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fixing a sleeping pad
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Jun 27, 2013 at 7:42 am #1304676
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?Jul 13, 2013 at 7:29 pm #2005666Assuming you're at home. Inflate and put in the bathtub. Good luck.
Jul 13, 2013 at 7:48 pm #2005683The 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.–
Jul 13, 2013 at 8:19 pm #2005700"…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.
Jul 13, 2013 at 8:29 pm #2005704or spray soapy water. bubble will form where leak is. Easy to mark exact location.
You can't mark it when it's in bathtub.
Jul 13, 2013 at 10:29 pm #2005756Take it to the pool and ply lots of pressure even a micro leak will show itself.
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