Teffi

[Geoff]

Heard a rumour that a Teffi is broken. What is wrong with it? Geoff

[Chris Partridge]

One of Lotty's gate pins broke off. As Nigel will tell you, there was an established fracture line underneath the hosepipe. The broken gate is in the garage.
I suppose this is a sign from providence that it is time the fittings were replaced with your patented design as installed on Millie.

[Nigel]

Thought you were still away so hadn't bothered to chase you up yet. What Chris says is correct -happened late on in the club rowing. It's a stress fracture enhanced by low oxygen levels (post was wrapped in braided pvc hose). At failure only ca 25% of post was unfractured. From corrosion state of (stress pre-)fractured part it appears fracture had been propagating for many weeks (if not months). Suggest all other posts are investigated for signs of fracture initiation.

[Geoff]

The Teffi needs a new set like the other one. A replacement the same is not likely.