Scared Silly
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Well, the big question is how long has it been sitting around???
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That'll be my second question.Well, the big question is how long has it been sitting around???
Dear Divers,
Much like a brand new sealed battery, time will eventually deplete the oxygen sensor whether it is used or sitting on the store shelf.
He relisted it, but I had already ordered a sensor from Scuba Toys. Told them I was on SB (SB discount), didn't really want to pay shipping and Texas taxes both since we are both in Texas, and - that another site was $5 cheaper, but I really liked buying from them if they could cut me a deal. He made me a very good deal!Well, the big question is how long has it been sitting around???
Their site advises to not buy replacement sensors until needed as they do indeed age some even packaged. I'm sure that the Pelican box and Saver Cap both help a lot, and are why mine lasted so long. LP charges $13 for the cap even tho new units are shipped with them included I think, but ST sells them for $7.75 here. Don't know what they'd charge to send one overseas, but they will - or you might find it for less locally.So you mean sensor wears out even when packed in the plastic vacuum bag, on the store shelf? Does protective cap then help either?
I kind of thought that exposure to oxygen wears out the O2 sensor.