Testing puncture repairs

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Tin Pot

Guru
So, a pile of tubes "used" in the dozen of so commutes I've done :smile:

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Roughed area, wiped, applied glue and waited a minute or two, applied patch and pressed in place for a minute or two.
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So now have four tubes patched, two need new cores:

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How do you test them to be worthy of going on the next ride?
 

lpretro1

Guest
I'd admire your dedication to the puncture repair - mine go straight into the bin as I can't be bothered faffing about with them. I guess if you over-inflate them and leave overnight - if they stay up they'll be ok but you can never 'guarantee' a repair :smile:
 
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User6179

Guest
You cant really test them unless you put them on a wheel with a tyre as you cant get any real sort of pressure in just a tube.
 
I test my repairs, by putting them up to full pressure, then crossing my fingers. So far, I've not been disappointed. However, Conti tubes with 2 piece valves are a complete nightmare, I won't buy them unless I have to. I much prefer Spesh 1 piece valved numbers.
 
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Tin Pot

Tin Pot

Guru
If its on a wheel, yes.
No spare wheels :sad:

Is a water test worthwhile?
 
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