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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 8:00 am
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Disco Volante
 
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Originally Posted by MAN Pax
I have had some comments on mine - the seal should be airtight to allow the build up of whatever the explosive gives off. This allows easier detection should the bag be "sniffed" by a machine.
If the seal was sufficiently airtight to permit a build up of whatever is given off, how would the machine be able to detect it, without opening the bag, and allowing the built up fumes etc. to escape?
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