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Old 07-18-2010, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cdnus View Post
Just out of curiosity, what procedure are you using with the nitrogen pressure test?
EG.--apply pressure, close the supply valve, observe the pressure Gauge over a period of time.

I have had good results with water rather than a gas. Using a gas will not indicate a small leak as readily because it is compressible whereas water is not & will show a minute loss immediately.
The other benefit is the water is visible--even 1 drop.

Craig
Interesting point, however gas molecules are much smaller than liquid molecules. Therefore a gas may pass through a tiny crack that a liquid cannot. It just takes more time for the gas pressure to drop.
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