In a 9/27/96 message to Lanny Chambers, Achim Lohse wrote: 
  LC> It doesn't matter. If you have seawater in your gauge, it's ruined.
  LC> Replace it before your next dive.
  AL> ... Well, it's been "ruined" for a almost two years then, and longer
  AL> if you> include fresh water. But it still works, and I'm persuaded now 
that
  AL> the gauge itself doesn't pose a danger, so I think I'll keep using it
  AL> for the time being. Thanks for your concern.
I give up. I hope no one reading this is tempted to dive with this dude--he's 
obviously suicidal.
Say hi to Davy Jones for us, Achim.
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