08-29-2006, 01:38 PM
[cool][#0000ff]If you suspect a "bouncing bluegill" pinhole, focus on the upper front surface of the air chamber. Air it up to the max and really take your time, applying the soapy liquid by hand, spreading it out slowly and watching for not only bubbles but little spots that suddenly dry out fast. If the leak is fast enough it will be "beyond" making bubbles. Sometimes you can even feel or hear the little jet of escaping air.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]It might not be leak in the air chamber. If you have used ultra soapy solution over the whole air chamber, and no bubbles, then there is only one other place to check...the valve. It is not unusual to have a valve develop slow leaks...or fast leaks. Air it up again and try the bubble test on and around the valve.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck and have plenty of "medication" handy to help keep your blood pressure in check. Finding leaks can be frustrating.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It might not be leak in the air chamber. If you have used ultra soapy solution over the whole air chamber, and no bubbles, then there is only one other place to check...the valve. It is not unusual to have a valve develop slow leaks...or fast leaks. Air it up again and try the bubble test on and around the valve.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck and have plenty of "medication" handy to help keep your blood pressure in check. Finding leaks can be frustrating.[/#0000ff]
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