Alpha One pressure test.

[djmakko]

I have an alpha one drive, done the impeller like every year, now i ve done a pressure test at 15 lbs, and loss about a 1 pound of pressure in a 5 hr span , what does that mean, im thinking to put it in water but im afraid the leak is too small to really tell? what you guys think should i be worried or its just fine?

loss 1 pound in a 5 hr span.

 

[achris]

Re: Alpha One pressure test.

If you are concerned about it, start spraying the seals with soapy water and see if you find a few bubbles around. As for the time... The accepted time for the test is 15 minutes... If you don't see any losses in 15 minutes, call it a wrap and throw it back on the boat....

Chris.......

 

[djmakko]

Re: Alpha One pressure test.

Thanks Achris. id do that , call it a wrap, i did retested and no losses in 15 minute time so its a go.