Vacuum Leak Detection

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199806110837.JAA00102@hubble.sni.co.uk> Malcolm White writes:

> Propane/butane vapor in the presence of such a potential source of
> ignition is foolhardy in the extreme.

Nevertheless, this is the standard way to check for vacuum leaks.  BTDT,
times without number.

Personally, I find propane better than butane, despite my pathological
dislike of the former.  In large quantities, it's dangerous stuff - but
we're talking about a gas jet that, if lit, would probably be inadequate
to solder a copper pipe.

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