Finding a paddle leak...

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Nugdam
Nugdam
QLD
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QLD, 600 posts
19 Mar 2020 5:53pm
A few weeks ago I had some water in my paddle after a long surf. I fully stripped it removed the old glue and resealed it with araldite handle and paddle.

Went for a surf this arvo and can hear a tiny bit of water in there again. I submerged the handle to look for bubbles but didn't see anything. I don't own a pool so can't fully submerge it. Is there another way I can try to find where it's coming from? I might have to goto the local passage and submerge it there?.
kitemantim
kitemantim
148 posts
148 posts
19 Mar 2020 5:17pm
Try putting in sun and spray with soap detergent and look for bubbles, worked for me in the past
colas
colas
5379 posts
5379 posts
19 Mar 2020 6:14pm
The tow areas to check are the handle and blade + junction.

You can improvise a basin with a plastic bag (garbage bag) to immerse the blade in.
Nugdam
Nugdam
QLD
600 posts
QLD, 600 posts
20 Mar 2020 6:33am
kitemantim said..
Try putting in sun and spray with soap detergent and look for bubbles, worked for me in the past


Will get that a try over the weekend. Thanks
Nugdam
Nugdam
QLD
600 posts
QLD, 600 posts
20 Mar 2020 6:34am
colas said..
The tow areas to check are the handle and blade + junction.

You can improvise a basin with a plastic bag (garbage bag) to immerse the blade in.


I recently re sealed both areas + a good wrap of electrical tape. I stuck the handle in a bucket but couldn't see any bubbles. Will try the black in a bag and have a look.
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