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Leak Testing

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:36 pm
by shud_b_rite
Often when I want to test for leaks quickly I blow on the end of the pipe (or whatever) to test for leaks. Sometimes if I blow too hard it feels like you have some air bubbles in your cheeks close to where your jaw hinge part is. It takes about 5 minutes for the funny feeling in your cheeks to go away.

I know this is a bit random but does anyone else get this too? Anyone know what is actually happening and is it bad for you to always do this?

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:43 pm
by Mr.Russ
yeah this happens to me, it feels weird lol.

i would not have a clue what it is either. Theres nothing wrong with you but its just strange.

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:52 pm
by Hawkeye
In all probability you are backing air up into your salivary glands. They are little pinholes in essence.

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:05 pm
by Hotwired
Sounds like a dodgy way to check for leaks anyway.

Pump it up to a lowish pressure, drown it in something.

Pump up to full pressure and drown it again.

Sprays of soapy water are more worthwhile on larger cannons though :P

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:09 pm
by shud_b_rite
I know how to test for leaks properly. I just use this method as a quick way of testing.

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:10 pm
by joe blogs
i just spit on the joint which i suspect is leaking then i undo the joint a cram with thread tape.

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:46 pm
by noname
Fill it with propane and hold a lighter over the whole thing!
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