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without submerging in water. I have a self inflating mat which is deflating, any tips on finding the leak appreciated
Cheers Beds

In reply to J1234: why not put it in the bath??

In reply to medman:
Just sounds messy, its a double, but it may come to that, just thought I`d ask before doing.

In reply to J1234:

Sponge down with a water and washing up liquid mix, the leak should start to bubble if you have added enough washing up liquid!

In reply to J1234:

Stick it in the bath. They're waterproof (obviously) and dry very fast. I had a Therarest that leaked slowly - I couldn't find the leak anywhere, even when submerging and compressing the mat. I eventually surmised that it was probably an issue with the valve. Russ from the sadly redundant Escape Outdoors shop in Aber contacted Thermarest on my behalf and they replaced it without question, even though it was several years old. Very impressed with the service.

In reply to Snorkers:
Thanks for the replies, I have tried all suggestions but cannot find the leak. I may return to the supplier.
Cheers Beds

In reply to J1234: increase the pressure, blow up hard fold in half or quarter and then try submergence..

if not contact lindsay at first ascent in matlock, they are the importers

hth

In reply to gear boy:
Thanks for that but it`s an Alpkit one.

In reply to J1234:

It may not have a leak as such, it could just have a porous area. Washing up liquid and water will find it either way if you look closely enough and keep the pressure up. Check the valve too.

jk

Another vote for washing up liquid, coat the mat with a stong solution trying to avoid getting any froth. Make sure the mat is fully inflated and sit/compress to maximise pressure and look very carefully for bubbles.

I would suggest going the mat in sections, not forgetting to check if it's the valve itsself which is leaking.

In reply to J1234:

well speak to nick or jim then!!

In reply to J1234:

Although i can see the benefits of submergence, how would you get the water out again afterwards?

In reply to winhill: The water doesnt enter the mat-The air pressure inside the mat pushes out forming bubbles...

In reply to winhill:
" how would you get the water out again afterwards?"

If it's a normal bath just pull plug?