Originally Posted by Arthur Peabody

I don't consider a tube inspected for leaks until I have removed it, pumped it up as much as a tube can take (about 2 pounds, according to FBinNY), and putting it in soapy water (soap enhances bubbles.) That I reported that I inspected the inside of the tire, the liner and protector, evidences that I removed the tube.


Sealants have never worked for me. I carry 2 spare tubes, haven't repaired a tube on the road in years.


It looks okay. It's a new tube. Failures around the base of the stem have been obvious to me in the past.


I'm surprised anyone suggests this. It never occurred to me that someone would report a leaky tire before submerging it for a check.


A tube explodes with only a few pounds of pressure. I've done it.


Of course I tried this. I asked here because it didn't work for me this time.



You use a gauge that measures absolute pressure? Does anyone else in the forum? I doubt it. Mine measures relative pressure, the pressure above atmospheric.