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bck	06-22-2013 11:05 AM

presssure testing exhaust ?

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

mallatt442

06-25-2013 01:27 PM

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

the deep

06-25-2013 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mallatt442 (Post 3948769)

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 .

kvogt

06-25-2013 02:08 PM

A garden hose is a pretty severe test. You only need around 20 psi.

bck	06-25-2013 07:03 PM

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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