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Old 06-22-2013, 11:05 AM
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Is there a certain pressure that should be used when using air or water to test for leaks? I'm hoping to use water as I already have the fittings to hook the exhaust up to a garden hose. Just worried about putting too much pressure in them. Thanks
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If you use a garden hose, it wont be too much pressure. If that were to "cause" a leak, they were going to fail soon anyway.... IMHO
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If you use a garden hose, it wont be too much pressure. If that were to "cause" a leak, they were going to fail soon anyway.... IMHO
I concur . Turn on the hose and let em set for awhile . Welded stainless steel should be able to take much more pressure than is in your home's waterline .
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A garden hose is a pretty severe test. You only need around 20 psi.
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I figured it should survive a garden hose but didn't want to tempt fate by putting in so much more pressure than it would see during use.
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