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hugo c
05-11-2012, 05:19 PM
I'm looking to buy a neighbor's 9ft. West Marine inflatable. But, he hasn't used it in months and has developed a slow leak in one of the tubes.
Any suggestions on how to trouble shoot a slow leak in an inflatable? Best way to patch it? Materials?
I'd like to know what I'm getting into before buying. (As if that's possible.....) Ha............
Get a soapy mix apply with a spray bottle or a brush, guys from the gas company do this to find gas leaks in lines. When you come across the leak it'll start to form a bubble best to do in a shaded area not directly in the sun as it will dry out the mix, work it sections at a time.
Cartman
05-11-2012, 09:42 PM
Get a soapy mix apply with a spray bottle or a brush, guys from the gas company do this to find gas leaks in lines. When you come across the leak it'll start to form a bubble best to do in a shaded area not directly in the sun as it will dry out the mix, work it sections at a time.
Right, but first convince the guy that it's a hopeless case and that you'll take the mess off his hands for what it costs you to drag it to the dump.
hugo c
05-13-2012, 06:38 PM
Thanks for the responses.
I'll probably pass on this sucker. It seemed like a good deal at first.
But as mentioned, it will wind-up costing me more in time and aggravation. The winner would be the dump.
hugo c
heydaad
05-14-2012, 08:31 PM
The air valves are the first place to look. Cheap to replace, just a few bucks. Use the soapy water test to be sure. Depending on where you live, there are a lot of reputable dealers to do repair work. I've always used the Elco Marine in Santa Ana, and have never been disappointed. But there are lots of places with a good reputation.
unreal toad
06-05-2012, 09:53 PM
Go ahead and use it, but make sure u are chewing some gum if u find a leak :Idea:
Hometown
06-05-2012, 10:41 PM
Marine goop works great and very easy to use once you locate leak most hard ware stores carrey it
DockRat
06-06-2012, 07:28 AM
developed a slow leak in one of the tubes.
Any suggestions on how to trouble shoot a slow leak in an inflatable? ...........
What is a slow leak ? 3 hours or a week to get low ?