step air leak

[pattypape]

Yep George,

Many times I use soapy water, But on a slow leak the solution
is too thin and runs off the fitting too quick. Sometimes on
a step cylinder, waste dump valve or a diaphram type part, it needs
to be actuated on/off a few times to find the leak. Soapy water
will not stick and hold up long enough. But, at about $4 for a small
bottle, I always use the cheap stuff first.
I think frugal is the politically correct term

Bill 88 FC Michigan





--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mrdonut12"
<mrdonut12@y...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
> You only need to use that stuff for leaks in lines that have
gas
> in them.
> For air lines, you can mix up about 1/3 dish soap and 2/3
water
> in a spray bottle. Start spraying that stuff around and you'll
find
> air leaks much faster and easier.
> That's how we check tires for punctures. Fast, easy and
> cheap--my 3 favorite things. :o)
>
> George Witt
> 81 FC 35
> Lincoln, Nebraska
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"

> wrote:
> >
> > Ernie,
> >
> > In the plumbing department of most any hardware store, Lowes or
> > Home depot has a bottle of solution that detects leaks.
Normally
> > used for natural gas, propane, oxygen or compressed air leaks.
It
> > usually has a dobber, to apply the solution to a pipe, or
> > connection. Then you just look for the bubbles, or very small
leaks
> > will foam after awhile.
> > It will usually say,
> > "Not poisonous ,But, DO NOT DRINK THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOTTLE"
> >
> > Bill 88 FC
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@a... wrote:
> > >
> > > Tom- what section of walmart has the rectorseek? Ernie- kinda
> > cheap in texas
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>