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[SnIpErX125]

I have this broken PC and I would like to fix it. It is leaking somewhere...I do not know where though. And if I do find the leak, what do I do with is?

[VACC]

Well that depends entirely on where the leak is dude. As far as finding the leak goes; apply some soap suds to all questionable segments of the gun before pumping it up. Your leak should be revealed to you.

VACC

[SnIpErX125]

What about submerging it? When I pump, bubbles would come out, right? Or should I just put soap suds like you said? Which is easier?

[VACC]

Submerging it will work, I just thought the suds would be easier fo ya'.

VACC

[Puddle of Foam]

Firstly, open up your PC. And once its opened, submerge the (fully pumped)air tank in soapy water. You should see bubbles where the leak is.

::EDIT:: Stupid me. Do what VACC said first, and then try my method if his doesn't work.

[Zero Talent]

Firstly, open up your PC. And once its opened, submerge the (fully pumped)air tank in soapy water. You should see bubbles where the leak is.

::EDIT:: Stupid me. Do what VACC said first, and then try my method if his doesn't work.

...Why do we need soapy water? If you use soap suds, bubbles will form where the leak is. If you submerge it, you'll see air bubbles forming where the leak is. If you put in soapy water, you may not see those bubbles, seeing as there are bubbles on the water.. I'm kind of confused to the point of the soapiness of the water at all...

...But yeah, after you find the leak, Plumber's Goop works nicely for sealing anything on plastic, and you may be able to use a tire tube repair kit if it's on the rubber bladder. If it's leaking from one of the clamps, you can secure it with a Hose clamp, or if the clamp's trashed, replace it with a hose clamp. Back clamp, you can replace with a host clamp and some cutting away of the casing (So it fits), for the front clamp, you can replace the inside of the clamp with a 1/2" CPVC endcap, and a hose clamp. You may want to make deep cuts, at a 45º angle, with an exacto or hobby knife, to make it kind of barbed/ribbed so it's more secure inside the tube. I'm know this response is kind of late, but Puddle spurred me on. Good luck, if it's needed.

[Puddle of Foam]

Firstly, open up your PC. And once its opened, submerge the (fully pumped)air tank in soapy water. You should see bubbles where the leak is.

::EDIT:: Stupid me. Do what VACC said first, and then try my method if his doesn't work.

...Why do we need soapy water? If you use soap suds, bubbles will form where the leak is. If you submerge it, you'll see air bubbles forming where the leak is. If you put in soapy water, you may not see those bubbles, seeing as there are bubbles on the water.. I'm kind of confused to the point of the soapiness of the water at all...

...But yeah, after you find the leak, Plumber's Goop works nicely for sealing anything on plastic, and you may be able to use a tire tube repair kit if it's on the rubber bladder. If it's leaking from one of the clamps, you can secure it with a Hose clamp, or if the clamp's trashed, replace it with a hose clamp. Back clamp, you can replace with a host clamp and some cutting away of the casing (So it fits), for the front clamp, you can replace the inside of the clamp with a 1/2" CPVC endcap, and a hose clamp. You may want to make deep cuts, at a 45º angle, with an exacto or hobby knife, to make it kind of barbed/ribbed so it's more secure inside the tube. I'm know this response is kind of late, but Puddle spurred me on. Good luck, if it's needed.

I meant soap suds, Zero.