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Old 10-15-2009, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jeyurkon View Post

However, if the leak is at the ultor flange as Bob and John think, then I doubt that this technique will work because the metal is an equipotential surface. You wouldn't be able to pinpoint the leak. Also, since the flange penetrates the glass it would conduct even better than a pin hole in the glass.

Unless I'm overlooking something.

John
I think that is quite correct... and also suspect that the flange weld or the flange-to-glass seals are very likely leak areas. Perhaps a coating of Vacseal over the entire flange area would be helpful?

jr
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