We use a Model ULD-300 Amprobe Ultrasonic Leak Detector...... works great. Has earphones, directional tube and amplifier.

Michael

At 12:19 PM 2/25/2008, you wrote:
I have been present when Spearmint/Peppermint Extract was poured into
the DPV and pumped up. We walked around the site until we could smell
the extract and could zero in on the leak. I have been around a few
times when this method was employed and it works pretty well.
Marc


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I keep a doctors stethoscope in my toolbox for adjusting regulators and
finding leaks.

On 2/22/08, douglas hicks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We just replaced 65 dry heads.  Now the system is loosing air
pressure.  My best ear cannot hear any air leaks. Has anyone tried the
mechanics stethoscopes to find air leaks?
>
>  Douglas Hicks
>  General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
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