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    How to: Leak detection

    hacksaw - Nope, there is no requirement for method used to find the leaks. We have just been using the helium to this point as it is the best solution we know of. It's marginal at best for our application though which is why we are looking to improve the process. Any good information you could...
  2. Perd

    How to: Leak detection

    "Unless it's rip-roaring leak, there won't be enough flow to cause a larger temperature change. " Which is what I kind of anticipated. I figured the delta would have to be pretty large between the inlet air and the ambient temperature. Guess I’ll keep throwing darts until we can come up with a...
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    How to: Leak detection

    I'll try to post more info to help with my question. GTstartup: Not sure what you are referring to when you say "What about snoop" hydtools: The tests have been done to determine what amount of pressure leak down is acceptable per the customer. The allowable leak down over 7 minutes is 0.2...
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    How to: Leak detection

    We are at a bit of a dead end here needing some ideas on which direction to pursue. We are building a unit that is required to be water tight. It should be able to withstand being submerged in a meter of water for 30 minutes without water passing any of the seals. The problem we are...

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