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Old 03-30-2012, 11:58 AM   #1
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bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

ok so i just put a set of bags in the rear of my truck with shrader valves and PTC fittings..is there a better way to do this? what should i be useing,and yes i put sealent on all the threads going to check where the leak is with soap and water...are the PTC joints bad? what do you guys use?
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Old 03-30-2012, 05:27 PM   #2
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ok so i just put a set of bags in the rear of my truck with shrader valves and PTC fittings..is there a better way to do this? what should i be useing,and yes i put sealent on all the threads going to check where the leak is with soap and water...are the PTC joints bad? what do you guys use?
What kind of PTC fittings? If they are DOT rated, they shouldn't leak. If they're not DOT rated, they can leak. Also, did you cut the airlines clean & square?
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Old 03-30-2012, 05:34 PM   #3
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

I like to put a little simple green and water in a bottle, spray it on and watch the bubbles. Sometimes you just need to tug a little harder on the PTC or re-cut the line.
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Old 03-30-2012, 05:53 PM   #4
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

no i didnt cut the lines clean and square...whats best to use a razor?
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Old 03-30-2012, 06:27 PM   #5
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lol so funny that has to be it thanx again...
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no i didnt cut the lines clean and square...whats best to use a razor?
Yes.
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

a good clean fresh razor will make the cut very clean
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Old 03-30-2012, 09:18 PM   #8
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this site is great you guys know lots about everything thanx for all the help i know that i post lots but i have a lot of questions.. and i need answers...thanx
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These work great.
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ooohhh yes i want one ...
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Yeah the tubing cutter is a life saver.
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

I know your going to say why is he telling me this, but be freakin careful when cutting line with a razor. It should be supported on a hard surface, if you want to cut just the line and not your fingers. Not that I have ever done anything dumb like that, just sayin....
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

so i used a razor and the one side is all fixed but i cant seem to get the other side right..and yes my fittings are DOT.
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

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so i used a razor and the one side is all fixed but i cant seem to get the other side right..and yes my fittings are DOT.
Do it over....
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Re: bags not holding air all night..is it the PTC parts?

is loctite 596 the right sealent the right stuff ?
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Loctite 545 is what I use.
It's pneumatic/hydraulic thread sealant.
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Old 04-01-2012, 01:46 PM   #17
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dope thanx man.
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