultant, Inc., an electrical company
    Jorge Perez Enterprises, Inc., a home inspection company


    Miami Family Files Lawsuit Over Son's Electrocution in Pool | Shock & Electrocution content from Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine


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    Swimmer Electrocuted from Dock at Lake of the Ozarks


    A man was electrocuted by a dock as he climbed out of the water last week at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The 21-year-old was swimming at a dock when he and a fellow swimmer felt electricity in the water. The highway patrol reported he tried to get out of the water by using the dock ladder, but when he did so, he was shocked and fell into the water face-down.


    Swimmer Electrocuted from Dock at Lake of the Ozarks | Shock & Electrocution content from Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine


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  • Speargun Safety video

    Bounce to TOP. Had limited comments before.


    After the Kid getting a Spear Shaft Through his Head. Any comments on this speargun handling technique?


    This kinda stuff is main cause of those bad news days....

  • Sarasota man dies after spearfishing accident

    It's Tragic, but let's NOT have anymore.


    Watching his videos, (I know they were edited down) but that Trigger Finger heads into the guard for the FAST Trigger Pull....


    Limited video I know....


    No Safety use-age from "Drive by Media" - ok, Limited concern for Muzzle direction?


    Well It's not a matter of IF , more about WHEN.


    Dan's point is valid, Parents or D.A. have NO blame on shooter. It's just a lack of Regulation on Speargun market. Not these Kids and safety attitude, how would parents even know.


    Did the D.A. review all of the videos made that were not posted. The Raw stuff. Be interesting to see those. The Gun in question might have had Go-Pro running for this terrible event. Does D.A have it, maybe got kicked off gun post shot?


    Lets Just do this: Victim's family is seeking tougher regulations on spearfishing.


    Anyhow, "Gets off Sand-Box"


    Let's not have anymore of these events, that is my RANT goal.