Ok guy need suggestion for good product.ive got a tiny leak and if I don't find it.you know.thanks
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Leak spray???
- Thread starter Hatmike
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This is what Ernest Rowe uses:
https://www.amazon.com/CRC-Aerosol-Leak-Detector-18/dp/B00BPMCH1C
or soapy water
https://www.amazon.com/CRC-Aerosol-Leak-Detector-18/dp/B00BPMCH1C
or soapy water
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I used https://www.ebay.com/c/23020119597.
WARNING "SOAPY WATER" CAUSED MY IMPACT TO RUST (ALTHOUGH IT DID WIPE AWAY, I would not recommend OR use soap and water ever again)
WARNING "SOAPY WATER" CAUSED MY IMPACT TO RUST (ALTHOUGH IT DID WIPE AWAY, I would not recommend OR use soap and water ever again)
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This is what I use, I got it at Lowe’s, it’s viscous so it clings and show them tiny bubbles.
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.I'm sure the purpose built stuff is best, but I've had good luck with any medium viscosity oil, assuming I can get the applicator to the joint. I've never used WD-40, but it seems that something a little thicker would stay in place longer to disclose a small, slow leak. I've always heard of soapy water too, but I would only use it if the location can be thoroughly dried afterward.
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I tried a bunch when I was having leak problems and like Oatey Leak Detector from Home Depot. It is made for gas line leaks so that's where you'll find it at the store. It bubbles great and is made with mainly alcohol so it evaporates quickly. It works well.
Stoti
Stoti
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Too bad there isn't something like a dye to add to the air cylinder so you can use a black light to see where its leaking from. Anybody come up with this I get royalties!!! Yo!
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Yo, I think you would deserve the royalty. I think that is a great idea! Or same idea only added to your air that completely evaporations?
Eamon
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HOWS ABOUT THIS ONE THEN JUST FREAKING TAKING A LONGSHOT WILD GUESS HERE... for people with THERMAL IMAGING DEVICES... Empty your air ALL OF IT then put your gun in the FREEZER (not quite as extreme as ED though) maybe for an hour or 2 then get ready to fill it up with your tank quicker than normal to get the fire burning inside that air tube till full- quickly now then check it with your thermal imaging device in a dark room or closet. Even ARNOLD would be proud of THIS PREDATOR... Yo!
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Be sure to strip the gun NAKED first B4 Freezing. Maybe helps in the daytime you leave your 4500psi tank in your car warm her up for this trick to be more effective. Or night time leave your tank close to your water heater or radiator. Yo!
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The dye and black light trick may be plausible. Had looked into it for a second opinion. Hopefully BTB can chime in or add possible alternatives. Yo!
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Kinda like with AC systems, florescent UV dye. Or you could use an Ultrasonic Diagnostic Tool like for finding leaks in Air brake lines
https://tracerproducts.com/tp-9367l-marksman-ii/
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Maybe FX innovative genius as they are can build a pocket version and include them with their $2000+ guns. Yo!
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I admit the leak detector I used; barely barely revealed my slow leak. It showed only very very tiny bubbles. I was about just place the whole gun in the bath tub filled with water. I was about to ask about potential implications but refrained due to the potential for embarrassment. Depending on leak location, leak detectors will not work.
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