[Acoustics] antifouling paint for Argonaut SL

[John M Shelton]

Tony,
We have been pleased with Pettit's Trinidad anti-fouling paint  (75.8%
cuprous oxide).
http://www.pettitpaint.com/products2.asp?Productid=1&Catid=1&SubCatid=1
For a standard SL, this paint seems to work quite well.  The Sontek manual
recommends Interlux Tri-Lux II.   The manual also states, "On plastic
systems, any type of anti-fouling paint can be used."  The way I understand
it is that the transducers and plastic housing of the SL will not be
damaged by various types of anti-fouling paint (Note: too much paint on the
tranducers will dampen the signal).  However, units with metal housings
and/or urethane encapsulated (as opposed to epoxy) transducers should be
coated with altenative paints (see the manual).

Hope this helps,
John
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John M. Shelton
Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Florida Integrated Science Center
Center for Aquatic Resource Studies
224 West Central Parkway, Suite 1006
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
P 407-865-6725 x151
F 407-865-6733
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I am planning to deploying an Argonaut SL at a coastal site. Does anyone
have any suggestions on which brand/type of antifouling paint to use?


Thanks in advance,
Tony


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Anthony J Gotvald, Hydrologist, Georgia District
U.S. Geological Survey
3039 Amwiler Road
Suite 130
Atlanta, GA   30360
(770) 903-9310
(770) 903-9199 fax

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