I've found leaks using the light method...but....not the subtle ones that occur in the seams.
Just my experience
I've found leaks using the light method...but....not the subtle ones that occur in the seams.
So you'd say you've..............................come out of the closet......................with waders. Actually that sounds like a great idea.Originally Posted by Micropteris
A quick and easy method that can even be done inside without any mess is to take a flashlight and suspect waders inside a dark closet. Close the door so it's pitch black and turn on the flashlight and stick it into the waders and roll down/ fold the top. You will be able to see all the holes and worn thin spots; they glow, even ones that are too small to let water through yet.
Oh yeah you have to be in the closet with the waders
Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.
Just make sure no one is around when you come out and they will never know.
I got that tip from the salesman in the Bean Wader department. He seemed to know what he was talking about.
When I finally did get a leak and tried it out I was suprised to find to see that I had a few thin spots that I had created from wear and tear in the fabric. It was a good heads up to keep in mind for future repairs.
Last edited by Micropteris; 12-30-2008 at 02:23 PM.
I use the alcohol method with my breathables. When I had neos I had to use the fill 'em up method.
Dead fish don't make reel music.
Worked!
Got the waders out for a 4-day test and not a leak on the repaired side!
Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.
I was afraid of causing damage to the seams because of the weight of the water. I just found my leaks using this other air method: Put the shop vac in the "blow" position and put the hose in the top of the waders and wrap something around the top to keep the hose in there. Squirt a mixture of dishwashing soap and water over the suspected areas. Leaks will blow soap bubbles. It worked kind of like patching an inner tube.
That should work fine also.
Actually the way I did it there was little/no weight on seams. I left the bootie on the ground to take up most of the weight. Just lifted enough to cause a leak in the holes. Leak was instantaneous.
Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.
For you green members
If your waders are worn beyond repair you can donate them to RECYCLED WADERS and they will repurpose them into a new product of some sort.
www.recycledwaders.com
Jimsnarocks
I'm either going to, coming from or thinking about fishing. Jim
I too like the water mathod
JaD
Fish like predator.
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