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    marcelo mora
    Member

    @ondeck

    Hello I just bought a Big Agnes REM insulated core for 20 $
    Worked the first 2 days then now it has a very slow leak somewhere. Anyone have any tips on fining this hole?

    #2005666
    scott rebello
    Spectator

    @scottrebello

    Assuming you're at home. Inflate and put in the bathtub. Good luck.

    #2005683
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    The leaks will be more apparent if the bathtub water is soapy. That way, the leaks blow little bubbles. Of course, once you find the leak, then you have to clean and dry it before you try to patch anything.

    –B.G.–

    #2005700
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    "…a very slow leak somewhere…"

    I had to climb in the tub, fold the pad, and lean on it to find a small leak.
    I found clear water better for seeing the very tiny bubble stream.

    With a slow leak around a valve, I could watch the bubble form before it broke free.

    #2005704
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    or spray soapy water. bubble will form where leak is. Easy to mark exact location.

    You can't mark it when it's in bathtub.

    #2005756
    John Martin
    BPL Member

    @snapyjohn

    Locale: Pacific NW

    Take it to the pool and ply lots of pressure even a micro leak will show itself.

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